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I stopped at a pet shop in my neighborhood just to see the birds, particularly the Scarlet Macaw, who can talk in English and Spanish. The manager asked if I still have my Quaker Parrot and I told her that I do. She then told me of a Quaker Parrot, whose previous owner gave him to them because he was kept with a Cockatiel in the same cage, which led to him plucking. The store manager offered to sell him for $70.00 dollars and asked if I wanted him. I told her yes and asked her to hold him for me. I returned a couple of days later and asked about him. She sold him to me for $50.00 dollars along with a starter cage for $30.00 dollars. He's a little plucked, but otherwise in good health.

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I am a Quaker from Brooklyn, NY.

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Hello cheerleader Alex
QUAKER LITTLE DRAGONS - GET READY !

Our first game is tomorrow - Wednesday May 15 at 3:00pm (est) against the Silver Sluggers ! The Kevlar Stadium is page #239836 or use the link in our team's aviary.

Let's show 'em what we've got ! ! ! GO DRAGONS !

See you there - Coaches Polly and Cookie

Come visit me, Quaker Little Dragons.

05/14/2013 04:01.16 AM

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Spotlight on Caring--Luigi & Momma Dania
HELLO, SKY here with this Wednesday's Spotlight on Caring, featuring DJ Luigi and his Momma Dania .
SKY: Welcome Luigi and Momma Dania. Please tell us when and how you first became interested in birds.
Momma Dania; I became interested in birds and pets since I was 4 years old! I loved animals and I wasn't afraid of dogs bigger than me. I became interested in birds when I first saw my grandma's Budgie when I was six years old. I played with it everyday until when I was 9 years old, the Budgie died.
SKY: When did you become a bird owner?
Momma Dania; I became a bird owner because I was bullied in school. I always wanted a pet and begged my parents for one. I ended up with two birds because I tricked my parents into getting a coupled bird! My parents got me a pet because I was always lonely at school and didn't have anyone to talk to. So having a pet was like having a friend to talk to.
SKY; How did you learn about BC?
Momma Dania; I joined BC when my friend who owned a budgie named Moby told me about BC and said how it could help me raise my lovebirds.
SKY; Tell us all how you learned how to look after Luigi ( and Angel)? Momma Dania; I learned a lot by talking with my family who have experience with birds and some of my friends.
SKY: Momma Dania, please tell us about Luigi and his former mate Angel.
Momma Dania; Luigi was a juvenile peach-faced lovebird when I bought him and his mate Angel from the bird breeder who breeds lovebirds and budgies. She owns a website called Heartsong aviary. Angel is a peach faced lutino lovebird. She became aggressive when she was 5 months. She was extremely aggressive but with patience and care, she became a loving bird! After her hormonal phase passed, I taught her not to bite. Over time, she was able to step up and go on my shoulder. Luigi on the other hand, was a sweet lovebird. He is really silly and likes to act silly to get my attention. I actually communicated with my birds to ask if they wanted to get out of the cage by bobbing my head up and down and they would respond by getting ready to jump on the door! Throughout the months I had trouble breeding Angel and Luigi at first . I got tips on birdchannel for breeding my birds. After a few tries they got baby birds twice but they sadly didn't make it. I decided to sell Angel because she wanted to continue breeding, so I gave her to a family who rescues birds. She is now with Sunny, a young peach-faced lovebird of 7 months who plucked his feathers when he lost his wife-bird. His wife bird was badly hurt and didnt make it.
SKY: What are your future bird pIans? Momma Dania; One day I will return to my home country Lebanon to start a big aviary and breed Hyacinth macaws. I study about different parrots and hope to be able to help save these endangered beauties.
Sky; thank you Momma Dania & Luigi
with my heart filled with love SKY 224183

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03/13/2013 06:51.08 AM

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Hi Alex
SPOTLIGHT on CARING-ANGEL BERTIE'S GYM
Hi everyone, SKY here with a special feature blog. Today's Spotlight on Caring guest is the Proprietor of ANGEL BERTIE'S RAINBOW Gym, my daughter Ms Chirps. Page # 247770
SKY; In light on the growing numbers of bird friends flying to the Rainbow Bridge due to health problems related to obesity, I understand you, Spot and Momma Rea decided to open the gym. Is this correct?
Ms Chirps; Absolutely. It is alarming the number of BC birds that are over weight and out of shape. We decided to open the gym to help teach birdies to exercise and to have seminars of food and health issues.
SKY; That is a wonderful idea. I know that too many of us eat to well, exercise to little.
Ms Chirps: Yes, it's very true. We hope to help stimulate owner/bird exercises to increase our life spans and avoid health problems.
SKY: To help promote this endeavor YOU will be hosting the first ever Rainbow Gym indoor birdie GAMES next week?
Ms Chirps: YES. On Saturday MARCH 9th and SUNDAY MARCH 10th we will be having a full range of events. Boys versus girls. There will be something for every bird to take part in. The complete list is posted on ANGEL BERTIE'S RAINBOW GYM page.
SKY; How does a bird register to take part?
Ms. Chirps: come to page # 247770 read the list and leave a quick entry blog.
SKY: thank you Ms Chirps. SO, every bird, come take part in this fun competition!!
with my healthy heart filled with love, SKY-224183

