Review of the evidence of sentience in molluscs and crustaceans [pdf]

Re:Review of the evidence of sentience in molluscs and crust... by garren on Friday February 18, 2022 @04:54PM (#30391611)

I’ve inherited a canary someone didn’t want, and I feel very much the same. I’ve considered letting it go, but it’s not a strong flier and the climate where I am isn’t exactly canary friendly. The idea that anyone would /buy/ a bird just to keep them in a cage is depressing.

The same thought applies to mice and other little mammals like sugar fliers, reptiles and amphibians, etc. I’ve cats and dogs that I adore, so I’m not anti-pet exactly, but if you take a step back and really look, the whole idea of pets is…not right.

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Re:Review of the evidence of sentience in molluscs and crust... by uxcolumbo on Saturday February 19, 2022 @04:47AM (#30395753)

Birds can be happy living with humans. As with other pets, they need stimulation and they are social animals. Ensure they have enough time outside the cage. On YouTube are many examples of birds living happily with humans.

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Re:Review of the evidence of sentience in molluscs and crust... by rnk on Friday February 18, 2022 @07:05PM (#30392943)

I'd expect that birds that grew up in a cage will just starve if you let them go.

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