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Hi Malachi and flock
Thank you so much for your well wishes. Come join me at the magic banquet table.
queen for a day
Zippy

Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--TERROR pitcher; BELLATRIX for BOTM# 217549.

06/08/2013 04:58.17 PM

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Malachi
I'm having a great time at the castle there so much to do and explore I think I will take a swim later. I traded in my cap for a crown today but I like my cap better its a lot lighter then the crown Thank you very much for Helping me celebrate such a big day. Sorry it took so long to reply back. I was at the party at Castle but my TYPEST was absent cause she had other important things to attended to. Hope you are having a great time at the Castle lets get the Party Going full blast ... Vote for you. BBF WADDLES ........ GO DRAGONS !!!!!!!

Come visit me, SHILOH Don't for get the Sun Screen, SHADOW, BUTTERBALL Evertbirdy in the Pool, STORMY Life Guard, CHYNA Summer Fun, MOCHA Lets Go Swimming, COCO PUFF Life Guard in Training, WADDLES THANK YOU VERY MUCH SPOT ..Kissing Booth & LUCY POOL PARTY.

05/25/2013 08:56.21 PM

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Hi Malachi
Spotlight on Caring
Spotlight on Caring -Taz part 7
Sky here with our last blogs with the Proctor flock. I must say I have dearly enjoyed learning all about this well known B.C. flock. SKY; Please continue, Mom Gail; SUZIQ was the next member of the flock. She came from the same bird store as Scooby. We used to visit there fairly often and buy food there as well. Suzi was a sweet bird and used to live with the owner's wife but then after nine months she decided that she did want to sell her so Burt bought her for me to try and ease the pain of losing Xena, I was not ready for a grey and didn’t know if I ever would be. Suzi still is a beautiful and sweet girl who loves her me and only me. Suzi does like to lay eggs a lot. I have had her checked out to make sure her calcium levels were okay and they were, I also make sure that she gets enough calcium in her diet. Ekkies are also very sensitive with regards to their diets. They don't do well with a lot of additives in their food or with pellets; they need a nice fresh food diet. They also have a tendency to toe tapping and wing flapping usually due to an excess of additives in their diet or stress can also be the cause. Suzi did start to toe tap and wing flap years ago and I had to play detective to try and figure out what was causing this as she was not on any pellets or other type of bird food and there didn't seem to be any cause for stress either. After a lot of research I decided my only recourse was to do an elimination diet for her. I took away all food except peas to start with until she quit and if she didn't start up again after a few days I added another vegetable which was carrots...all well there but when I added corn well Suzi started up again, mom took it away and after three days she quit again. The only food to cause an issue was corn so no more corn for her ever. If she gets a little bit of corn cause she gets the wrong bowl the toe tapping and wing flapping come right back. No corn and all is well.
CHLOE is next to join, I was still missing having a grey around the house so Burt looked through the papers and found Chloe in a neighboring state. I talked to Chloe's mom through e-mails and we met them to pick her up and take her home. Chloe has been and is a joy to have around; she decided that she liked her dad best even though she was a Mother's Day present for mom. She is a good talker and has lots of sounds, some that she makes up. She loves to sing.
SIMON came to join us the following year. I always wanted a B&G macaw and so back to the papers for Burt. He spotted Simon in a neighboring state as well. We took the drive to see him. When we got there, we were let in to a very dark house where all the blinds were drawn and there was another macaw in the back screaming with a blanket over the cage

Come visit me, JESSE, AMANDO, a Rain Forest Raider, little angel, jack, Sarah Little Bird, rally,, ANGEL, I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, 2nd baser, Zeena, I'm a Major League Beak, SKY Mighty Macaw's Pitcher, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.

