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Active within 1 Day Hi! My name is Moocher Ducks I am a Society Finch from Albuquerque, NM. Big Moochers 7 years old F Society Finch Anything that the golfers feed us. At the Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course. Our favorite spots are: the pond on #6, the fairways of #2 and 3, and the #1 tee box. When the golfers don't feed ME first. The geese that fly in for the summer-they eat our food and poop everywhere. BC needs to add DUCK under Bird Species category. Free Food. Waiting at the #1 tee box at 5:00 AM for free food.. If you are going to hit us with a golf ball, please say FORE. We get confused when you shout DUCK!!!.

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Hi Moocher Ducks
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 11:04.48 AM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
Spotlight on Caring-Taz part 6
Hello from SKY. Welcome to part 6 of my interview with Taz and his Mom Gail Sky; Please tell us about Xena and the other birds that make up your flockily. Mom Gail; XENA was the love of my life. She was my soul mate and when she died a part of me died with her, she left a hole in my heart. Don't get me wrong, I love all of my babies very much. Xena was only 18 months old when she died; we got her from the same lady where we got Taz. This can be a very long story so I'll make it short. Xena broke one of her legs but it was just a hairline fracture so she had to live in her aquarium for four months while it healed. She did amazing while living there. We used to live in a townhouse with three levels at that time and we used to go to the bottom level to relax at night and watch TV. Some of the birdies used to live on the second level and some on the bottom level so the birdies that lived on the second level all came down stairs so we were all together. Burt used to pick up Xena's aquarium and bring it down so she could be with the rest of the flock. This hairline fracture healed and Xena was back in her cage and all was going well until she broke the other leg but this was worse and required surgery to put a pin in it, back in the aquarium she went for another four months. She was so good; never once in either instance did she cry from pain or ever try to bite me. I had to give her antibiotics so I used to pulverize the pill and add it to some cantaloupe juice and Xena would happily eat it all up...she loved cantaloupe. After the four months were up, she went back to the vet, he x-rayed her and decided the pin needed to come out as it was starting to cause issues with her walking. I was in the room with her during her recovery time and she never woke up from the surgery! The vet did everything he could to try and resuscitate her but nothing worked. I cried out in such pain and fell to the floor when she didn't come to. I was devastated and I mean devastated beyond belief. They gave Xena's body to me wrapped in a towel and I sat on the floor literary wailing until they came gave me a room to sit in. I sat there and cried and wailed until Burt came to pick me up, they called him as I couldn't drive myself home. It took me a couple of years before she could even think about her without breaking down. I couldn't sleep or eat and lost 40 pounds during the first few months; I told you she took a piece of my heart. Burt didn't know what to do or how to console me as I was inconsolable. Thank goodness that I had my husband and all my babies here to help me though it. I never thought in a million years that I could ever love a little bird so very much.
Sky; next week we shall conclude our interview with Taz and Mom GAil. I trust all have enjoyed this series as much as I have in preparing it.
with my heart filled with love
Sky 224183

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 & Miss BB ready for the Derby, Lupe', flynn, Poncho, Casey & Tia ready for the Derby, broken wings, broken promises & CASPER, I'm a White Hawk!!!.

05/10/2013 02:48.10 PM

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Hi Everybirdie!
You guys are so kind to stop by with your so appreciated congrats on my special day! Enjoy your day and Thank you!~~v4u~~Molly

Come visit me, Cookie, Molly & Tahoe.

05/02/2013 02:23.00 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks & friends
Spotlight on Caring-TAZ part 5
Hi birdies, SKY here with the 5th part of our interview with the PROCTOR flock. I wish to thank TAZ and his Mom Gail for sharing with us. SKY; please, continue to tell us about your wonderful flock members. JEWEL was the next to join the flock, Burt saw her in one of the local bird stores and as I said before he is a sucker for birdies needing a home so Burt paid for her and home she came. He thought that maybe she would help mom get over TJ. She was originally purchased from the store as a present for a man's wife but was returned after she decided she didn't like the woman and bit her. Guess what, she is my girl now...see what taking a little time can do.
CALABAR was a Mitred conure and was Jewel’s best friend. Their cages were close to each other and they would be visiting and playing together all day long. Calabar was one of the bird store employee’s bird but they also had an Umbrella cockatoo that attacked her and left a mark on her beak so they wanted a safer environment for her so we took her in. Before she came to live with her previous owner her life was not so good, she was exposed to a lot of bad things like cigarette smoke, marijuana smoke etc. she did not get a good diet their either…taco chips etc. She lived in a party house that was not a proper place for a parrot. She was with us for 10 years and one day we came home and found her on the bottom of her cage. She had passed away while we were gone. We had a necropsy done and it was found that she had a hole in her proventicular and some other issues probably caused by her diet and exposure to bad air. I miss her a lot as she was a very sweet girl who loved to ride on shoulders and loved car rides.

