My walking buddy, who is not an animal person, and I were talking during our walk tonight. I was telling here that there's nothing like hearing, "I love you, night night" or "Got a kish?" from a bird, or having one throw himself on his back in my hand and demand, "TICKLE!" and kissing that soft belly...and she said, "ENOUGH, that's so GROSS! I can't believe you'd kiss a dirty filthy bird!" I have to admit that even knowing she is a non-animal person, I was shocked. I've never considered my birds to be dirty and would sooner kiss a feathered belly than a furry one. Dirty? My sweet birds?????