But what about "bating"....flapping their wings in a panic (or otherwise) and slinging feathers, bird food and bird shit all over everywhere? Maw in law has Budgies, and they are nasty. Ins. Agent here has finches (OK, lots of them) and they are nasty.....What about the cats? Will they harass the birds? Could I let the birds out to play? (I love 'tiels, they seem so affectionate and personal)

The first time I held one, I was so suprised at how it felt and how little it weighed........so, so, Airy, if that makes sense. Just bones covered with feathers....but I can't deal with guano slung all over everywhere.