Yaaaaaayyy!!!! Lookin’ good, Ozzie! Fit, healthy, strong, shiny & alert. And with a nice twinkle of mischief in the eye. 😉
Coincidentally, I had just said to my friend–only one moment prior to stopping by this site–“I want a Rescue bird.” And now I see that your fella’s from a shelter! Awesome. (I’ve only ever had one bird–GiGi [Budgie], whom I ended up taking after someone bought & gave her as a gift to my 93-year old grandma [what were they thinking…?!]. She lost all her feathers over the years. Vet thought that stemmed from an improper wing trim by PETCO (hate them), but personally I think it was PBFD. Had her for 6 years, passed over a year ago. Despite being bald she remained happy, healthy, very strong, alert, athletic, agile, loving, and at times, bitchy, until dying after a week of extremely subtle symptoms which the vet wasnt able to diagnose.
GiGi would have loved Ozzie, as she had particular taste and Ozzie’s a classy-looking little fox!
Ozzie is everyone’s buddy. He used to pal around a lot with Dewey, but those days ended when Sunny came into the picture. He hangs out with Cooper now, but she likes to do her own thing. I’m hoping he and Alfie (also a rescue bird) will be pals.
We’re going to add one more female to the flock, definitely from an animal shelter. We’re not buying from pet stores anymore – which is difficult as there are so many cute young budgies there. But I hate to think of what happens to them if they get sick/no one buys them.
I’m glad you took Gigi in and gave her a good budgie life!
Here he is on his first day home – scruffy and scared.
He’s come a long way! Our little squeakerboy is such a love. Happy Anniversary Ozzie!
Yay! Glad to see he had a great year!
HUGS…
The budgies are celebrating with millet – they each get their own little sprig so they don’t squabble.
WOWWWWW!!!!
What a Difference a year makes! Just LOVE to see such a transformation!
Bravo, Michelle, on giving Ozzie the Best Life EVER!
Thanks! He’s such a sweetie, I’m so glad he’s part of the flock : ).
Yaaaaaayyy!!!! Lookin’ good, Ozzie! Fit, healthy, strong, shiny & alert. And with a nice twinkle of mischief in the eye. 😉
Coincidentally, I had just said to my friend–only one moment prior to stopping by this site–“I want a Rescue bird.” And now I see that your fella’s from a shelter! Awesome. (I’ve only ever had one bird–GiGi [Budgie], whom I ended up taking after someone bought & gave her as a gift to my 93-year old grandma [what were they thinking…?!]. She lost all her feathers over the years. Vet thought that stemmed from an improper wing trim by PETCO (hate them), but personally I think it was PBFD. Had her for 6 years, passed over a year ago. Despite being bald she remained happy, healthy, very strong, alert, athletic, agile, loving, and at times, bitchy, until dying after a week of extremely subtle symptoms which the vet wasnt able to diagnose.
GiGi would have loved Ozzie, as she had particular taste and Ozzie’s a classy-looking little fox!
Ozzie is everyone’s buddy. He used to pal around a lot with Dewey, but those days ended when Sunny came into the picture. He hangs out with Cooper now, but she likes to do her own thing. I’m hoping he and Alfie (also a rescue bird) will be pals.
We’re going to add one more female to the flock, definitely from an animal shelter. We’re not buying from pet stores anymore – which is difficult as there are so many cute young budgies there. But I hate to think of what happens to them if they get sick/no one buys them.
I’m glad you took Gigi in and gave her a good budgie life!
Woah! The difference is startling! He looks so good now (and a bit scary in the previous shot).
He had been attacked by a cat. And who knows how long he was out in the “wild”. He was also finishing up a moult. He was a hot mess.
Ozzie looks wonderful! The first picture looks like a different bird! I’m so glad adopted him and gave him a great home. He’s a lucky bird 🙂
Thanks! We’re lucky have him : ).
Wow, you can even tell he just looks more confident and he’s so sleek and bright. Congratulations on your paper anniversary. 🙂
I should have given him some paper to chew up! I’ll have to do that tomorrow : ).
Wow, what a difference in a year! Happy 1 year anniversary Ozzie!
PS. Miss Kauai thinks Ozzie is good looking.
Hmmm… Ozzie does need a girlfriend. I bet they’d make a cute couple!
I don’t remember him being such a scrawny guy. Looking good, glad we rescued you!
Happy anniversary, Ozzie!!! He lived such a wonderful year with you guys!
He looks so much better. I’m glad you were able to give him the attention he needed to become a happy, fluffy bird.