03/05/2013 07:14.41 PM

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Hi Alex
Spotlight on Caring-Chyna FEb 27th
Welcome every bird to this weeks feature SPOTLIGHT on CARING with my very special friend, the lovely, talented Miss Chyna and her Mom Jane. Visit Chyna on her page 221660.
SKY: Jane, when how did you become interested in birds?
Mom Jane; I have always had dogs in my life. My best friend had birds and so did my aunt. After we lost our Alaskan Malamute my husband suggested a bird. I have always loved parrots. We purchased two lovebirds from a breeder. He seemed to be a bird mill type. They lived a week. We found a good breeder thru our vet. My sweet bird’s name was Rikki (peach face lovebird). I just loved her and we learned a lot together. I had her only 4 years. She was lost to an accident. That was very hard to come home and find out she was gone.
My husband drove me to the only pet store and there I fell in love with Pahaa (Blue Crown Conure) but, he wasn’t for sale. It was the pet store owner’s bird.
SKY; Chyna how did you find out about Bird Channel? When did you join?
Chyna; Mom had been reading about the BC from Bird talk magazine but never joined until June 2010. Where we met three wonderful friends ... Kirby, Squeaky and Falco.
SKY; Mom Jane, are you involved with a locale bird club?
Mom Jane; I wish we had clubs, fairs etc up here. There is nothing at all. A 75 mile drive away is Petsmart. Visiting Ithe store I noticed that the birds were stressed and they were placed right next to the reptiles mainly snakes. As that is a bird’s (and mine) mortal enemy, I spoke with the employees. They said that they couldn’t move them. So, I started with phone calls and letters. The birds are no longer near the reptiles. I feel so much better about that.
SKY; Please tell us how you became a bird owner and a little about their past and present histories.
Mom Jane; After speaking to Pahaa’s owner, I was put on a very long list for a BCC baby. She told me the breeding pair was across the state. So, off we went. I thought I could get on a shorter list. But, the breeder said that his list was very long. Then he asked if it had to be a baby? He had a bird that was returned, they had him less than a year. They were moving and got rid of all their pets. I went into the storage room and in a dark corner, there was Bailey (Pahaa’s brother). As soon as the door to the dirty cage was opened, he jumped right on me and snuggled. He came home with us that day. We had a wonderful life together. We were very close right up to his last moments of life. The last thing he did was give me a kiss. Pneumonia took his life away. He was 191/2. The next month I was still grieving very hard. My husband found a Yellow Collared Macaw on the net. I had told him I couldn’t get another BCC as Bailey could never be replaced. I said I just wasn’t ready and my husband said ..you will never be ready. The bird in the picture was very nice looking so I said yes. We called the man and said we wanted the bird.

02/27/2013 05:56.09 PM

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part 2-Chyna
We tossed some clothes in the car and off we went. It was a long drive out of state. When we got there, that wasn’t the same bird. The feathers were dull, dark, tattered, eyes dull. The small tiel cage with one old toy was opened and the bird flew to the ground. No one could touch it but it would step up on a finger. He said that he only kept birds for 6 months and then sold them. He had this bird for a year (from a breeder). He didn’t want it anymore so, he’d give us a good price. I just couldn’t leave the bird. He thought it was a boy. Then he gave me a bag of food for the 8 hour trip home. After we were on the way home, I opened the bag, it was moldy. We stopped at a Petsmart and purchased new food, toys etc. I was watched the whole way home. After we got home around midnight, the bird saw the new cage (Bailey’s) and everything I put in it. The Bird was so very happy and running around and playing. Finally we all went to bed at 1am. The next day, the bird was sneezing a lot so he went to my vet asap. My vet said to me that I have a very sweet but neglected bird. A lot of tests were done, Now we know that bird is a girl. I named her Chyna. We had heard China Girl on the radio several times on the way home. She was on meds for respiratory infections. I was also told that she was neglected. You can see on her page all the times she was ill. It seemed like she was on meds more than not. In the spring, she got worse. my vet called another bird specialist and off we went on a 150 mile trip. She had pneumonia and I was in a panic. But, she recovered from that. She was still having respiratory problems. Both vets were seeing her all this time. It was decided that she needed nares surgery as they were blocked. One side was a lot worse than the other. I was in a panic when she went into surgery. After what seemed like a lifetime, the vet came up to me and said, please come back here. I thought I’d lost her. But, there she was laying on the table in restraints and looking at me. He said that they were ready to put her under but, she wasn’t moving. So, they started the surgery and she never made a sound or moved. He said that has never happened to him. After her little recovery period, she was back with me. I had to peel her off and put her in the Wingabago. This summer in time for her second hatchday, she was well and enjoying her day. She and I have become very close. But, Bailey’s memory is still in my heart. The best news for me was when my regular vet on her first yearly check-up (who has seen her just days after she came home) said to me" You wouldn’t know this is the same bird, she looks wonderful." She will probably be on allergy meds on and off all her life. She’s had many many vet visits, tests, labs, meds and surgery but, she is so worth it, I love her.
SKY: Thank you Jane and Chyna for your wonderful, heart warming interview.
with my heart filled with love
Sky--224183

