Wild animals will never be pets, no matter how much you want them to be. I kept snakes for many years, and while some if them were "friendly" and didn't mind hanging out with people, they were never pets. read more
Its also ethical to keep a wild born bid within a cage if it can not be rehabilitated. But only if it is cared for by an experienced caregiver or institute. I also feel it is ethical to keep wild caught birds caged if they are being used in studies or conservation to further the betterment of its species. read more