Emmy meets the flock

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Michelle M.

Even though Emmy isn’t finger tame (or even close to being so), we put her cage in the same room with the rest of the flock. We thought maybe Emmy’s presence would be a bit of a distraction for the budgies.

Cooper didn’t seem too curious about the new girl.

Alfie showed some initial interest, so I put him in the cage with her. But he just wanted to play with her toy.

I took all the budgies out to visit.

They promptly fell asleep.

Poor Emmy – she so wants to be with them, and goes nuts climbing all over the cage to get to them. But the budgies just don’t seem to be interested. Maybe it’s because she’s so young.

Thank goodness for Ozzie. He’s our little welcome wagon. He’ll fly over and visit occasionally with her. What a little sweetie.

Cooper’s Corner 2013 – year in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michelle M.

More Presents!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Michelle M.

The budgies got some fun toys for Christmas. Sorry about the poor quality of the photos. The budgies were in constant action and I took them in the evening (I don’t like to use the flash).Here is Ozzie (who is moulting – again) next to the “starburst”. This toy was a definite hit.Dewey seeing what all the fuss is about.Cooper hard at work untying the knots.No one would go near this toy – but I’m sure once they figure out it won’t eat them, it will provide lots of fun.Sunny claiming the “marshmallows”. When she’s busy elsewhere, the other budgies sneak in a nibble.There was feasting on millet and lettuce as well.I had a gift to open, too! These little budgie salt and pepper shakers were from my friend, Craig. They’re so darn cute (almost as cute as the real thing) – thank you Craig!

Presents!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Michelle M.

Presents arrived for the budgies!
And they just couldn’t wait until Christmas to open them.

From Tam – Canadian millet, and from Adam – a giftcard from Petsmart! Cooper is wondering how she can keep them all to herself…

Adam also sent this fantastic budgie sticker. Looks like a handsome fellow I know.

Thank you so much Tam and Adam!

XOXO, the flock

The Day After

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Michelle M.

Leftovers.
And napping.

Turkey Day*

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Michelle M.

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.

Did you know…?

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Michelle M.

That budgies will decide to moult just when you want to take pics for your holiday cards.

Ozzie says, “Cheese!”

Cooper is not ready for her close up.

If you would like a holiday card from Cooper and the flock, send an email with your address to: cooper@cooperscorner.info

Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Michelle M.

Alfie joins the flock

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Michelle M.

Alfie has finally joined the flock!

He met Cooper first – she flew into the room he was in when I left the door open. Oops.

We moved Alfie’s cage next to the budgies’ cage. Cooper made herself right at home (someone has to destroy Alfie’s toys)! Alfie hasn’t moved into the big cage, but gets outside time with the flock. They’re still establishing a pecking order and we’re not comfortable with leaving them alone yet.