Scooby Doo joined us after we used to visit another bird store here and we saw him there a few times but then he got sold to a lady who ended up returning him as she said she was allergic to him. We used to visit him at the store until one day Scooby was out and sitting on a little girls shoulder and he decided he would fly over to visit me and he sat on my shoulder for the rest of the time I was there so they decided to buy him and a new cage and home he came. Burt calls him the Universal Parrot...he loves everyone and never bites. He is a joy to take to schools as he loves the kids there.
with my heart filled with love,
SKY 224183

04/30/2013 05:54.35 PM

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Spotlight on CARING-Taz part 4
HELLO all, SKY BOY here with the continuing interview with our good friends TAZ, The PROCTOR FLOCK and Mom Gail SKY; Tell me about the birds in your flock? Are any rescues?
MOM GAIL; TWEETY our first fid passed away on New Year's Day 2005, she was 11 years old. She was a very sweet girl and she is missed.
TAZ is the only planned fid in our flock Taz, we found him at a breeders about 180 miles away. We decided on a citron cockatoo after doing a lot of research on them. He was only a couple of months old when we first saw him and of course we fell in love with him. He stayed there until he was 6 months and then he joined our flock. He is a joy but he is also a challenge. He used to be strictly a mama’s boy but around 10 years ago he decided that in the mornings he is a papa’s boy but in the evening he loves me. If I am in the room as well as Burt then his mission is to get rid of me. He is a planner; he plans and figures out the best way to get me. I have been bitten quite badly a few times and Burt was almost ready to remove him from the flock but I would never let that happen. Burt would never really do that but in the moment that he saw me bitten he was just very upset. We have a system figured out so that we are not in the bird room together when Taz is out. He is such an intelligent fellow; it is amazing to watch him. He loves wood and will go through a toy in less than a day so we need to have lots and lots of wood around for him.

TJ was next to join, Burt saw him in the local pet store sitting in a small cage looking very sad…Burt is a sucker for a sad face so he bought him and surprised me. I took him to our vet and had all the tests done as I had a bad feeling about him. He was with us for a short nine months. One day after his quarantine was over I noticed that he had some discharge coming from one of his nares so off to the vet we went. The vet did a culture and came back and the result was Pseudomonas so he gave me the medicine to treat him. TJ was none too fond of being toweled for his medicine but over all he did great. I had to flush his nares as well. He appeared to be over it and was doing well. About a month later I noticed discharge coming from the same nare again. Off to the vet and more tests were taken and this time the vet came back with a diagnoses of Aspergillus so more medicine for TJ to take. I followed the vet's instructions but started to think that things were not right so I called to talk to the vet and could not get a hold of him but the tech said to continue the meds as they all needed to be taken to be effective. I gave TJ his next dose but shortly after he was convulsing on the bottom of his cage so I called Burt and we took him to the emergency vet and unfortunately TJ did not make it. They tried to save him but it was not to be. I felt very guilty about that and blamed myself for his death, I still do.
to be continued
with my heart filled with love
Sky 224183

04/30/2013 04:43.43 PM

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Hey Moocher Ducks ~
Can you play on the Wonder Wings birdie baseball team this year? PLEASE????? We need YOU!!! If so, send my mom your 15 numbers - 1 - 12 roger doger. Send all info to Debi at willisd@ada.org. Big hug, Indy

Come visit me, INDIANA SAM ~ CO-CAPTAIN OF THE WONDER WINGS!.

