 | You are eternally optimistic that your pairs that produce infertile eggs will eventually "get it right."
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| You give up items of personal adornment so your birds won't be tempted by that pretty necklace or those dangly earrings.
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| You get up at all hours of the night to feed Day One chicks.
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| You wear shirts that are grippable by birdie feet.
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| You say, "Don't Bite!" after you've been bitten. Or even better, you have a bird that says it for you!
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| You don't faint at the sight of blood.....(yours).
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| You think "free time" is something someone is giving away.
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| You understand that when it comes to birds, Murphy's Law always applies.
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| At the store, your grocery cart is filled with items only a health-food nut would purchase---none of which is intended for human consumption.
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| You let your bird share some meals with you.
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| You can finish your meal no matter how many avian footprints it might contain.
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| You don't lose your appetite when, while sharing your meal, your feathered friend decides the table is a good place to make a "deposit".
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| You don't get angry at your bird for behavior you consider unacceptable in human children.
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| You think naked little chicks are the most beautiful creatures in the world.
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| You feign shock and surprise when, in public places, you discover green and white streaks down your back.
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| Your handiest and most valuable popper scraper is your fingernail.
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| You consider it a compliment when your pet parrot regurgitates a snack for you.
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| You let your bird destroy household items and furniture that you'd never let your children touch.
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| Things get really tough, but your birds can make you smile.
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| Your favorite snuggle partner in the house has feathers.
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