05/25/2013 08:21.42 AM

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Spotlight on Caring Taz part 7b
As soon as Simon saw us he let out a really loud and friendly Hi, and as soon as we walked in we knew he was coming home with us no matter what. He has been a challenge for sure and I got bitten quite a few times in the beginning. He does not like men at all, in the 12 years he has been here that has not changed. He is a momma's boy and he has anger issues but I have figured him out pretty good now so I rarely get bitten unless I cause it by not paying attention. He is a very sweet bird in his own right. He loves being held and loved; I call him my cockatoo in a blue suit. My heart melts when he looks up at me and says "I love you", just like a guy. CHICA flew into our lives when her previous owner decided that he couldn't care for her anymore so he gave her to me. When Chica first came to live her she didn't like to be touched very much. She used to eat absolutely everything in sight until her bowl was empty. She gained quite a few grams now she is starting to enjoy being preened and held. It has taken time and patience so it is so nice to see her enjoying herself. She has learned a lot of new words from Simon and she has the most infectious laugh that it is impossible not to laugh with her.
PEARL was a beautiful little cockatiel. Burt saw her in a pet store, he really needs to stay away from those places, and brought her home. This was shortly after Tweety passed away. She was a sweetie and was sitting on Burt’s shoulder a few days after getting here and laid two eggs, she never laid anymore after that. She was with us for a few years and then got sick, we tried hard to save her but eventually she just couldn't stay with us anymore. It seemed as if she had turned the corner and was doing better but the next morning she was gone. She is buried in our back yard in the flowers. Miss you little girl. NAPOLEON joined us next. In case you didn't guess by now, I love greys. A lady in the bird club wanted to find a home for him and while at the meeting Napoleon and I were bonding so Burt talked to the lady and Napoleon was mine. They brought him over with his cage that evening. Napoleon is a wonderful companion and a wonderful bird. Napoleon is a sweet and loving bird who loves to give me kisses. He is constantly learning new words but won’t talk in front of Burt, when Burt leaves the room he starts talking or if he is with mom he talks…of course he doesn't like Burt or men for that matter. I am now complete...I have my grey...
Sky; Thank you for sharing such loving and touching facts about your bird family.
with my heart filled with love
Sky 224183

05/25/2013 08:11.25 AM

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Hi from Micky
Sorry for the late reply... Mom and I cannot believe I am 9 years old already. I came to Mom when I was only a couple of months old and now I am a big boy and so independent. My entire flock lucked out because Mom cleaned all our cages outdoors and she gave every birdy a new toy, but I got TWO new toys and some treats. To make things better, I got BOTD. What more could a bird want. Spending a day in that Man Cave with King Jetta was something a bit different from the usual castle experience but it was loads of fun. Thanks so much for coming by to wish me a Happy Hatchday and to congratulate me on BOTD. I do hope you got a piece of the cake Lizzie baked - she is the best! Mom made cookies but they don't compare to the cake. Sorry Mom... giving Mom a kiss. See you on the baseball field!

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 - Left Fielder for the QUAKER LITTLE DRAGONS, Pepper - Thanks everybirdy for BOTD!, TiPaul - I'm a SILVER SLUGGER, Floop - 2nd Base for the MIGHTY MACAWS, Marley - BOTD again! It is not possible!, Zak - Thank you everybirdy for BOTD! & Lee-Roial RIP - Thanks for remembering me..

05/24/2013 11:16.47 AM

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Hi Malachi
Thank you so much for your well wishes on our kids day as botd. Sorry that we took a while to respond. Mom's been traveling and also packing for our move
Best to you
Romeo

Come visit me, Sunny and Haley - thank you friends!, thank you: Romeo and Julie(loving memory of Maxi ) & Tahoe and Pearl.

05/11/2013 11:05.43 AM

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Hello Malachi & Flock ,
Thank you so much for remembering the day I departed to the Rainbow Bridge. It meant a lot to me & my mom. Also, thank you for the congrats on me making BIRD OF THE DAY ~

You all are very sweet and thoughtful ~

Hugs to you all,
Skittles

Come visit me, Pico, Bindi - R.I.P. ♥ & Skittles - R.I.P. ♥.

05/06/2013 09:03.15 AM

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Hi Malachi and Flock!
Thank to all of you for your special greetings on my HatchDay! Having you celebrating with me made it super special as I can't believe what fun it has been! Enjoy your day!~~v4u~~Molly

Come visit me, Cookie, Molly & Tahoe.

