The Last Time I Tried This.....

[Ginich]

Was in April, right before I went to NJ to babysit my little granddaughter while her folks went off to Aruba. Now Shrek, the 20 yr old Quaker and Fiona, 20 yr old Maroon Bellied GCC, have a forever home with me.

As many of you know, I'm about to fly off to NJ again for the imminent arrival of my new grandson who is scheduled to arrive next Friday, but we all know how that story might end. So, last night, I get a call from Lynda and there was something in her voice. I thought she was going to tell me that she wouldn't be able to birdsit my flock while I am gone. But then she said, "Well, as long as I am going to come and take care of.....would you consider.....just until there is room in the Rescue (right...), a 6 yr old, female, Orange Wing Amazon! OMG! One of my dreambirds, showing up on my doorstep! at the wrong time in my life -but, at least, I get to care for her for a little while.

Here, in my guestroom, is Chelsea, in her big new cage, munching on BIRDIEBREAD and organic grapes and she kept trying to tell me how much she likes me and wants to be friends. Her last foster home was not a good experience for her. She already stepped up for me and let me scritch her-I am hoping FWCAS finds a great forever home for her while I am gone or , at least, before I have to go to NJ again in Nov. Any FL residents, interesting in adopting her, should go to www.fwcas.org.

So here are some pics of the most well-behaved OW Amazon and the sweetest big birdie! Last night, she told me she was a "buttbird" several times and, this morning, she was a "lovebird"-several times, I said "lovely bird"-nope, she insisted "Lovebird".OK by me!

Also, picture of nosy Howi who sneaked out the doggie dog this am. He is locked out of "his" bedroom but knows somebody is in there....

[Monica]

Oh wow is she gorgeous!!!! And so is the kitty! I'm thinking that if she's still there by the time you get back, she wont be leaving!

[tielmama]

She sure is a pretty bird! Monica is probably right about her forever home too.

[Lisa B]

ahhhh Gini....orange wings are wonderful birds!!!!sure ya wouldnt wanna hold on to her?

[parrotntn]

Beautiful animal! I'm jealous, I can scritch Baby, but can't get her to step up ...yet, but it's coming. LOL>
Letting a well mannered and happy bird would be regretted later.
Simply said:
YOU'VE BEEN CHOSEN.....
Mark

[Ginich]

Thanks, everybody, but with at least 30 little fingers that will be visiting often over the next 5-7 years, I'm afraid of somebody losing a finger, eye or nose. Any other parents/grandparents with big birds and little people ? Words of wisdom from those that have been there???? I would love to keep this fid but afraid to take the chance.....plus I just got everyone here to accept Shrek and Fiona as part of our flock and household. My cat, Howi, is not pleased and has let me know through his misbehavior the last two days that he strongly objects to our houseguest. My other cat isn't speaking to me at all. The dog is the only one who seems to approve but Annie likes all the birdies.