02/27/2013 05:45.55 PM

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Spotlight on Caring-February 14th-Falco & the boys
Hello every bird, SKY here with this weeks Spotlight on Caring. This being Valentine's Day I want to first all our BC friends and family a day full of love and romance! This weeks Spotlight features a flockily well known to many, Falco, Gizmo, Willie and their Mom Arlene. SKY; mom Arlene, when did you first become interested in birds? Mom Arlene; I used to have a budgie as a teenager. He was constantly with me when I was home. SKY; How did you become a bird owner? Mom Arlene; I became a bird owner from working at the wildlife center! We get ring necked doves there nearly every summer: you know the kind--either beige with a ring around its neck, or all white, and people release them at weddings or funerals or who knows when else. Anyway we always have to rehome them, as the owners don't band their legs and nearly every year some get lost and don't return home. I took a pair the first year, but doves aren't that interactive. Later (in 2005) I answered the phone when a woman asked if we rehomed parrots. I told her no, but that I might be interested. She gave me her information, and I called when I got home. That's how I got Falco! Her breeder/owner had gotten too infirm to care for her properly, and the rest of the family already had enough birds. When we met, Falco came right to the front of her cage and began talking and dancing. That's how I knew we were meant for each other!
SKY; when do first join Bird Channel? Mom Arlene ; I believe it was in 2009
SKY: thank you Mom Arlene, for sharing with us. Next Wednesday we will hear the REST of the STORY. I promise you it is well worth the wait.
GIZMO is working on the 10K HOF. PLEASE stop in to support him with your votes.-190123
with my heart filled with love, SKY

02/13/2013 02:09.44 PM

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Hi Alex
Spotlightlight on Caring--February 6th-Cappy
February 6th SPOTLIGHT on CARING-Cappy part 3
Hello BC friends, Sky here with the conclusion to our interview with my good friend Cappy & his Mom Terri. I wish to take this opportunity to THANK all our dear friends who have stopped by with condolences and floral gifts for our sweet fister RUBY, a Blue Crown Conure who left us last Thursday evening. Your love has helped us through this most difficult time. Now back to the "REST OF THE STORY"
SKY: tell us you did when your where faced with all these health issues on a newly adopted bird?
Terri: We did call the guy we bought him from to let him know that Cappy was very sick and the guy had the gall to ask me why I had taken him to the vet. He did offer to have us return him but I was already committed to Cappy and knew this guy would NOT do what was right by Cappy or his other birds. He wouldn’t entertain the idea of helping with the vet bill. I was so mad I ended up calling the Oklahoma City bird mart and sent out the alarm that I had purchased a very sick bird there. I believe they have since closed the Oklahoma City Bird Marts! I have tried to contact head office about this dealer but never got a response. I sent out the alarm also to local bird clubs that I found online. I was so upset that people out there don’t care one lick for the health and happiness of these beautiful creatures nor do they care about anything other than the almighty dollar. I suspect this dealer continues to sell sick birds but I have sent out messages to everyone I can think of to not buy from him.
Sky: can you give us a few ideas what other problems you then had to work through?
Terri: After Cappy became healthy he started attacking my husband at what seemed like every turn and he had melt down when Rudy would fly by him which resulted in bad bites to my husband. My husband has had his ears pierced twice, his nose pierced once, his eyebrow pierced once and his fingers pretty near shredded on numerous occasions. Please note that we do not generally allow him on the shoulder … he typically launches himself from the arm or lap to your face or just chews away at the fingers. As we watched and tried to figure out what caused these attacks we learned a few things.
Sky: please continue. I know we all are interested in your observations:
Terri: Cappy is a daddy’s boy, he is very attached to my husband and looks for and to him. Cappy had been known to attack women but I have been very lucky in that he hasn’t attacked or hurt me to the extent he has my husband. The old axiom of hurting the one you love the most seems to fit here

02/06/2013 03:21.19 PM

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conclusion
2) Cappy didn’t like people talking with their hands (he would go into meltdown screaming and attack mode) – We are still working to de-sensitize him to moving hands … we suspect he has been hit in the past and that is the cause for his overreaction.I have tried to make a game with my hand movements so he understands that I am not going to hurt him and now he may even get a little playful with regards to hand movements. Playing peek-a-boo with larger hand movement is one method I have used
3)Cappy doesn’t like to be put in his cage – My husband would get bitten nightly at Cappy’s bedtime …. He just never wanted to be put to bed no matter what time it was. We have to towel him every night and put him in his cage inside the towel and then close the door and reach in and get the towel. That prevents Cappy from biting and he doesn’t get near as worked up about going to bed.
4) Cappy LOVES towels …. Strange as it seems he loves to be toweled and hugged and snuggled. When Cappy starts into a meltdown a towel can calm him down rather quickly, we just towel him, hug him and tell him he is ok and we love him and he settles down …. most of the time we can release him and he will remain calm but sometimes he may not and then we have to put him in his cage for timeout.
As we have learned and implemented the things above Cappy has become much calmer and the bites have subsided a lot …. We still have them now and then but they are not as intense and they are becoming less frequent. Another thing we have learned is that when he is in a meltdown we must remain calm and patient and to reduce our energy as well and that makes a huge difference in how Cappy responds to us.
SKY;Please tell us one or more things you feel are important to share with other bird owners?
Terri: Patience, Love, Understanding, the ability to put yourself in their feathers can go a long way to solving many problems. Bites can be the most difficult thing to endure, because as humans we do take it personally, and bites HURT. But we can learn to understand, respect and prevent future bites to a certain extent. Every bird has their own unique personality and as such they all present different body language that we as humans must learn to read and understand. It can be summed up in the words of my husband’s two co-workers. One said I had to be totally committed to the welfare of our birds and the other said I just needed to be totally committed. One thing that seemed to help my husband deal with Cappy’s biting is the way he viewed it. He used the analogy of getting a 4 year old human child that had been bounced around 4 or 5 different homes in a short period of time and how would that child react and how would you respond.
Sky: Cappy, Mom Terri thank you so much for this very informative interview. I hope we all can gain something from it.
with my heart filled with love,
SKY 224183

02/06/2013 03:02.27 PM

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Alex
Cookie says you are in! Looking forward to playing with you. If you could get the 15 numbers from 1-12 to him that would be greyt. I just did that myself.
Cookie has not told me about the cheerleaders so I'll let your flock know when I know.
Polly

Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--BASEBALL; LUIGI #225307 for BOTM.