04/29/2013 03:18.51 PM

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Lets Party
Thank you all for making me BOTD I was really surprised. It's a honor to be your Queen of the day. I'm having a great time at the castle With Queen Chyna she showing me around . So lets party !!!!!!!! V4 U ... SHADOW

04/22/2013 04:55.23 PM

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Hi Malachi
Spotlight on Caring -Taz part 2
SKY; How did you become a bird owner?
Mom GAIL;When we got back from Hawaii we started doing a lot of research on parrots, especially cockatoos. While doing that research a friend of ours had a little cockatiel named Tweety that they wanted to find a home for since his wife was pregnant and they didn’t think it was safe to have her around bird poop, so Tweety was our first bird and we were hooked. The rest of the flock followed though out the years…
Tweety (Cockatiel (RIP)
TJ (CAG) (RIP)
Jewels (Nanday Conure)
Taz (Citron C2)
Xena (CAG) (RIP)
Calabar (Mitred Conure) (RIP)
Scooby Doo (OWA)
SuziQ (SI Ekkie)
Chloe (CAG)
Simon (B&G Macaw)
Pearl (Cockatiel (RIP)
Chica (B&G Macaw)
Napoleon (CAG)
Rosie (GALA)) SKY; TAZ, when did you join BC?
TAZ; 11/16/2006 but Mom didn’t start using it much until 3/23/2011 and Suzi Q was voting to help Chi chi attain her 10K votes…
SKY; tell us a little about how you are involved with birds?
Mom Gail; Other than taking care of my own flock, I am the secretary/treasurer of our local bird club. We are involved with rescuing birds and finding homes them and others that need a new home.
Sky; thank you Taz and Mom Gail. We will continue with our interview next Wednesday.
with my heart filled with love,
Sky 224183

04/17/2013 09:29.19 AM

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Hi Malachi
SPOTLIGHT on CARING TAZ and Mom Gail
Hello Everyone, SKY here with this weeks SPOTLIGHT on CARING. Today I will begin a series of wonderful interviews with TAZ, from the PROCTOR FLOCK and his wonderful mom Gail.. SKY; When did you first become interested in birds? Mom Gail; When my husband and I were in Hawaii on the island of Maui we stayed in a hotel that had parrots all over the lobby. We would go and look and talk to them all each day. Some were in cages and some like the macaws were on a big round ring perches. They had a parrot walk one day and we went on it to see what went on behind the scenes. It was very interesting and the gal who was their main caretaker was very knowledgeable. We decided to go to a bird store just to look at the parrots and on the way we got our picture taken with macaws all over us and that was fun, still have that picture. We found the bird store and began looking around and we told we could come into the baby bird room. That is where we both fell in love with a baby Umbrella cockatoo named Sweet Pea. Being just a baby it was the sweetest thing and of course wanted to cuddle…I was hooked. My husband being the sweet man he is tried to buy Sweet Pea for me. He talked to the owner and offered what he thought was a fair amount for the bird. We gave him our phone number for the hotel and left. Of course I was so anxious about it I couldn’t focus on anything else, we got the phone call and they declined our offer. They did call back later with a counter but it was still way too high for us…over $3000.
We left Hawaii without Sweet Pea…still thinking about that baby.
to be continued
with my heart filled with love SKY 224381

04/09/2013 07:08.42 PM

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Hiya Malachi!
Mom is backkkkkk! She came home yesterday from Jason's and was super exhausted!! Mom and Jason saw a few movies went out to eat and hung pictures in his apartment! He had 9 wood carvings that Grandpa made!! Mom hung them in the dining area and she and Jason went to TJMAXX and Mom bought him a nice big painting for over his couch! It's starting to look lived in now that Mom hung some stuff on the walls!! :)Remember I told you awhile ago that Mom purchased a blow-up mattress and had it shipped to Jason? Well Mom couldn't sleep on it cause it was not to comfy! Mom ended up sleeping on the couch recliner which wasn't to comfy either. Needless to say, she didn't get much sleep while she was there. Today Mom did a lot of cleaning in her room and the bathroom. We were happy just to have her back home with us!! Jason called today to tell mom he stopped at the humane society and he is thinking about volunteering there!! He has to apply on line and take a course that they will send him to. Mom sure is excited about this!!! I will let you know what happens!! :)
While Mom was away the Gym arrived that Mango won from the Bird Safe store contest!! I got to play on it before anyone else did because I am the only one that dad can handle with out getting a finger removed!! Heehehe... It was fun!!!
That's all for now!! I gotta get to bed soon!
Thank you for wishing Little Angel Peep a Happy Hatchday in heaven!! Mom had no idea that she was BOTD too!! It was so nice to see all of the wonderful notes left on her page. Lil Peep was a very special girl and will always be in our hearts!!!

