Comments on: Meet the Flock! http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/meet-the-flock/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:44:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Patty http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/meet-the-flock/comment-page-1/#comment-11981 Patty Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:33:39 +0000 http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/?p=503#comment-11981 Hi Libby, How cool is that?? "Yeah the house comes with all of the appliances, oh, and an umbrella cockatoo". I wonder what was going through his head when his home stayed the same and the occupants changed? I think it's wonderful that you took Obie under such unusual circumstances, he's a very lucky bird. I'm sure you're feeling lucky as well. It's great that you keep in touch with the former owners, obviously I do as well. Quakers are great too, Mine is just a blast and will probably wind up being the best talker in the house. I will try to include more stories about my flock in future posts. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed reading your story. Patty Hi Libby,
How cool is that?? “Yeah the house comes with all of the appliances, oh, and an umbrella cockatoo”. I wonder what was going through his head when his home stayed the same and the occupants changed? I think it’s wonderful that you took Obie under such unusual circumstances, he’s a very lucky bird. I’m sure you’re feeling lucky as well. It’s great that you keep in touch with the former owners, obviously I do as well. Quakers are great too, Mine is just a blast and will probably wind up being the best talker in the house. I will try to include more stories about my flock in future posts. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed reading your story.
Patty

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/meet-the-flock/comment-page-1/#comment-11971 Elizabeth Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:16:23 +0000 http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/?p=503#comment-11971 Patty, I loved the stories about your babies. My name is Libby and I too, have a quaker, her name is "Delilah", but because we got her as a baby, we've always called her "baby girl". And that has stuck with her. April of 2009 she turned 1yr old and June 10th she said her first words. She said, "baby girl". Now, she's trying to say all kinds of things and it's so exciting trying to figure them out. I also have an umbrella cockatoo who is around 22 yrs. old. We adopted him when we bought our home. Actually, he CAME with the home. The owner was at her wits end trying to find a home for this beautiful creature. My husband and I thought about it, and it was a difficult decision to make, but we asked if we could keep the bird. The owner was very excited that we asked to keep him, but asked that we come to "visit Obie", before making any final decisions. He had a very strong bond with her. I was very hesitant, but my husband insisted he wanted this bird, so I gave in. You would never know that today. Obie is MY baby and I love him more than I ever thought I could love a bird. That's not to say he doesn't have his days, but for the most part, he's wonderful. He doesn't let my husband handle him, yet. But it's coming along. The former owner let us keep his huge cage and toys, etc., which I am convinced helped tremendously with the adjustment of new owners. His other human owner still keeps in touch with us through email and I've invited her to come visit whenever she's in the area, I know she misses him terribly. I can't imagine having to leave my babies behind. But knowing Obie has a wonderful, loving home has completely erased any fear she had. I also send her pictures of him. Keep writing stories!!!! Patty, I loved the stories about your babies. My name is Libby and I too, have a quaker, her name is “Delilah”, but because we got her as a baby, we’ve always called her “baby girl”. And that has stuck with her. April of 2009 she turned 1yr old and June 10th she said her first words. She said, “baby girl”. Now, she’s trying to say all kinds of things and it’s so exciting trying to figure them out.

I also have an umbrella cockatoo who is around 22 yrs. old. We adopted him when we bought our home. Actually, he CAME with the home. The owner was at her wits end trying to find a home for this beautiful creature. My husband and I thought about it, and it was a difficult decision to make, but we asked if we could keep the bird. The owner was very excited that we asked to keep him, but asked that we come to “visit Obie”, before making any final decisions. He had a very strong bond with her. I was very hesitant, but my husband insisted he wanted this bird, so I gave in. You would never know that today. Obie is MY baby and I love him more than I ever thought I could love a bird. That’s not to say he doesn’t have his days, but for the most part, he’s wonderful. He doesn’t let my husband handle him, yet. But it’s coming along. The former owner let us keep his huge cage and toys, etc., which I am convinced helped tremendously with the adjustment of new owners. His other human owner still keeps in touch with us through email and I’ve invited her to come visit whenever she’s in the area, I know she misses him terribly. I can’t imagine having to leave my babies behind. But knowing Obie has a wonderful, loving home has completely erased any fear she had. I also send her pictures of him.

Keep writing stories!!!!

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