01/31/2013 07:04.52 PM

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hi Alex
I like baths, but your water looks a little cold.
I left Cookie a message, he is running for BOTM so he is a bit hectic.
As soon as I know I'll let you know.
Polly

Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--BASEBALL; LUIGI #225307 for BOTM.

01/30/2013 05:32.50 PM

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Hey Alex you never come to visit me??
January 30th SPOTLIGHT on CARING-Cappy part 2
Hi every bird, SKY here with this weeks SPOTLIGHT on CARING Part 2 as we continue our interview with Cappy and his Mom Terri. I'd like to take a moment to ask for continued prayer for Ms Chirps -228922 Momma Rea who was taken to Hospital in Rochester, NY this afternoon. We hope to be able to update you asap. SKY; Please tell us the history of Cappy, and how & when he joined your flock:

Terry; We found Cappy at a bird mart in Oklahoma city while we were hunting for bird toys. A kid of about 8 was walking around with him and he was a snuggle bunny and just wanted to be held and to cuddle. My husband and I handled him and he was so lovable and kept telling us he was a good boy and a good bird. We handled him for about 2-3 hours, then we went to talk to the owner. This guy also had a poor Ekkie who looked horrible and you couldn’t even approach it … probably should have set alarm bells off in my head but I was more attuned to Captain who seemed healthy and happy. Cappy was being sold because he had a history of attacking women… from what we could understand Cappy went from original home, because of bad behavior/biting, and into a exotic sale in Tennessee where the dealer in Oklahoma picked him up for a quick resale. Our vet Tech was also at this particular bird mart and we showed her Cappy. We all felt he was in good health and his feathers looked pretty good other than an awful butcher job for a wing trim.

SKY: I understand that there were a number of very serious issues that came up once Cappy joined your flock. Can you elaborate?

TERRY; The first problem we noticed was within a day of purchase. Cappy was sitting at the bottom of cage and appeared ill so we got him to the vet ASAP. He tested positive for Chlamydia and PBFD. Immediately we removed Dory and Rudy from the home and sent them to a friend until we could figure things out with Cappy. Cappy underwent 10-11 weeks of antibiotic shots in his chest before he was cleared of the Chlamydia. After he was cleared of the Chlamydia we re-tested for PBFD and came back negative so finally after about 12 weeks he was pronounced healthy.
Sky; due to space limits by BC we shall conclude this interview next Wednesday. Thank you Cappy & Mom Terry for sharing your experiences with bringing a new bird into your flock!
with my heart filled with love.
SKY 224183

01/29/2013 10:48.18 PM

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Hi Alex
Are you up to Birdie Baseball this year? Cookie #195216 and I are co-captaining the Quaker Little Dragons. Still need a few players...
Will pray--any specifics?
Polly

Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--BASEBALL; LUIGI #225307 for BOTM.

01/29/2013 01:12.52 PM

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Hi Alex
January 23 Spotlight on Caring; Cappy & Mom Terry
Hi Every birdie, SKY here with a 2 part "SPOTLIGHT on CARING", with our good friend Cappy, & his Mom Terry. Just a quick reminder of the Ice Fishing Trip Thursday evening at 7:30 PM EST on page 225323, hosted by my frother Casey. SKY; Terry when did you first become interested in birds? How did you become a bird owner?
Terry: I became interested in parrots as a teenager. I had a Budgie when I was a teenager and a Cockatiel in my late teens. Most recently in 2009 I had a co-worker get me interested again, as she has a Green Wing Macaw that she talks about every day. After talking with the Co-Worker I decided I wanted to be a parront again and purchased a Rose Breasted Cockatoo (Sasha) from a local bird store.
SKY; Terry when did you join BC?
Terry; I joined BC a few months after I got Sasha on March 15, 2009
SKY; Can you tell us a little about how you are involved with birds? Do you volunteer somewhere, speak to people about birds etc?
Terry; I am mostly owned by my FIDS but I will gladly talk about my experiences with anyone who is interested. It’s amazing how much you can learn from each parrot as each one is an individual just like human kids. I have given my name to a local rescue organization if they needed help but have never been called. My Co-worker had a house fire at the beginning of 2010 and we bird sat her Green Wing until her family could get their house cleaned up. She was very lucky girl because the fire started in the kitchen and her house was next to the kitchen.
SKY; Please tell us about the birds in your flock? Are any rescues?
Terry: Sasha, Rose Breasted Cockatoo, was purchased from a local bird store in 2009 and passed away from heavy metal poisoning (she ate a brass zipper) on September 27, 2010
Dory, Red-Front Macaw, rescue/rehome from co-worker whose husband could no longer tolerate her screaming (She doesn’t scream much anymore J )
Rudy, Rose Breasted Cockatoo, purchased from breeder
Dixie, Goffins Cockatoo, rescue/rehome
SKY; Thank you Terry & Cappy. Next week we will continue to talk about all the problems and concerns that came when Cappy joined the flock.
with my heart filled with love,
Sky 224183

01/22/2013 08:16.19 PM

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Hi Alex
ICE FISHING TRIP
Hello every birdie, this is Casey SKY's frother. On Thursday January 24th I will be hosting an ICE FISHING TRIP to Northern Ontario, home of the large Pike and Muskies among others.
The Ice Huts are all set, heated, the fishing equipment is delivered and ready to go, so grab your warm winter coats and come have a blast as we try our luck at catching the BIG ONE!!!!!!