Big hugs, Callie and flock

Come visit me, Callie*, * Mango* I HAVE A NUDDER VIDEO!! :)**, GREEN, Peetie & Lola LOVE THE CRACKERJACK CONURES!, Paulie* Thank you for the hatchday wishes!!! & Little Angel Peep! Loves Willie! 4/28/12.

04/07/2013 07:12.17 PM

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Hi Malachi
I am the Humpday Queen. Yeaaaaaaaay! thankyou so much for this honor. i hope you can come to the castle and help me celebrate my special honor. love Boo Boo

Come visit me, Paddy Cake & Piddy Girl, CORI & BOO BOO.

04/03/2013 04:13.23 PM

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Hi Malachi
Hello everyone, Sky here with this weeks SPOTLIGHT on CARING. I must apologize for missing 2 weeks but with the disappearance of Oliver 2 it was decided to fore-go continuing his Spotlight article. As many of you will know last week was of extreme stress at the SKY Flock Home. After being asked by several of my good BC friends I will share what took place.
On the weekend of March 23rd a woman came to visit us looking to adopt a baby Budgie. When she saw that my Momma Deb has 2 very sweet pet rats she screamed and looked rather uncomfortable. Her husband teased her for over-reacting. She stayed and met the little white and violet baby that was ready for his new home. Happy with the baby she left with her new friend.
While here she met me, SKY, minding my own business chewing on wood blocks and just hanging out as usual. She never asked what was wrong with my wing or Momma Deb would have explained my story of abuse. On Monday morning the OSPCA where at the front door with a complaint regarding the home being over-run in rats ( come on now, 2 is not over-run) and there were birds inside with broken limbs.
Momma Deb allowed them into our home, having nothing to hide. They checked all of us out and when the woman inspector met me and my fister Little Angel a severe plucker, she told my Momma Deb that both of us couldn't have a quality life, and that she ought to think of euthanizing us. Momma Deb told her in no uncertain terms her opinion on that one.
The inspectors who decided my life was worthless also didn't know a Budgie from a Cockatiel or one color of each from another. This uneducated person who passed a death sentence knew nothing about birds.
Momma Deb was very upset about what was said regarding me and Little Angel and turned to her BC family for help. The response was beyond belief. When the male inspector returned last Thursday he said the OSPCA had received 100s of emails and many calls on our behalf. All was revoked and we shall remain safely with Momma Deb. Through this Momma Deb learned the following;
1) no owner HAS to allow the animal control people into their home without a written warrant
2) whenever possible keep something in writing from a Vet stating that the bird is healthy, and able to live a quality life. If it has any disability or behavior issue-plucking etc
3) ignorance is dangerous--educate these people before they arrive at someone else's door. If you are "birdly," offer to consult for them
4) The BC family is a powerful force in your corner when you really need them.
I wish to thank all of you for your prayers, emails, calls and LOVE.
with my heart filled with love SKY 224183
Come over to meet my NEW FISTER ZEENA 255116

04/02/2013 09:03.20 PM

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hello malachi
I would like to thank you for stopping by
and leaving me GOOD WISHES on BOTD,
And a V4U Have a great day
MIKEY TIELS-ROCK..

Come visit me, Mikey, Birdie Haven Park--OPEN June 1st/13, Chuey,, Zoey & Cricket & Nakita.

03/21/2013 02:00.58 PM

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THANKS FROM PRINCESS LUCY
Hi Malachi,
You are still as beautiful as I remember. You were the first birdie to welcome my fister, Daisy and me to the BC. I want to thank you so very much for congratulating me and helping to make me BOTD. Mommy and I still don't understand how that happened since I'm on here so infrequently these days, but we really appreciate it. I just love being a Queen and/or a Princess. That's what I am at home!
Love from Little Princess Lucy♥

Come visit me, Mr. Finnegan - Mourning my fister, Binky, Daisy - R.I.P. - BOTW 9/17-9/23/07 & Princess Lucy Blue Mourning my fister, Binky.

