RI lawmakers, please don’t cage ethical birdkeeping

By: Mark Hagen, M.Ag

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 696

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The intelligent gaze of a parrot, mimicking a favorite phrase. The vibrant emerald feathers of a parakeet. The cheerful chatter of lovebirds. These beloved companions could soon vanish from Rhode Island homes if lawmakers pass House Bill 7334 — a well-intentioned but deeply misguided piece of legislation that threatens to unravel decades of progress in ethical avian care.

As someone who has dedicated 37 years to researching aviculture, captive breeding, and avian nutrition, I’ve …

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