04/08/2013 04:02.53 PM

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Thank you
Thank you for all the well wishes for me being BOTD. I am so happy. My face is blushing with cheer. I think to celebrate I will have a bath on my Mommy's kitchen counter.
Please don't worry if I am not on all the time. My Mommy stays at home and cares for my human little brother and sister. She is a busy Mommy. I appreciate all your blogs and votes. See you soon.
Love, Charlie
ps. I voted for you

Come visit me, Charlie.

03/19/2013 01:34.16 PM

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Hi Guys!
thank you guys for stopping by when i was BOTD! Rio

Come visit me, Rio- wow! what a surprise! thanks everybirdie!!, Guido- thank you every birdie for making me BOTD!, Chicken & Roxie- thank you all for making me BOTD!!!.

03/13/2013 12:07.31 PM

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Hi Ducks
thanks so much for stopping by. this sure was a big surprise for me, and I was not even expecting it. Squak

Come visit me, Tweet & Squak.

03/02/2013 03:11.59 PM

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MOOCHER DUCK & FLOCK!!!
Thanks for the congrats on me being BOTD.....A vote for you......Stormy : )

Come visit me, Cydney THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING ME BOTD 4/18/13, Sam, Cinnamon (deceased R.I.P.), Stormy THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING ME BOTD 2/26/13 & Princess THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING ME BOTD 1/10/13.

02/27/2013 12:40.15 PM

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Hi guys!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Watch out for those golf balls! Roxie

Come visit me, Rio- wow! what a surprise! thanks everybirdie!!, Guido- thank you every birdie for making me BOTD!, Chicken & Roxie- thank you all for making me BOTD!!!.

02/23/2013 07:24.16 PM

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Moocher Ducks and your adopted flock
hehehehehe I do love you guys. Punkin here to thank you for flying by today. You could have knocked me over with a finch feather when I heard Ipo yelling at mom "THAT'S PUNKIN, MOM!!! SHE'S BOTD!!!" I never expected this honor.
I could wish that my fister, Sidney, could have been here to share this day too but not to be. But it's been a wonderful day and I have everybird to thank for that. THANK YOU

Come visit me, Shaggy--2010-2013, Ipo, Sidney ~~ALWAYS IN MY HEART~~6/1996-2/2013, Oatie Odette, Kiwi, Sophie O'Too *READY TO PLAY BALL*, Ike & Punkin *LET'S PLAY BALL*.

02/03/2013 08:56.05 PM

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Hi Birds
V4U today. I was so surprised that I won Bird Of The Day today! It sure has been fun, and it made my day. :) Thank you so much for your vote and for congratulating me too. From, Marigold

Come visit me, Mayo, Dandy & Marigold.

01/27/2013 04:23.24 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks & friends
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 06:17.35 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
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 06:07.41 PM

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Come visit me, Chaka vote my b.ff luigi#225307 4 botm, CHAKA'S ADVERTISING AGENCY, Botm Winners Circle-VOTE 4 BOTM JETTA, Prayer Requests, chaka's campaign story, chaka's soccer field recruting players 4 PRESEASON, SANTA BIRD CLAUSE RUN BY CHAKA pls register wish l, CHAKA & CALY'S BUFFET & GROCERY & NANDAY CONURE CLUB next tow april 1st.

01/06/2013 02:26.58 PM

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Come join me for a fun time at the KB
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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
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01/05/2013 06:21.15 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 04:46.05 PM

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REMINDER OF THE SKIING, SLEDDING NIGHT
TONIGHT
7:30 PM EST

AT THE CASTLE--224183

we;ll head to the KB--163138 for hot chocolate and snacks
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12/27/2012 03:18.55 PM

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CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING TONIGHT
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starting at 7:30PM EST

come join us, bring a song to sing and enjoy the CHRISTMAS SEASON with your BC FRIENDS
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12/20/2012 04:42.16 PM

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Ur invited to join Charlie and the Lardfeathers Band

New band members needed for following positions:
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Requirements:
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A funny story about you to match what is in our "quirky habits" section
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12/18/2012 04:47.39 PM

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Hi from Rex T and my flock
Thank you for dropping by with the HatchDay wishes and BOTD congrats.