03/17/2013 02:29.40 PM

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Hi Malachi
Thankyou so much for this honor. i was completely surprised. i hope you can join me at the castle to help me celebrate this special honor.I will be serving green bagels and plenty of irish beers , Wigle whiskey and Arsenal ciders to celebrate the beginning of the St Paddys Day weekend with a huge spread of irish food. Happy TGIF Day.
love your queen for a day Cori and entourage BOO BOO

Come visit me, Paddy Cake & Piddy Girl, CORI & BOO BOO.

03/15/2013 03:04.04 PM

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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

03/13/2013 06:51.43 AM

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Hi!!
Thanks so much for congratulating me on BOTD!! I had the best time hanging out in the castle. But, even better was seeing old friends. And meeting lots of new friends. I'm leaving you a piece of celebratory carrot cake. Thanks again!!
Hugs, Mango

Come visit me, Mango, Sunshine & Poppy.

03/09/2013 01:44.42 PM

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Hi from Queen Maxie!
Thanks so much for the BOTD congrats. Good seeing you again....Cya...

Come visit me, Maxie the WonderBird! & 10 GRAND HOF CLUB- Welcomes Screech!.

03/07/2013 09:07.40 PM

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Hi Malachi
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 07:15.22 PM

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Hi Malachi
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 05:56.50 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 05:46.42 PM

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Hello Malachi
Just stopping by to thank you for Congratulating me on my BOTD win!! I was very surprised as was Mom! I just loved being in the spotlight!! :)
Mom and Dad had a busy weekend remodeling the bathroom and Mom pulled a muscle in her shoulder. Ouch!!She doesn't remember how or when it happened, only that it still hurts! :(
Thanks again for sharing my big day with me. I had lots n lots of fun!!!
Hugs, Peetie

02/25/2013 04:20.08 PM

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Hi Guys
Thank you so much for voting us Birds Of The Day.
It is such a wonderful honor.
Love,
Cammie and Bourke.

Come visit me, ANGEL SUNNY, ALEX **** I own the pie shop***, SAWYER, RIO & SKYE, POPEYE, SAFFRON (SASSY), THE PRETTY ROSE FLOWER SHOP, PEARL, EMERALD (Emmie, ANGEL LUCKY *Goodbye dear friends, I love you*, BLUE & JEWEL *Four new baby pictures*, CALICO, THE PROUD BIRD PIE SHOP *Now owned by Alex*, SELF SERVE FLOWER PAGE, CAMELLIA & BOURKE, ANGEL CHILLI & GINGER.

02/16/2013 10:17.36 AM

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Hi Malachi
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 03:24.23 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 03:03.51 PM

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HI Malachi
Thank you for the congrats for botd! I had a lot of fun two days in a row! Wow! First my 21 year anniversary and now botd! Does it get much better?! I am one happy boy! Glad you could share it with me;)

hugs,

Joey

Come visit me, Joey, Cleo, Chicklet-Thanks everybirdie! Wow!, Poppy & Sunny.

01/31/2013 09:36.44 PM

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Hi Malachi
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 08:17.01 PM

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Hi Malachi
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 03:34.20 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! Sorry for the copy and paste. lol

