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In November of 2000, I walked into Petsmart in Missoula, MT to buy a dog toy for my cocker spaniel and walked out $2,500.00 poorer with Tiki, a 6 month old umbrella cockatoo, and a huge, Macaw-sized cage. I never had a bird other than the canaries we had as kids, so I got on the internet to see what I got into. Needless to say, I learned an expensive lesson about impulse purchases. Of course it wasn't her fault that I was so ignorant so I decided I would give her the best possible life I could. Instead, she gave me a much richer life and more love than I could imagine.. |
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Hi! My name is Tiki (short for Tequila Rose)
I am an Umbrella Cockatoo from Tucson, AZ.
Baby Girl Missy Poo Missy FooFoo
13 years old F
Umbrella Cockatoo
Low sodium Wheat Thins Soy cheese peas in the pod grapes low sodium tortilla chips chicken chicken bones (digs out the marrow) red pellets in her pelleted food safflower and sunflower seeds
cement perch in front of cage nest box Mama's bed On Mama and anywhere Mama is
rattan furniture things that resemble snakes large black objects (like garbage bags) the muppets
She thinks I'm the most loving bird in the world. She can't imagine life without me. I call her "Baby Girl", and anyone else that I know well. When I meet someone new, I say "Hello!" but if I know them, it's "Hello Baby Girl!", even the guys. She tells me she loves me everyday and loves to snuggle. I've even been taken camping in the mountains where, at night, she sleeps with me in her sleeping bag. She believes I'm an angel on earth. Since I will out-live her, she will have her 8 year-old niece take me when she can't care for me anymore. I already know and love her, so I feel the transition will be an easy one. But I know I will miss my loving friend.
I have a certain blanket I like to hide under. I always like to take it when we go outside. In fact, I won't come out of my cage to go outside if you don't have my blanket with you. Also, I like you to scratch my wing feathers as I'm scratching the side of my head with one claw. I also like part of my cage covered at all times in case I see any "Monsters" outside. I can duck behind the covered part so they can't see me. I hate the muppets on TV. For some reason they make me freeze up when they are on..
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Thank you so much for your comments!!! Come visit me, Tiki (short for Tequila Rose).
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12/25/2011 07:31.14 PM
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06/01/2011 01:04.16 PM
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Hi tiki that's a pretty name. Fly by and visit me when ya can. I twould be nice to see you. Left a votie for you. See ya soon. bye for now.Come visit me, Tweet & Squak.
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05/08/2011 05:08.25 AM
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08/03/2010 10:33.11 AM
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More Chances To Win! Bird of the week is now becoming Bird of the Day! Beginning Monday, February 1, 2010, we will switch from Bird of the Week to Bird of the Day. The winner will get 1,000 Bird eClub points and his or her bird’s photo will be in the spotlight all day.
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01/27/2010 01:01.16 PM
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Hi Tiki My name is Roxy and I am an Umbrella too. Just thought I would drop you a line to say Hello. I have a nice home in Virginia Beach and like you I love my mom more than anyting. (except food) Dad is writing this. He does my secretarial work for me. Leaving you a vote. Drop by and see me sometime. Bye bye.Come visit me, Pearl, Scout the Cape Parrot, Barry, Snow White and the Seven Tiels & Roxy.
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08/24/2009 01:06.28 PM
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Hello Tiki What a pretty girl you are, welcome to BC. I'm Romeo a male umbrella. I've been here over a year and let me tell you it's loads of fun getting to know all the birdies on here. I hope you will stop by and visit. RomeoCome visit me, CoCoPuff, Rusty Playing 2nd Base for the Greyt Grey Wings, Smokey, Sunny, Bobbitt & Buttecup, Romeo & Our Angel Wings Toy Shoppe.
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07/26/2009 07:10.45 AM
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Hi Tiki Welcome to the BC. You sure are a magnificent looking bird. Read your story and my mom did not know what she was in for either. My home cost $500.00 plus I had an infection that cost another $400.00 and I am only a Hahns Macaw. However after 2 years I am loved more than the dogs. And my parents really love there animals. So glad to hear you are both tight now. Here is my vote for you. Please come and vote for me and check out my blog. Hugs & Kisses, Sweet PeaCome visit me, Sweet Pea.
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07/20/2009 04:28.28 AM
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Welcome Tiki I love your story. I am a Goffin's cockatoo and quite a screamer. I've been through a few homes, so I am just getting used to this one. My Mom has made plans for all of us too because we will all outlive her. Her granddaughter babysits us sometimes and I really like her, so I know I'll be happy with her. I just say "Hi, Charlie", "what", "love you", and "good". Rather limited vocabulary, but it works for me. I voted for you...CharlieCome visit me, Jewely, Snowball, Pepper, Gable, PC, Kaylib & Charlie.
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07/19/2009 12:02.34 AM
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Hi Tiki Welcome to BC. You are a beutiful bird! I am a smaller version of you - a goffin. I am really silly and do a lot of funny things for my family. Please stop by and visit us. I am voting for you tonight. SassyCome visit me, Hilda (even though I am a boy), Sunny, Pierre, Chubatta (instead of Chubaka) & Elvira.
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07/18/2009 06:28.05 PM
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