Just Flew In

['Too Haven]

... well actually a week or so ago.

I was invited here by Tammy (wildirish) ... we are in Summerville, SC.
I have had large birds for over 20 yrs, which started with a BFA I got at 15. My husband never had a bird until he met me We are also slaves to 8 human kids (4 girls, 4 boys - oldest is 12 ... youngest is 6) and 3 cats.

We are currently owned by Nelson (a/k/a Nelson "chicken bird" Smiff - 2 yr old male U2); Zoe (a/k/a Zoo Monster - 7 yr old female U2 w/ 5 homes prior to ours); Woody (a/k/a The Wood Bird - 13 yr old male U2 adopted from a Rescue; and 2 budgies (Bella & Tomi).

We operate a rescue for 'Toos only; officially 501(c)(3) since July '05. Our current rescues are Dookie (a/k/a The Dook Miester - 20+ female U2 - 1/2 nekkid) and Tootie (a/k/a Toot Bird - 10 yr old female U2) ... I would love to keep them all, but know I can't ... I cry everytime one gets adopted & worry about them more than I do my kids. Alex, Tangie & Missy were all adopted ... Missy by a friend of Tammy's (and she's spoiled rotten)!

You can see pics of our flock here: 'Too Haven's Flock

I am looking forward to sharing more, learning more and reading more.

[cfulhage]

Welcome to Birdboard! Great pictures! I have to ask though- what is with the too chained to the bar??

[Dustin]

Nice to have you here!

There are quite a few people here interested in 'Toos...you'll probably here from them soon!

[Rubyred]

Originally Posted by 'Too Haven

Just Flew In....

Are your arms tired??? ha ha...Nice to have you here.

[TooLover]

Hi Dana - welcome to BirdBoard!!!!!!!!!!!!! I spent a lot of time on your website last night just looking, and thankful that there is someone out there who loves the cockatoos as much as I do. I loved the aviary and hope to get my hubby to build me something similar!

[mamalovesrico]

Hey Laurie, I love my cockatoos! Don't forget me.
Welcome Dana. Loved looking at all the photos, you have a wonderful flock. Very beautiful and happy looking birds.

[TooLover]

Originally Posted by mamalovesrico

Hey Laurie, I love my cockatoos! Don't forget me.
Welcome Dana. Loved looking at all the photos, you have a wonderful flock. Very beautiful and happy looking birds.

Oh sweetie - I would, could never forget you!

['Too Haven]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Originally Posted by cfulhage

I have to ask though- what is with the too chained to the bar??

I came across that picture on the internet & saved it. I may eventually use it on my site ... I believe (?) it was taken in Indonesia and shows how little the people there think of their own wildlife. Sad really.

Originally Posted by TooLover

... and thankful that there is someone out there who loves the cockatoos as much as I do. ... I loved the aviary and hope to get my hubby to build me something similar!

Most people tell me I'm crazy to have a house full of Toos. I love Toos! We built that aviary (the hubs 1st attempt & he did a good job) for less than $300. Size wise it is 8 x 14 and 14 high in the center. We started w/ a dog pen on sale for $99 @ Lowes and added the rest. I keep saying i'm going to take some pictures of it now that it is full of toys & completed ... those were right after we got it up. Right now we have it covered in thick plastic so they can still have some time out when it's a little chillier.

[TooLover]

I would love to see the finished product!!!!!!

[bgmacaw]

Are your arms tired??? ha ha...Nice to have you hear.

With 8 kids and 3 cats along with all those birds, I would guess more than her arms are tired!!! Welcome to a great board. Enjoy.