WHERE: page # 228491
Date: THURSDAY January 24th
TIME: starting at 7:30 PM EST

Hope to see you all there!!!! CASEY

01/19/2013 07:30.59 AM

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Hi Alex
January 16th Spotlight on Caring part 2
Hello all my BC friends! Sky here with the conclusion of my interview with Mr Kiddo and his wonderful Mom Pam. I must apologize that I failed to post Kiddo`s photo SKY: In what other ways are you involved in BC? KIDDO: My partner, RaneBeau, and I organize the monthly milonga, which is a virtual party which usually has a theme corresponding in some way with the month. For instance in October we had a cemetery tour to go with Halloween. In May we always have the Annual Milonga Derby to go along with the Kentucky Derby with the assistance of Chyna and her mom who are Derby afficianados. And we are always open to suggestions for a new theme or activities to go with a repeat theme. Don't be shy! We love it when other birdies get involved. That is what BC is all about. Community!
SKY: Are you involved with any bird rescues, clubs etc outside of BC? PAM: I truly wish the answer to this one was yes. I have been looking for a bird club in my area for years. There just aren't any. In fact, we rarely have Bird Fairs or Shows either, and I am so envious when I hear about the great ones in other parts of the country. I do sign on to the Animal Rescue Site every day and click to contribute to them, and when there is a contest I vote for the Oasis Sanctuary in AZ.
SKY: WHAT IS YOUR ONE THING you'd like to say about birds in general? PAM: Not all birds can be lucky enough to stumble in to a home where a bond like the one we have formed occurs. And although Dad is not bonded with Kiddo (Kiddo is jealous of him), he is understanding and never is mean to him (although he is not above a few terrible jokes about parrot stew).
And I hope all new parrot people do what I did and research to learn the things they need to know. The first food I bought for Kiddo was seeds, and his first cage was a parakeet cage (which he destroyed in less than one week). I learned very quickly by asking questions at the pet store, reading books from the library and subscribing to Bird Talk, that there is always something new to learn about these fascinating creatures who have so much love and companionship to give us when we are smart enough to recognize it.
SKY: Thank you Kiddo and Mom Pam for your insight into the BOTD/BOTM titles, and for sharing with us all for love for birds, and the wish that all owners would do their research BEFORE they buy the bird.
I am looking for other birds, flocks or individuals who would like to share about their interest in birds, how they got their bird(s) and how they try to make this world a better for for all us feathered beings. Please contact asap so we can plan February's SPOTLIGHT'S on CARING.
with my heart filled with love
SKY 224183
Special Notes: Friday January 18th Sky and Baby`s Engagement Party-250113--6PM EST-Cocktails, 7Pm Buffet--lots of games, dancing and prizes to be won

01/15/2013 03:24.50 PM

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Hi Alex
ATTENTION!!!
Mr. Sky (my poppa) and Miss Baby's (My future mama) engagement party is scheduled for Jan. 18'th. Cocktail hour starts at 6PM EST. Buffet dinner at 7PM EST. There will be dancing, games, and prizes to win for all the guests!
The theme is tropical, so wear your best tropical outfits and practice your latin dancing!
Announcements will be at 8PM EST!
Be there or be square! The party will be at the Thirsty Parrot Bar and Grill, with a special page number: 250113!
Everybirdie is invited!
Thank you, Ms. Chirps, hostess

01/12/2013 04:10.02 PM

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Hi Alex
Jan. 9th Spotlight on Caring Part 1
Sky here , welcoming you to this weeks SPOTLIGHT on CARING featuring BC's KIDDO and his Mom Pam
SKY: When did you first become interested in birds? PAM: After Kiddo came into my life. Before that I really didn't understand how anyone could call a bird a pet! I thought they just sat in cages doing nothing all day. I didn't have a clue. When we adopted Kiddo I soon discovered how wrong I was. He was supposed to be my husband's bird, but I was so fascinated by him I spent every evening after work getting him to accept me. It took a couple of weeks, but by the time he would step up for me we were bonded and I was enamored with my new friend.
SKY: When did you join BC?
KIDDO: I joined BC on 11/15/2006. I believe I am one of the oldest still active members. My mom saw the site in Bird Talk (still miss that magazine!), and she signed us right up. I wasn't sure what do at first, like all newbies, but I soon started making friends. The real turning point in my getting involved was when I met SweetPepper, who is now my beloved wifebird.
SKY How did the BOTM - Bird of the Month -begin? KIDDO: BOTM began before I joined, and it is totally the creation of the BC web site. It was originally a totally blind competition and nobirdy seemed to really set out to win. When SweetPepper and I were planning our wedding, it occurred to me that there would be a lot of visitors (and votes) on her page responding to our wedding invitations, since that is where the wedding was held. I began including a request to be sure to vote so that she could be BOTM for the wedding, and it worked. So, then I asked that everybirdy vote for me as I shared our honeymoon to Australia and New Zealand in pictures and blogs so we could finish our honeymoon in the castle. That also worked. That was when I came up with the idea of creating a BOTM Calendar Page, and so it began.
SKY: What was the BOTW? Are they or were they connected? PAM: Before there was BOTD, we used to have BOTW (week), but when BC added BOTD to make BC the same as the other animal channels, they discontinued BOTW. So if you see that badge on a birdie's page, you know they have been around a long time.
Sky: Thank you Kiddo and Mom Pam for sharing with us how you became involved with the BOTM campaign. Next Wednesday will be the conclusion to our interview.
with my heart filled with love
SKY 224183

