Still moulting, but at least her pinnies are coming in.
Cooper’s Day Off
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Cooper’s Talent Show
Carrot the Parrot (an African Grey) sings “Jingle Bells”.
Bernie the Cockatiel whistles “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”.
Peaches, another cockatiel, is very festive (as well as very talented).
Birthday Budgie
Look who is 3(ish)!
Here he is with his present, a mirror so he can see how cute he is from different angles.
And, as usual, birthday millet. Yum!
Happy birthday Harvey – we love you!
Keeping Warm (cockatiel edition)
Budgie Chick
From Creema. A holiday present for the person who has everything.
And congratulations to Susan (Perri and Oscar) on their new budgie babies!
Cooper’s Cuties
Meet Sondra’s budgies – Budgie Boy, Butter Bean and Bluebie. Here is their story:
I picked out these two at Petco. I named them Budgie Boy and Butter Bean.
They were the best of friends. Where one would go, the other would follow.
They lived happily together for several months. Then something bad happened. One day I clipped Butter Bean’s nails too short, and hurt her. She immediately became so afraid of me, that every time I came near the birds, she would savagely attack Budgie Boy and make him scream. It was awful. I feared she might really injure the little guy, and I didn’t know how to deal with her, as I felt so nervous and guilty. So I gave her to my good friend Joyce, a fantastic bird person. Budgie Boy was desolate.
Although he had been attacked and hurt by her, he still adored Butter Bean and mourned and pined for her day after day. I could not console him – he wanted a bird friend. So I went and got Baby Bluebie. Budgie Boy was beside himself with joy. He ran right over to Bluebie, put his foot on him and claimed him as his Best Friend Forever.
Happy months went by… Meanwhile, Butter Bean was thriving at Joyce’s house. She had become super tame, had the run of the house and socialized with every family member. 
But Joyce thought Butter Bean should have a life with other birds – so she gave her back to me, to see if she would get along with my two boys. Bingo! Roaring success!!!!! Buttern Bean had grown into a attractive, desirable Golden Princess, and the boys were absolutely smitten. For her part, she went right into season, although she never laid an egg (thank God). After that first time, The Princess never went into season again – for over six years, earning her the title of The Virgin Queen. This menage a trois worked out famously, for the most part. The boys were still BFFs and The Princess gave each of them special attention separately. It was extremely rare for them to fight amongst each other.
A year ago almost to the day, The Good Lord reached down and took my little Golden Princess back with Him, to live forever in Heaven, with no more sickness and suffering.
In the last week of her time down here, weak as she was, she fought every step of the way – I have never seen such tenacity in the face of death – brought tears to my eyes daily, as I prayed she would be healed, one way or another. The Good Lord finally answered my prayers in His way and His time; I am eternally thankful, though I miss her as intensely as I loved her.
https://vimeo.com/150216569
My boys are doing OK – During her last week, the two of them stayed together, quietly watching her from a short distance. In her sickness, she had barely acknowledged their approach, so they ended up staying close to each other, giving her space, faithfully and lovingly keeping vigil. I am so relieved and happy they have one another – Were it not for their deep bond, I believe my Budgie Boy would have been a total basket case; as it was, they were uncharacteristically quiet, and sticking together like glue – I am glad of that, as they have recovered their spirits since then, comforted by each other.
Cooper’s Day Off
Update: Cooper is spending time in the big cage now (with the divider in, and with the girls). She’s moulting and has been a little tired and grumpy, but is doing much better. Her forehead is still a bit red from rubbing against one of her toys. It will be nice when her new feathers come in (particularly her underfluffies).
Free Flight
We visited the birds at the Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary today. They were having a holiday toy workshop where you could make toys for the birds.
Timmy
Luna
Braidy (with pinnies)
Red
Ozzie
Midori (sponsored by Kelle and John) playing peek-a-boo.
Blizzard
Echo is new to Free Flight.
Not sure who this is – Casper maybe? They have so many cockatoos.
There are also a few African Greys.
And macaws.
*These were taken with Harry’s cell phone. Can’t wait until the camera is back from the shop!
Here are Ozzie and Midori in action. Midori was singing, but was shy when the camera was on.
Guess what?
Budgie butt!
So cute! From Rakuten.
It also comes in green and cockatiel.
And would make an excellent stocking-stuffer!
Feather Weather
Emmy is wearing her winter white.