In the spotlight – Sido!

sidocompBringing Sido home from the bird rescue was one of the best decisions we ever made. She just loves to hang out with us (Harry, especially). She greets us with a chirp or whistle when we walk by. “Hey, come get me!” is what I think she’s saying.

She has figured out bathing now. She’s gone from just standing in the water to fluffing her feathers. I think a bigger bathtub helped. That and Harry sprinkling water on her back.

This is her spot on the computer. If I want to get any typing done – too bad!

Thank you!

Recently, we received a package from Susan and her flock. Inside was this lovely card, with a sticker for each of the birds,1A Sido “mini mi”,s2an adorable cockatiel ring,s3and a shreddable play mat that Sido is happily taking apart.s4We are so very lucky to have such wonderful friends – thank you so much Susan!
Love,
Sido and her flock XO

Introducing Sido!

Last month we visited our local bird rescue (Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary) and met a little cockatiel named Sido. She was found in a dog park in November.sidoShe was very friendly and loved having her head scritched.sido2Of course, we fell in love with her.sido3So we decided to adopt her. Here we are with Sido on the day we brought her home (the eclectus parrot is Timmy, a little fellow that we are now sponsoring).usSido has been with us for one week now. She’s currently in quarantine in Harry’s office. Here she is in front of her flight cage.sido4She’s missing her tail feathers (only has two on one side) and the toenail/tip of one toe.  We’re going to let her wings grow out. She likes her veggies. Here she is enjoying some kale.

sido5Sido is very calm and gentle (a bit of a change from our busy little budgies). She likes to play with her toys. Dropping a ball over the side of the cage is fun.sido6So is playing with her crinkle paper on the couch.sido8She’s a “people bird” and is content to sit on our shoulders or on the play gym while we watch tv.sido7She’s a little love and we’re so glad that she’s part of the family. sido9Welcome to the flock, Sido!