It was quite a weekend, I got lots of love, and extra cardboard egg cartons and drink trays to chew. Hopefully this will keep me out of the rest of the house that I tend to destroy :)

It is always wonderful to meet new friends! Momma loves duckies too, she had 3 a few years ago. Two were muscovy, and she wasn't sure what type the other was. But they were soo cute! She adopted them from a local petting zoo that had to go out of business. It was her first time with ducks, and what an experience! She had the neighbourhood kids and their parents coming by to check them out. They were sooo little when she first got them, and watched them grow HUGE in just a few weeks! Anyways, its great to meet some duckies on here.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2013!

Come visit me, JADE, ANNA BONANA, PENNY, REX T & KC ROUGE.

12/17/2012 03:24.40 AM

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UPCOMING CASTLE EVENTS
ALL EVENTS HELD ON KING SKY'S PAGE # 224183
December 20th-Thursday--Christmas caroling at the Castle--wanted SOLO SINGERS--you'll need your song to post that evening when your turn comes--7:30PM EST

December 27th-Thursday--Cross country ski tour
and sleds -both dog pulled and your own on the new BC Castle Ski slope--7:30PM EST

December 31st-NEW YEARS BLAST--BC STYLE--starting at 9PM EST--ending at midnight with fireworks over the castle
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12/13/2012 08:13.15 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
I want to thank you for voting me BOTD! I couldn't have done it without you! I want you to join me at the castle for some fun and great food with King Sky to share in my celebration! I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me!
Wishing you a great day and I'm sending you all my love along with warm birdie hugs and soft beakie kisses Love,Kallie

Come visit me, Gabbie, Kallie, Peepers & Dixie Put me in Coach,I'm ready to play.

12/13/2012 11:57.47 AM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
Merry Christmas to all my BC friends.
This is King SKY with this weeks "Spotlight on Caring."
Today we visit with Tanya Stark and her flock of 14 parrots, all with a rescue story of their own.
BEFORE WE BEGIN I WISH TO OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE STARK FLOCK ON THE LOSS OF "TRICK D" WHO LEFT US TODAY FOR THE RAINBOW BRIDGE.
SKY: How did you begin to rescue unwanted and neglected Parrots?
Momma Tanya & Angel Tricky D: In 2000, we rescued our first Parrots, Nanday Conures, Captain Darling & Baldrick. Who had been living with recovering drug addicts. I felt sorry for the 2 birds, recovering themselves, and purchased them when their owners faced eviction due to their noise.
SKY: It must have ben a challenge working with drug addicted birds?
Momma Tanya and Angel Tricky D: Yes, but over time they settled in and I was able to take them outside, with clipped wings and they were fairly sociable.
SKY: In 2003 you rescued several Parrots. How did that come about?
Momma Tanya & Angel Tricky D: Yes, we rescued 5 from a pet store basement: 2 Nandays, Teal'C and Oneil, 1 Amazon, ELVIS, 1 Jenday Conure, Carter and a Mitred Conure, General George Hammond.
SKY: What happened to them to place them in need of rescuing?
Momma Tanya & Tricky D: The owner planned to breed them and had them in a basement, in small cages and had 1 hen so they gave up their plan of breeding. They became unwanted burdens.
SKY: I understand there was a tragic accident that occurred which changed a lot of what you now understand about Parrots.
Momma Tanya & Angel Tricky D; One morning I came down to do their cages and found many Nanday feathers outside of the cage where the Conures lives. I head counted and was short one. Under a pile of shredded papers I found the body of Oneil, pecked to death.
SKY: What did this terrible accident show you about Parrot behavior?
Momma Tanya and Angel Tricky D: I did not know if it was one parrot or a collaborative attack.
What I must emphasize to parrot owners is this; " What we don't seem to understand in companion parrot aggression is that it is something UNIQUE IN CAPTIVITY. It is not manifested in the wild"
NEXT WEEK WE SHALL HEAR THE CONCLUSION of this interview with our very own BC STARK flockily,
with my heart filled with love,
King SKY-224183

12/11/2012 11:17.18 PM

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HI M DUCKS
Thank you and your flock for the congrats,waddle and fly by so we can be friends,Tweety...v4u

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 10:17.10 AM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
First of all I want to thank you for making me BOTD! It was such a surprise to both me and my Mom when she put the computer on and we saw me there! I feel so blessed and honored to be your King for the day! I'm having such a great time in the castle and I wish for you to join me there also with King Sky and the Tree Trimming festivities!
Wishing you a great day and I'm sending you all my love along with warm birdie hugs and soft beakie kisses Love,King Dixie

Come visit me, Gabbie, Kallie, Peepers & Dixie Put me in Coach,I'm ready to play.