01/08/2013 06:16.42 PM

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Hi from Tipaul
Okay – First of all, thank you EVERY birdy for BOTD. Mom went to my page and looked to see who was on my page the day before and there were not enough birdies to get me in as BOTD. HMMMM Somebirdy was up to something to keep Mom’s fingers very busy at the computer with me. She is laughing hard, still trying to figure out the plan. BUT she promised she would do her best to keep up with our blogs. (serves her right) Love you mom. It took her 2 weeks to catch up on Marley’s blogs, but she did it. Guess what – it is snowing again. We are giving it away for whoever wants it. We have one red squirrel who found a way to get the blue jays peanuts so Mom and Dad have to find a new way to feed the jays. Dad is out shoveling and Mom is going to start a fire in the stove later, and work some more in the bird room. Her plan is to have the entire room done by the middle of the week so we can start renovating it again. Country life is beautiful - when we look out the window everything is white, but it is peaceful. For those of you I have not yet squawked to this year, Happy New Year to you, your flock and your family! By the way Who needs tail feathers! lol

Come visit me, Leroy, Little Bit & Chloe - Thank you everybirdy!!, Gizmo - Thanks everybirdy for BOTD!, Max, Jasper, Right Fielder for the MAJOR LEAGUE BEAKS, Micky - Thanx for the Hatchday Wishes & BOTD!, Pepper - Thanks everybirdy for BOTD!, TiPaul - I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, Floop - Thanx for the Bday wishes & for BOTD, Marley - BOTD again! It is not possible!, Zak - Thank you everybirdy for BOTD! & Lee-Roial RIP - Thanks for remembering me..

01/06/2013 11:26.19 AM

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Come join me for a fun time at the KB
SPECIAL NOTICE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON starting at
3 PM EST

DOG SLED RIDES
here at the KB-163138

Many birdies have asked me if we could do it again. So tomorrow we will offer rides on the dog sleds for every birdie wishing to enjoy the fun and excitement of mushing through the snow
SKY

01/05/2013 05:30.08 PM

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Hi Alex
thanks for the date correction. I must have misread it. It's cold and very windy today. I can't wait for spring and going outside with my Momma Deb.
I had a great Christmas and a wild BC Party for New Years Eve. On the 1st I got to eat a turkey leg and cranberries. Twice in a month. I must be my Momma's favorite.
We did play hockey last night what a riot. Girls played way too rough though. I don't think I am going to start a BC league just yet. I have two flockmates running for BOTMs.
Time for bed. Night night.
SKY

01/04/2013 05:22.01 PM

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IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!!
Hockey GAME TOMORROW at the KB--163138
THURSDAY JANUARY 3rd starting at
7:30 PM EST

Girls vs Boys

Miss Baby will be goalie for the girls team

WE need a goalie for the boys team!!!!!

Grab your skates, pick up your hockey stick and put on your helmets for a fun, eggciting game!!!
SKY

01/02/2013 02:26.29 PM

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Hi Alex
Hello, and Happy New Year to all my birdie friends and their parronts. Today, as promised I will continue part 2 of the interview with Tanya Stark and Joshua.
Sky: I understand that after Hurricane Katrina in 2008, you rescued a Cockatoo about to be evicted from it's home due to noise?
Joshua: Yes, Momma Tanya received a call from her Vet ( DR Karen Dashfield) about a large Cockatoo owned by an elderly lady that was making so much noise the owner faced eviction. So right after work Momma drove over to get it. She didn't even know what species it was until she got home. It was so dark in the apartment.
Sky: That was Doo Doo was it not?
Joshua: Yes but Momma and Dad changed it to DOO Diligence. He is Mom's lovable feather ball, and very sweet. Doo was wild caught too.
SKY: I understand that sadly an accident occurred in that same year?
Joshua: Yes, Elvis escaped from his cage when the food door port lock was accidiently left open. Momma went downstairs for only a minute and when she returned, Elvis had George by the throat. Momma tried CPD but George's neck was broken. She took it hard and blamed herself for a long time. She had researched inter-bird aggression but Elvis seemed to have it in for George from the start.
Sky: What did your Momma Tanya learn from all this?
Joshua: How to understand and read flock aggression and social behavior.
Sky: When did your fister Miranda join the flockily?
Joshua: In 2009, when Momma Tanya had Elvis on her shoulder at the Vets a lady asked her to take her. The owner raised Borzi dogs and she felt she needed a better quality of life. Miranda was Mom's dream bird but she chose our Dad Steve. She's a daddy's girl.
SKY: IS there any more you'd like to share with us Josh?
Joshua: A number of Cockatiels joined us as did a Goffin Cockatoo. The most upsetting rescue came about when Mom was told of a Conure whose male parront threatened to throw him against the wall. That's STARBUCK. HE is on BC with his new adoptive Mom Jeanne.
Sky: That leave you buddy. Tell us about yourself.
Joshua: I came to the Stark flock in September 2012 when my Mom couldn't keep me any longer. She wanted me to get more attention then she was able to offer. My name was CHICO but my new Dad thought JOSHUA, a good Bible name was more appropriate so here I am, Joshua Chico Stark.
SKY: Thank you very much Joshua and Momma Tanya for sharing with us the ups and downs of loving and rescuing birds in need.
Next Wednesday SPOTLIGHT on CARING features KIDDO and his Mom Pam
with my heart filled with love
SKY-224183