01/06/2013 11:18.58 AM

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Hi from Marley
It has been a strange holiday season for us in the country. The last mom remembers is when everything looked pretty as a Christmas card and Marley got BOTD and then got it a second day and she was upset because it is not supposed to happen. Well, the snow was falling hard and she had to go out and that is when thing started happening. Our little village lost power and not everyone got it back at the same time. Not everyone lost it at the same time either. It was flashing off and on at our place and we shut down whatever we could, hoping not to lose it, but things went that night. Mom was in the shower when it happened. She was full of soap and she came out of the bathroom in a towel, screaming out for Dad to get the generator working so she could rinse off. By the time he got things going, the water had gotten cool and Mom was not happy when she came out of there. She started a fire to warm up the place but we were cozy warm because the bird room is taken care of. It was getting late, so with nothing much to do, no internet, no TV, Mom said goodnight to us, and went to sleep. We woke her early the next day and cheered her and Dad on while they shoveled the many inches of snow that had fallen overnight. Mom said the snow was up past her waist. It is now after Christmas... and after New Years. we DID have power the day before Christmas, but it was still doing funny things even then, so Mom would turn on the computer, sneak in a vote (except when we had no internet and no power for those few days) and turn it off again, even though we have those special UPS things, Mom does not trust them . Dad was having trouble with his computer - he could not get past the bios. Mom has already lost two hard drives when she moved, so doesn't want that happening again. We had another storm that was supposed to skip us but hit Montreal. Mom was laughing last night, since the others did nothing in Montreal. This one hit Montreal and us. Another 50 cm which is 20 inches. When will it end? We are in January and the worst is usually in January and February. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas – tell us all about it. Oh yes, we DID get treats and toys and all sorts of stuff, throughout Hanukkah and on Christmas Day. We had a boring New Years since Mom and Dad went out – her skin daughter came to visit with the rugbrats, and mom said she was glad to see them go, and if they don’t come again for another year or ten she will be happy. The daughter left things for mom to clean up after them, and mom just left it, saying she will do it another time. She made a New Years resolution, to get us on BC more often, and another to get me caught up with my thank yous – so Thank you very much for all those votes to get me in for BOTD, not once but twice! Mom made another cake and I am dropping off a big piece for you, in case you did not get one the first time. Better late than never I say.

01/05/2013 07:42.31 AM

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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 02:27.22 PM

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Hi Malachi
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 07:50.39 PM

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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

12/30/2012 05:25.43 PM

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Hi Malachi
Thank you so much for stopping by today to congratulate me on being BOTD. I am one very busy bird.
Come, enjoy the party with me at the KB/castle, it's not a party without my friends.
love KING SKY

12/28/2012 07:54.20 PM

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Ur invited to join Charlie and the Lardfeathers Band

New band members needed for following positions:
Singer (preferably female)
Guitarist
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Requirements:
Picture of you playing your preferred instrument
A funny story about you to match what is in our "quirky habits" section
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12/18/2012 04:42.29 PM

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HI MALACHI
Thanks for the congrats,lets be friends,fly by anytime,V4U.Tweety

Come visit me, Jedi the new dude...Yipee!!! Im BOTD 3/26/13, Snowflake The California Girl..., Tweety says Tiel Terrors rock and rule the house! & Panther...Go tiel terrors....

12/11/2012 10:37.57 AM

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Thank you so much!
Gizmo here, to thank you so much for the hatchday wishes and votes, which made it possible for me to be BOTD. And what a two days it was. Sorry I am a bit late but life was chaotic here with a snow storm and ice pellets. Mom surprised me with a cake, and my favorite toy, one I liked when I was a little grey, one which she said she could not find anymore. I guess she found one. She cooked our favorite supper, because it is MY favorite supper. Of course my hatchday came on a dance lesson night, but she brought me with her, and I was a good girl. I even danced with the other people who were learning the new dance. Mom said she brought her partner along for the partner dance, since she does not have one since she moved. She shares with someone for learning the new dances and when she goes out on Friday nights sometimes people ask her to dance so she is good with that. I got to drink water from a bowl that belongs to the teacher’s cat but it had been washed first. Mom got clean water for me and she brought snacks along for me too. Having been at the castle before, I partied like there was no tomorrow and with so many birdies coming by to congratulate me, I was in the spotlight all day and night. I truly felt like a Queen. Of course some of my flock tagged along. What would a day at the castle be without my fisters and frothers. I do have to say I am not the Gizmo who is up for BOTM – a few of you got me confused with that Gizmo, my namesake. We are just birdy friends. PLEEEEEZE don’t vote for me til the end of the month by mistake now. I love having friends, but this is not the way. LOL Thank you for the best two days ever!

12/11/2012 08:12.23 AM

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From the McFlock to yours~

RaneBeau, Kelly, Alfie, Kirby, Saber, Reba, Riza & Grover

Come visit me, RaneBeau ('>.

11/22/2012 07:25.43 AM

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