A few weeks ago Cooper weighed in at 50 grams. So our little booper went on a diet.
She nibbled on broccoli.
And salad.
Eating upside down helps you burn calories!
I caught her sneaking food while I was cleaning the cage. Naughty!
Cooper knew that weigh-in day was approaching, so she decided to drop her tail feathers. Every little bit helps.
Cooper has another tip for slimming down. Throw all your pellets away!
Here she is on the new scale. 43 grams! Good job Cooper!
The budgies all have their little quirks. You can usually see what Alfie’s been eating just by looking at his face…
I’ve shown this one before. But he’s just so cute with lettuce on his beak.
Mmm. Carrot.
And seed…
Too bad they don’t make tiny budgie napkins.
Alfie noticed Harry with his food dish, so he flew over to investigate.
Harry gave him a few oats to munch on.
But then he spied the open seed container…
And he flew right in!
Mine, mine, mine!
Here’s Alfie in action:
Bah humbug!
Leftovers.
And napping.
Today is also the second anniversary of Cooper’s Corner – so the budgies had two reasons to celebrate.
Dewey started with an appetizer of oats (his favorite). Yum!
First course was a salad.
The main course was Momma Bird’s Caribbean Loaf Birdie Bread (with a side of grated carrot). Ozzie digs in.
Alfie LOVED the bread.
He went back for a second helping.
And a third helping. He needs to work on his table manners, though. We don’t get in our food to eat it, Alfie.
Please pass the millet!
The budgies had fresh Granny Smith apple slices for dessert.
Happy Thanksgiving!
*Cooper wanted it to be called “Budgie Day” until she found out what happens to the turkeys.
A treat that some budgies enjoy.
Unless you’re a birdie who likes to destroy.
*C is also for confetti.
You never know if there might be a zombie apocalypse…
It’s good to be prepared.
What could be more refreshing in the summer than a delicious fruit salad?
Cooper is always first on the scene.
Checking things out…
Cooper takes a nibble.
Dewey tastes a strawberry.
Sunny and Ozzie wouldn’t come near the fruit until I put it on a plate in their cage.
Of course, it was more fun to chew on the plate than the fruit.
Silly little birds.