01/01/2013 07:49.34 PM

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Come join me & the future Mrs Sky, Big Baby
HELLO EVERY BIRDIE

KING SKY here with a quick reminder of our BC NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!
Music, fun and fine food, the perfect way to send out the old year Birdie style.
The party begins at 9PM EST until midnight EST.
where; page 224183 & page 163138-kissing booth
Come join me as we celebrate 2012 and welcome in 2013. The CORONATION of KING GIZMO shall take place during the evening as well.
Come one, come all, let's get together and have a ball!!!!!!!!!!

KING SKY

12/31/2012 09:21.34 AM

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Please don't disappear on me. I lost your page number and was hoping you would be back to see me.
Now I had Momma Deb write it on my list
love SKY

12/28/2012 11:30.33 AM

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Hi Alex,
today was father's day here & the skin kids came around. Mum taught her daughter in law how to crochet. It was a bit hard at first, but she took some wool & a hook home to practise. Then the girls went for a walk with skin bro's doggie, while the men fiddled with their cars. Skin bro detailed dad's car & it looks brand new now. That was his present for dad.
Mum had a night out last night. She met up with old friends & they had a great time.
The market day w/e is on 22.-24 Sept. so she got a few weeks to make her stock even bigger than what it is already!
Hope your w/e was nice too,
v4u & a big hug,
Jivu ♥

Come visit me, Jivu says, it's time for a cup of tea......

09/02/2012 02:07.59 AM

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Hi Alex,
another day gone here. At first it was sunny & warm, but later in the afternoon it got cooler & started to rain, but spring is definitely in the air now!
Thanks for liking the new pals & thinking they were real ones, hehehehe. Mum just made another budgie & is going to make heaps more, b/c she thinks they'll be big sellers at the market. It's a 3 day event, so lots of people will come through. Yeah those pics with the cockatoos are real fantastic, mum thinks so too. She goes to the park for walks & there they are & just LOVE the peanuts in the shell. Mum's a bird woman that's for sure! She loves pigeons too, oh my our mums really should get together!
Have a great long w/e, my friend,
v4u & a big hug,
Jivu ♥

Come visit me, Jivu says, it's time for a cup of tea......

08/31/2012 06:17.53 AM

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Hey alex
I am doing fine and getting ready for our big hatchway fiesta tomorrow night. It is gonna be a blast. Well I gotta go help momma.
Love
jade

Come visit me, We miss you Willis, You are in our hearts forever!, Merlin- R.I.P. July 10, 2012, Griffin, Ruby, Jade- Quaker Little Dragons Right Fielder, Rio- Go Rainforest Raiders! & Morgan.

05/25/2012 09:11.41 AM

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PS
I forgot to mention that we, Bertie, Chirps, and mom are prayer warriors and will certainly pray for your skin aunt and all of your flockily!
That's our main activity at the Henhouse!

Come visit me, Angel Bertie's Rainbow Gym: Thanks for BOTD!, Angel Bertie: Enjoy the Spring!, Chirps: Go Kevlar Keets! Spirit Cloude is my hero!, The Happy Couple!!! & Spot&Puffin: Love those baseball players!.

04/26/2012 09:05.01 PM

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Dear Alex
Hi, you don't know us, but we saw your blog to our friend Little Angel, and decided we had to meet you! That was a very sweet and special message to a little girl bird who needs a bit of confidace. We think she is very unique, not because of her lack of feathers, but because of her sweet loving heart. She like all of us needs good friends like you, who share their heart and love. We at the Henhouse would love to have you over for tea and cakes anytime. (We are not the kind of hens to look under someone's tail!)
Both of us look forward to being your friends as you are already dear to our hearts!
Luv, Bertie and Chirps♥

04/26/2012 09:02.10 PM

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Hello Alex
It's nice to meet you! Yes, I love to annoy mom. When ever she tries to put me back in my cage, I cling to the most impossible to reach places. :)
Thank you so much for BOTD! It was such a wonderful surprise. I enjoyed being king again. I've missed the castle since last month and yesterday was so fun! BC is amazing! Thank you!
Me and mom went outside today. It's mostly sunny and warm, but a little windy. We shared a creamie and then rode around on a bike. It was great!
Thanks again for BOTD!
Your friend,
Juni

Come visit me, Curious, Foster Page ~ Welcome, Baby Tiel!, Tico, Tulip, Juni, Pearl and Faith, Sally & Cinny and Sugar.

04/19/2012 03:33.00 PM

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Hey Alex
Thanks buddy. I really didn't mean to hurt the little gal. I am glad you understand. My toes were actually cut off with scissors by my previous owner. You see, my foot was tangled up in a frayed rope toy and he was trying to get me out and cut off my toes in the process. To make matters worse, when he took me to the vet, he wanted them to euthanize me because I wasn't perfect anymore. I was only a year old then. Momma ended up with me and she and daddy had to work on my foot all the time to make it heal right. Anyway, don't feel sorry for me though because I am fine now and I can do anything you guys can do. Besides I have been here for two years now and my family loves me so much.