12/09/2012 07:07.59 PM

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Thank you for the Congrats Moocher Ducks & Family!
Hi Moocher Ducks and Family. Thank you for the Congrats on me winning BOTD!!! I feel very honored!

Love,
Beenie
Baby
Mommy

Come visit me, Baby & Beenie.

12/06/2012 02:36.52 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5th POST
Spotlight on Caring
Welcome to this weeks SPOTLIGHT ON CARING. Today we visit with one of our well known BC flocks. The Habra Flock. Most of us will be familiar with some or all of these wonderful birdies.
Today we are interviewing POPEYE and her dad John.
SKY: Popeye, Tell us a little about your flockily, and how you all came to be together?
Popeye: Yes certainly. I am the oldest member of the La Habra flock having been part of this group for over 24 years. I had lived in 3 previous homes. Two owners found me too noisy and the last, had a child and didn't want me. The rest of us arrived under similar circumstances.
Sky; Is there any special member you think we should learn more about?
Popeye: Angel Sunny, a Lutino Indian Ringneck. She was wild and bit when Dad first met her but as soon as she saw Dad John, she was in love and the feeling was mutual. She stepped up for him and no one else, ever before. Angel Sunny choose Dad and they had a special bond.
SKY: how long was Angel Sunny part of your flockily?
Popeye: A little over 19 years. She became ill in May, 3 months after her 19th hatchday and left us for the Rainbow Bridge on September 26th at 1:45am. It was a very difficult time for us all.
Sky: I see that your flockily has several BC business pages. Can you tell us more about them?
POPEYE: Alex, my frother, runs the Pretty Rose Flower Shoppe, with 'U' Ruby and my fister Lucky, a Budgie has the THE PROUD BIRD PIE SHOPPE..
SKY: Who is the newest flock members to join you and why did they end up being rehomed. POPEYE: Rio and Skye, the blue Ringnecked Parakeets where in a small cage in a store that was moving. Several of us came from that store. None of them had names. When Dad saw them he couldn't leave them cramped up like that, being unwanted, unloved and alone.
SKY: It sounds like your flockily is made up of previously unwanted birds that now have become one happy, loved family.
Popeye: we are, and once we arrive here we never again have to be afraid of where we will be moved to next. We have a great, home, where each of us is loved, and well cared for. We may have started off as unwanted, but we will never be that again.
Sky: Thank-you very much Popeye and Dad John for sharing a little bit more about your flockily with us BC birdies. It is so rewarding to hear stories like this one . Where unloved, misunderstood birds end up in a home where they are safe and live happy lives.
with my heart filled with love,
King SKY 224183

12/04/2012 05:43.04 PM

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ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 8th
at 7:30 PM EST
we will be heading from the castle on page 224183(my page)
to pick out our
BC CASTLE CHRISTMAS TREE

two possible locations--Rocky Mountains of British Columbia or ASPEN

if you birdies can let me know your choice by Wednesday of this week I can make our flight arrangements

KING SKY

12/02/2012 04:09.21 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks & friends
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM KING SKY I cordially invite every birdie to the
ROYAL CORONATION BALL
on
SATURDAY DECEMBER 1st
AT 7PM EST
in the Castle-page 224183

The evening will begin with a formal feast for my wonderful friends,
followed by music and dancing.

a proclamation of your new BOTM KING SKY

"YOU MUST COME AND HAVE F-U-N!!!!!! as we begin to celebrate this December's BOTM

