3 years ago, today, we brought home our little Ozzie from the animal shelter (the poor pookie had been found on a lawn after being attacked by a cat).
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Ozzie is a “best all around budgie”. He’s friend to all. I love how he chirps, chatters and answers me when I talk to him. He’s such a love, I could eat him up (but I won’t).
Happy anniversary Ozziebozzie – we love you!
Cooper loves Oktoberfest (she can do a pretty mean Chicken Dance).
We don’t always get Cooper’s photos right on the first shot*. Here are some pics that didn’t make the cut.
* Due to the photographer and through no fault of the model, of course.
This month’s book is That Quail, Robert by Margaret Stanger.
Cape Cod, 1962 – on finding an abandoned quail egg, Thomas and Mildred Kienzle bring it home. After washing and disinfecting it, they leave it on a counter as a decoration. Soon, Robert the quail emerges and becomes a cherished member of the family. The book is written by Margaret Stanger, their neighbor and quail sitter.
Robert’s antics and personality make her a local and later, national celebrity. Thousands of people would visit the Kienzle’s to meet Robert. From swallowing one of Mildred’s diamonds to taking a bath in the broccoli and cream sauce at a dinner party, Robert is always entertaining. Cooper thought this book was sweet and charming and thinks that we should adopt a quail or two. Her favorite part of the book was when Robert proved she was female by laying an egg.
Our budgies love chew logs. Harry takes off the twine and fastens the log to a piece of wood with a screw. This way, it’s stable and more of the birds have access.
Cooper
Ozzie
Lera and Coopie
Emmy does her part
Teamwork!
Ozzie and Emmy
Ozzie is a chewing machine.
The flock goes through a log pretty quickly (and make a huge mess).
The beginnings of the mess. I think I swept up at least 5 times that day.
It’s the “Razzle Dazzle” from Polly Wanna Green Bird Toy.
This is a popular one – everyone wanted to take a nibble.
Made some more mash for the budgies.
We didn’t need that drawer in the freezer anyway…
That’s what day it is.
Harley Quinn #17
