Trimming the feather of pet parrots There is an argument about trimming feather for parrots. Some people say it is completely cruel to take flying ability away from parrots. They are born to be freedom, flying in the sky, instead of keeping as a pet in cages. Some people say, "well, how about dogs and cats? Human beings also restrict part of their freedom. They live in a bigger cage named house." "How about having golden fish in the bowl? Living in a bowl isn't even cruel? And what about millions of animals now living in the zoos and aquariums?"