found parakeet

Question
I found a parakeet at my middle school today.  The kids were chasing it and I rescued the scared and exhausted little guy.  I got a cage from a science teacher and now he's in my room.  I seem to remember that you shouldn't let domestic birds free because they don't know how to fend for themselves. However, I also know that there are flocks of parakeets who inhabit cities.  I'd like to set him free because I hate to see a bird in a cage, but I don't want him to get hurt.  I found a student who has a large cage at home and other parakeets and she has agreed to take him.  Was this a wise decision?

Answer
I'm glad you rescued this little parakeet and I think what you did is the right thing.
 Letting him go free when no one is sure he was actually born wild to begin with would have been a mistake. After all, he was in trouble when you found him right?

 I'd bet he was someone's pet who got loose or lost (or both) and is now safe, secure and cared for.

 Good for you!

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