A solution!

I have one! Just...one, unfortunately, but I'm sure it'll cover most problems, if used creatively. Anyways!

Problem: I dislike birds, and am somewhat afraid of them. I harbor a special breed of hatred for chirpy, Chihuahua-with-feathers birds. Alex, by the by, loves said birds.

Solution: We get these birds. Yes? Yes.

...Oh, and happy St. Patty's day, etc etc.