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Cooper has a shop on Redbubble. We donate what she makes (after Redbubble takes its cut) to her favorite bird rescues. Tippi has taken over the tradition – this is the sixth year we will be adopting a turkey through Farm Sanctuary.
This year Tippi adopted Julie.
You can read more about Farm Sanctuary here.
Tippi recommends skipping the turkey this Thanksgiving. It’s all about the sides anyway
Can you guess what’s in Tippi’s tote?
Pumpkeet Pie!
I like to remember our “rainbow budgies” on their hatchdays. Today would have been Riley’s.
We found Riley on the website of the San Diego Humane Society. She had been found outdoors and brought to the shelter by a good Samaritan. She was in a horrible state. She had a severe mite infestation, with an overgrown beak. She had growths on her face and toes and was missing parts of her toes. We think she was only able to see out of one eye.
The vets at the shelter treated her, and when she was in better health and ready to be adopted out, we brought her home.
We named her Riley in the hopes that she would be “living the life of Riley” with us. Her nickname was “Smiley Riley” as her beak disfigurement gave her the appearance of smiling.
Riley’s health improved and after quarantine, she became part of the flock. She loved being with the other budgies, eating veggies, flying about and taking baths. She was very attached to Emmy and followed her like a little shadow.
Every two to three weeks we would take her to the vet for beak trims and any follow up care she needed.
Sadly, after only 15 months with us, she began to decline. Her labs showed kidney problems and possible cancer (she had a recurring growth on her face).
If only we had had more time her. Riley became such a happy, playful little budgie and we treasured every moment with her.
As always, if you are thinking of adding a bird to your family, please consider adopting and giving a little bird like Riley a happily ever after.
*Riley’s mite problem could have been easily treated, but her previous owner let it get to a horrible state and then just released her. Budgies are not disposable and many may need vet care at some point in their lives. Please make sure you are willing and able to provide this care if needed before deciding to bring a budgie into your life.
Tiny Dancer
Happy birthday Sesame Street (56 years old today)!
Once there was a budgie named Tippi. She was like all the other budgies, except for one thing. She always wore a green ribbon around her neck. There was a budgie named Marvin in her cage. Marvin liked Tippi, and Tippi liked Marvin. One day he asked her, “Why do you wear that ribbon all the time?” “I cannot tell you,” said Tippi. But Marvin kept asking, “Why do you wear it?” And Tippi would say, “It is not important.” Tippi and Marvin grew up and fell in love. One day they got married. After their wedding, Marvin said, “Now that we are married, you must tell me about the green ribbon.” “You still must wait,” said Tippi. “I will tell you when the right time comes.” Years passed. Marvin and Tippi grew old. One day Tippi became very sick. The veterinarian told her she was dying. Tippi called Marvin to her side. “Marvin,” she said. “Now I can tell you about the green ribbon. Untie it, and you will see why I could not tell you before.” Slowly and carefully, Marvin untied the ribbon, and Tippi’s head fell off.
(A retell of the retell by Alvin Schwartz)
Marvin picks the perfect pumpkin.