John Legend says that the chook he and his household are actually taking good care of will very probably turn out to be a everlasting member of the family … but it surely’s beneath unhappy circumstances.

We bought the singer out in L.A. Thursday — the place we chopped it up about this new macaw he and his spouse Chrissy Teigen have not too long ago welcomed beneath their roof … one thing they’ve documented on social media, introducing the feathered good friend to everybody as Audrey.

The children appear to find it irresistible, however there is a little bit of heartbreaking backstory as to how Audrey even got here into their possession … and it entails John’s father-in-law, Ron.

As JL explains to us right here, the Legend household is simply pet-sitting in the meanwhile as Ron battles some critical well being points — ones that John tells us candidly will probably result in his passing within the not-too-distant future. Due to that, the fam’s ready to take Audrey in.

As John places it … Audrey will probably dwell longer than Ron massive image, in order that they’re getting used to having her of their firm — simply the most recent pet that they’ve introduced into the fold.

Talking of animal companions … John talked about canine strolling and canine poop — one thing he says he has no drawback choosing up, as he says he is been doing it for years after residing in NYC. Because the proprietor of a number of pooches himself … he says he is a vet at this now.

John additionally tells us that should you can deal with elevating a pet, you’ll be able to most likely do something.

Good to know he is bought room for yet another on the crib.