Rio

Come visit me, We miss you Willis, You are in our hearts forever!, Merlin- R.I.P. July 10, 2012, Griffin, Ruby, Jade- Quaker Little Dragons Right Fielder, Rio- Go Rainforest Raiders! & Morgan.

04/18/2012 08:15.45 PM

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Howdy, Alex!
I'm just flying by to let you know that your photo is now posted for all to view in the Broken Wings Gallery. Hugs and a vote, Cupid

04/17/2012 01:03.45 PM

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Hey Alex
I didn't mean to hurt Jade that bad. She was biting my feet and I already lost two toes. I can't afford to lose anymore. You quakers are feisty little guys and like to dish it out. Well, at least Jade is. Momma is mad at me too and she said it is gonna take her awhile to forgive me. I have been missing out on a lot of momma time cause she has to spend extra time taking care of Jade. I never thought it was gonna be like this.

Rio

Come visit me, We miss you Willis, You are in our hearts forever!, Merlin- R.I.P. July 10, 2012, Griffin, Ruby, Jade- Quaker Little Dragons Right Fielder, Rio- Go Rainforest Raiders! & Morgan.

04/14/2012 09:28.51 PM

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BROKEN WINGS, BROKEN PROMISES page 232121
A new page has been set up for the purpose of educating others about the abuse other birdies have suffered, the Parrot rescues that need our support and other related topics. PLEASE stop by for a visit. Read SKY's profile and why the page came into existence. My own story is there too. We are asking others to contribute stories of abused birds they or others own, about a Rescue Center or individual that needs support and articles to help new owners raise their new birds.
PLEASE, if you agree, let your BC friends know about this page so every birdie can contribute or learn important information.
Thank you, LOVE Little ANGEL, SKY and flock

04/09/2012 03:01.50 PM

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Happy Easter Alex
I'll keep your secret. You should go skinny dipping with me at the TC Patio fountain --230179--it's so much fun. Hugs and a vote Little Angel

04/08/2012 12:33.50 PM

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Hi GUYS
Just a quick reminder of the 11am est meeting at the TC Patio today to talk about bird abuse..you can contact off my page---SB, BB2 and CUpid--PATIO

HOPE TO SEE YOU TODAY SKY

04/07/2012 08:08.12 AM

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Hi Guys
I think it is an awesome idea. The trust would have to be maintained by a committee of concerned owners. The persons who need help should be screened to avoid misuse of the funds and the bird should be a rescue, and under the care of a VET. What do you think of those thoughts?
I don't want ANY BIRD TO BE SORRY FOR ME! I want owners to be aware, for people to report what may be abuse, for governments in Canada & US to take animal abuse seriously and to help even one abused animal get the surgeries etc to have a happy forever life with a great owner.
We, you and I need to see if we can't get together on a page top blog our thoughts and discuss the idea.
Let me know what you think, if you can get time to meet etc. I thought of the Treasure Chest Patio as the meeting grounds. love SKY and Momma DEB

03/30/2012 06:13.59 PM

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Dear Alex and Flock
Angel Sweetheart's mom Theresa here to thank you so much for your condolences for my beautiful and precious Sweetheart.I also thank you for your kind words of comfort to me at this time. I miss her more then words can say because she brought so much love and joy to my heart and to the flock. There will always be a special place in my heart reserved just for her.

Hugs
Theresa

Come visit me, Nippy, "Angel " THANK YOU EVERY BIRDIE", Opie, Sunny, Greenie "The newest member of the flock", Puffin, Little Bird R.I.P 3/24/2010, SHADOW, Feathers, Ceasaur, Cheeta my new name "I AM A GIRL MOM IS THRILLED", Scarlet "One of the Mighty Macaws", Alex & Sweetie "Thank you friends", Julio, Charlie, Baby " I will always love you R.I.P. 5/29/11", Happy loves Maxie Pie, "SASSY GIRL", Peppy, Emy"Thank you all for BOTD", "Sweetheart" RIP Beautiful Girl, Sweetie & Chatterbox.

03/13/2012 01:05.01 AM

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Good Morning Alwx
Thank you very much. Mom does delete our blogs at the end of every week . We told her to stop that did she listen nooooooo. I think she finally got the hint and has not deleted mine yet keep your toes crossed she don.t. We are so ready for Spring to arrive mom been doing her Spring cleaning. Putting the winter stuff away and getting the Spring stuff out. Today we even open the windows it's going to be a nice day. Boy we loved the fresh air its so fresh and just after it rained. We have been yelling at the Squirrels and Birds outside but the just ignore us.nwe know they can here us. What snobs they are. Well not to much more happen so kicking your vote off. Hugzzzzzzz LUCY

Come visit me, CASPER, SHADOW, BUTTERBALL, STORMY, CHYNA I moved in Today, SHILOH, MOCHA, COCO PUFF, WADDLES & LUCY.

03/11/2012 09:15.35 AM

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Alex
Flying into kick your vote off left a blog on Audie page for you to hugzzzzz LUCY

Come visit me, CASPER, SHADOW, BUTTERBALL, STORMY, CHYNA I moved in Today, SHILOH, MOCHA, COCO PUFF, WADDLES & LUCY.

03/04/2012 07:05.43 PM

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