Pet birds and fishes --- Do you think that they, too, deserve their own freedom?

I meant that they were born in captivity, although your statement about them having learned to depend on being fed would also apply.

Yes, that would be a point to consider having been born while in captivity. They might not be able to survive in the wild.

Hi, Bellis. Yes, some of them are raised in captivity. But, before they were captured, I wonder where they were snatched from by the catchers. I still think they were snatched from their natural habitat. From the time they were caught and placed in cages, they must have grown used to being "prisoners". That would make them "inexperienced" to be in the wild and we worry whether they will survive there if we free them. They may have been tamed already.

Hi, Gabs. There are birds that were really "snatched" from their natural habitats and either brought home or bought from stores to become pets. I personally think that they should be left where they live and belong and should not be captured, in the first place. These birds have the tendency to adapt to their environment. It has been observed by the wildlife agency that there are birds from other countries that are visiting our warm country in certain times of the year. This might be one reason of the flight ... to stay away from the cold weather for a time. For those that have been born in captivity, they might have a hard time living in their habitat but instinct and will to live is inherent among all living things, so, I guess, they can make it.

Hi, yes, that is why He made us supreme over all other human beings. We should use our intellect in fairness and equity. We should use it in accordance with what He expects us to do. All human beings being created equal, man should not unduly take advantage nor oppress his fellow human beings. We should treat each other as brothers and sisters. We should not only decide according to what we want. We should decide according to our whims but should be done in accordance with the His wishes.

Hi, Jb. We have pet dogs, cats, chickens and birds in the house. The dogs, cats and chickens roam around our wide yard therefore I am not bothered with their freedom. I am most concerned with our pet birds. When my late husband bought them from a sidewalk vendor, I expressed my opposing opinion about keeping them. Well, we got them in two pairs, anyway. It is only very recently that I again noticed the birds (whose cage is at the back of the house). I recently decided to free them. They should be happy with their freedom now but I still hear that they are just within our premises. They fly from tree to tree (we have 3 mango trees and 7 coconut trees in the yard). I am happy that they are free and still with us, in a way.

I think so, too. I feel for them that I see in captivity. I always liken them to people who have done wrong and are subjected to punitive conditions in order to reform, just like the prisoners. These animals have not done any wrong, in the first place. They are being held captive mainly to please the pet owners. I always think that they should be freed and released to their natural habitat.