Prisoners are given budgerigars as a reward for good behavior.
Boss wants Talking Bird to help keep Rag in good health.
There are also plans to keep tropical fish or rabbits in cells.
One source said: The
scheme was introduced in categories C HMP Oakwood,staff. Ash blocks that hold vulnerable cons.
PrisonIndependent Oversight Board reported:
"Additionally, plans are in place to make fish and possibly rabbits available for prisoners to care for, which should contribute to the welfare agenda."
Living also tending to vegetable patches, the report added:
"This is enhanced by flowerbeds in the common area and some house blocks, created and tended by prisoners.
"The The house lot, Douglas, grows vegetables for its own consumption and sends the surplus to other wings.”
In some British prisons,Allowing inmates to keep pets.
Where delays are "credible" and privileges are enhanced, the decision is left to the governor.