12/01/2012 09:25.56 AM

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Hi Moocher Ducks
Hello from Sky.
Tonight I post my final blog in my BOTM campaign. It has been a wonderful, sometimes difficult month. I have been blessed with an opportunity to share from my heart, and open some birdies eyes to the reality of suffering that is so universal. So much is heard of the plight of dogs, cats, horses and other wildlife but there has been silence to the suffering that takes place in the world of birds.
I wish to take this final opportunity to thank you all for your support, your words of encouragement, all your feed back to my blogs and mostly the love I have felt from each of you. Please know that love will always be cherished in my heart and is returned two-fold to you.
It is only right that I thank and applaud Ms Chirps and her Momma Rea for their assistance, and prayers during this month, and their love, always. It was Angel Bertie that had suggested I focus this campaign on this important subject.
I must also thank Chuey's Mom Deb for all her help, for filling in for Momma Deb in looking after the birds, and being there for me and my Momma while we devoted our time to research, interviewing and writing. Without which we would not have been able to do this!
As my final Tribute, I am sharing the store of one brave bird's suffering and rescue. May it stir your hearts to begin to offer help to all birds in need, to rescues that need our help, and in every way that we can, one human at a time!!
BRAVE HEART-47359
I was a very brave bird which is how I got my name BraveHeart. I was misunderstood, got in trouble for just being a bird, and had my tootsies burned off on a stove top. I screamed too much one day and my owner in anger decided to show me about the noise I made. The woman who saved me risked jail to free me from my torture. I was rescued from that person and I was brought to Second Chance Bird Rescue,in Rochester New York. Where I will live forever. They think I am really special there! I have a very special cage with ramps and horizontal bars so I can climb with my little nubbie footsies, and I am the Rescue's mascot which means I am really important. Here's a little poem about my story: To climb a rope. To sit on a perch and enjoy eating a piece of apple that I hold by myself. To play on a ladder and hang upside down from my swing. To sit on your shoulder and whisper in your ear. These are things I dream of doing, but will never be able to do. Because I made a sound. Because I got food on the floor. Who knows why.
Because I was a bird and did things that birds do. My life changed. ....Forever.
My name is BraveHeart, and I was Brave. When I was yelled at, I was Brave. When I was lacking companionship and love, I was Brave. When I felt the heat on my toes that burned them away, I was Brave.
Brave Heart went to the Rainbow Bridge in 2008. please visit his page!
with my heart filled with love,
Thank-you all & God bless and protect you,
SKY

11/29/2012 09:37.42 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks, Get quakin' it's Wednesday
DAY 28
November 28th
Hello everyone, SKY here with today's "Spotlight on Caring." This week we will visit with Marley and her Mom Paula from Marley's Menagerie, a Entrelacs, Quebec, Parrot Rescue and Adoption center.
Sky: Marley, when did your Mom Paula first become interested in birds?
Marley: She started with a Budgie she snuck into her room at 12 years old. She bought it with babysitting money. It sorta grew from there.
Sky: How did your Mom Paula start taking in unwanted birds?
Marley: It began years ago as a youngster when friends and their parents would ask if she'd take in their unwanted pets. Budgies, a Canary and a Lovebird joined the flock.
Sky: Did your Mom keep all of them?
Marley: No, she'd keep them until she found good homes for them.
Sky: So, your Mom Paula sort of grew up into a bird rescuer?
Marley; Yes, when she got married and gained experience with birds, she & my dad realized there was a great need for a safe haven for unwanted, or abused birds.
Sky: Tell us about the early beginings of Marley's Menagerie?
Marley; Mom and a friend were talking one day about the growing problem of unwanted birds. Her friend suggested that Mom become a registered rescue.
SKY: What did she need to do to accomplish this?
Marley: In Quebec, you need to obtain a permit from the government. There are a number of specific requirements that MUST be met and maintained at all times. It is different here, then in the USA.
SKY: Is your rescue large?
Marley: No, Mom only takes in the unwanted birds that she knows she can care for herself. She doesn't want to have too many too care for properly. Sometimes she has to refer to other rescues.
SKY: Are you a rescued bird?
Marley: yes, Mom and a friend removed me from a Pet Store where I was poked and prodded at all the time.
SKY: What one thing do you want to tell every birdie about birds in general?
Marley: A bird is a forever investment, unlike a dog or cat, because we can out live our owners. Do your research, educate yourself. Mom says: " The birds are my life. I relate to them more then to most people."
Sky: Thank you Marley for sharing a little about yourself and Marley's Menagerie.
Remember Thursday at 7PM est we head off for a live blog trip to AFRICA!!
with my heart filled with love,
SKY-224183
NOTE: tickets are still available for the draw for a beautiful painting-Draw Nov30th
You can give this email to contact me. Tickets for the draw are $10 each or 3 for $25. I just received another box of fantastic bird toys for raffle prizes from one of my suppliers. If this fundraiser is anything like last year's every bird person may win a prize. I have a ton of greyt bird prizes. There are also prizes for dogs, cats, and people. To buy tickets, at this point, PayPal works best. My PayPal address is purdy_cat@hotmail.com

