Thursday Two Questions Meme - Bird w/Cage or Bird Feeder?

Photo taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens

While growing up I always had birds as pets. I also had rabbits and hamsters. I've always loved birds and still do. I currently live in a studio apartment where pets are not allowed. I've lived here for three decades or so and never had a pet. Lately, I have been longing to have a bird.

My first choice would be a canary with a parakeet coming in at a close second. I thought if I bought or adopted one and my landlord found out I could always negotiate something with him, after all I have been here longer than anyone else on the property, including him.

Also, over the past few weeks, there has been a bird who is frequenting the back yard each morning around 7:00 a.m. I wake up to his chirping everyday and just love hearing him. Each time that I go out to see and get a photo of him, he flies away. I also at times find hummingbirds out here. So, I was thinking maybe I should just forgo the canary or parakeet and get a bird feeder for the yard. However, in this area we have alot of pigeons, crows and even hawks. Because of that I hesitate on the bird feeder. I really don't want crows and hawks hanging out at my door.

My two questions this week are:

1. Which option would you think is best?

2. Why?

You will really be helping me out here. Thanks :)


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