should i (19F) adopt a pigeon?
i’ve been interested in getting a bird for many years now, as my grandparents have always kept parrots so i’ve grown up around them. over the last month though, i’ve been a lot more serious in my consideration of getting a pigeon. so i’ve been doing lots of research and weighing the pros and cons. they seem like such a good fit for me, and i even found one that i feel really drawn to! but the main thing stopping me is that i’m 19, which is such a developmentally important and potentially inconsistent phase of life. i live and spend a lot of time at home, and have no plans of moving out any time soon- so i feel like its a perfect time for me to adopt. but i fear the chance that my life may change unexpectedly and will struggle to provide a stable home for her through my 20s and onward. it okay for me to adopt one at this phase of life, or is it a bad idea? i just want the absolute best for any baby i’d take responsibility for. please help!
EDIT: thank all of you for the advice! i wasn’t expecting so many quick and really helpful responses, i really really appreciate it! i feel a lot better about the prospect after getting some outside POVs. such a wonderful community you’ve fostered here on reddit!! gonna take a bit more time to think on it, but i think i have an inkling on what my decision will be :p stay tuned i guess! :)