11/27/2012 09:38.44 PM

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Hi Guys, hope you have a great Tuesday
November 27th
Hi Sky here with what I think best called, my catching up on EVERYTHING BIRD. It's hard to realize that November is nearly over. There were so many more things I wished to share but time won't permit it now.
I have mentioned before, and shall again, that after the BOTM campaign finishes I shall continue to write a weekly blog that has been called SPOTLIGHT on CARING. If any birdie wishes to take part themselves or knows of a BC flockily that deserves some sincere recognition PLEASE by all needs let me know. I think it is important for all of us BC birdies to get to know the different flocks that are out there helping birdies in need, and otherwise contributing to the betterment of all.
My sincerest hope and prayer is that we all might be encouraged to reach out a little more. Some may say they can't help for various reasons but there are ways we all can. It doesn't take a lot. Most recently a little elderly lady met me while I was outdoors in the fall. She was totally amazed by me, and my story of past abuse. Just a couple weeks ago a knock came to our door and a young lady stood there asking to speak to Momma Deb. The elderly lady was in the car and wished to speak to her. She held in her hand a "gift" to help the rescue birdies here with me. She said it wasn't much but all she had to spare. Once inside my Momma looked and there was $4.60. To some that isn't much but to a bird it can mean some fresh fruits, a treat or the difference between life and death. So, remember we can all help in some small way.
Bird rescues need many things, toys, food, volunteers to help clean cages, socialize birds. The list is unending.
To end this month off I wish to invite EVERY BIRDIE to join me on Thursday NOVEMBER 29th as we travel to AFRICA to meet a devoted group of men and women who are fighting to save the wild African Greys ( mostly Congos) We shall leave BC at 7PM EST.
So please check your BC passports, grab your cameras and join me on this very educational adventure. SHUTTLE SERVICE will be provided by my sweet Miss Big Baby. This will be a live blog adventure to remember.
Tomorrow we Spotlight another of our BC friends and their Canadian rescue.
with my heart filled with love
SKY-224183

11/27/2012 12:28.54 AM

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Hi Moocher Ducks; hoping this week is awesome
Hi and welcome back to part two of my blog entitled "Perfectly Lovable". I must say right now that The intent of these articles is not to ruffle feathers, or to make any birdie sad, BUT to bring public awareness to the plight of all birds in captivity and in the wild. My hope is that through awareness we BC birdies, and parrronts might take a pro-active part in bringing about change for the better. That said, let us continue.
Kalioops is a beautiful female, Gold Mantled Rosella that resides with me at Momma Deb's. In 2008 Kali was some how injured. No one was ever able to tell what happened. Whether she had landed on the wrong cage, or her band caught on something. Her foot was badly mangled and two toes were severely injured. As a result she lost the two injured toes and the use of the remaining two. She gets around by using her foot as a prop for balance, and climbing. Although she has trouble walking, she is a happy, active bird with a good quality of life.
My good buddy Charlie is a happy, lovable Green Quaker that was injured by a freak accident involving a larger flock mate. The Veterinarian wanted her Mom to euthanize her, saying she's never have any quality of life but there was no way she would even think of it. Charlie's Mom has helped her adjust by making special efforts to keep her safe, added sides to her play gym, and giving her toys and activities to help keep her mind stimulated. My hat goes off to Charlie's Mom and the love she bestows on Charlie, and all of the flock.
Finally meet, Angel, a 11 year old Umbrella Cockatoo. Like many female Cockatoos used in breeding, she found herself in a bad relationship. Her mate had began attacking her during breeding season. One day he ripped her maxilla (top beak) right off. Her overwhelmed owners tried to care for her, hand feeding her for 6 years but soon became tired of the restrictions it placed on their lives. They handed her over to the Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services, Inc -MARRS, in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Prior to her being handed over, her owners had begun the process of obtaining a new beak. A local Veterinarian had implanted small barbells in what was left of Angel's Maxilla to serve as an anchor for the future prosthesis. MARRS, co-founder Eileen McCarthy arranged with Dr, Kenneth Meyer, a Minneapolis prosthodonist to finish the job. Using photos of other Umbrella TOOs he molded a realistic looking maxilla for Angel from medical-grade bio-acceptable acrylics, attaching it with wires to the barbells
Once quiet and listless, Angel is now a real clown, using her prothesis to climb, manipulate objects and eat.
It is important to note please; although disabled birds make wonderful, perfectly lovable companions they require devotion, willingness to adapt to their needs and special care. PLEASE think it through carefully before making the decision to bring one of these great birds into your lives.
with my heart filled with love,
SKY--a disabled Macaw-224183

11/26/2012 01:02.33 AM

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Hi Moocher Ducks; here's the SUNDAY POST
DAY 25
November 25th
Hi every birdie, SKY here with today's blog. I have entitled this "Perfectly Lovable"
I'd like to begin by thanking every bird for their support of the teams today, and the great fun we all shared in. The Milonga was awesome as usual and all-in-all it has been a GREAT! day.
Today I'd like to introduce a few friends. These lovable birds all have one thing in common. They are all disabled or handicapped in some way. Too often would be adopters over look these less then "perfect" birds for others, yet these birds we will meet have found great, loving homes that over-looked their disabilities.
First I'd like to have you meet, BUDDY. Buddy was an aggressive wild-caught Congo grey. The best guess was that he was 30+ years old when Anastasia met him."It was love at first sight." I have a soft spot of handicapped birds, and there was something about Buddy that drew me. It took months of gently work to get him to allow touch, and even more to get him to step-up. HE lost his sight most likely during transport from being tossed around in the box. He didn't need pity. HE wanted love, scritches and play time and the freedom to explore. He used his beak like a cane and was fast once he got going somewhere.
Luna, a Severe Macaw, became handicapped when her bird sitter's children pulled out her tail feathers and stabbed her eyes with paperclips. Luna was blinded. New owners could not deal with her blindness and were going to euthanize her when an elderly lady spoke up and took Luna in. " She went from a scared and vicious bird to the sweetest, most affectionate one in less then 6 months. She loves to explore, meet new people and can climb without hesitation.
Taylor and Tamara, her owners had a special play gym made with extra branches evenly spaced. Luna immediately chewed them all off.
She moves around it like a pro." Outside she puts her beak down, circles clockwise, then counter-clockwise, then she takes off at top speed, slowing when she senses anything in her path. You'd not know by watching her that she is totally blind.
Tomorrow we will meet a Rosella named Kalioops, and my little buddy Charlie, and learn how and why these birds are "perfectly lovable" and how our parronts can help disabled birds adjust.
with my heart filled with love
SKY-224183

11/24/2012 09:25.57 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks--hope you fly to the game today
November 24th
Hello Every birdie, I hope all of you are up and eggcited about today's Football game Indian Braves vs the Pilgrims Pride. It looks to be one action packed event that you won't want to miss. I myself will be playing for the Braves. I hope to see you all there!
Today's blog will be short. With the Milonga tonight following the game, I know you'll be glad for a simple, quick message.
There is one week left to the end of November and I have plans to make it a fun, interesting few days. During this last week we will meet some very special birds, and take a trip to African to meet a dedicated group trying to make a difference.
Have a wonderful time today, and remember we are all wins. See you soon as the Braves battle it out against the Pilgrim Pride.
with my heart filled with love,
SKY 224183

11/24/2012 09:20.47 AM

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Hello Moocher ducks
November 23
Hello every bird, Sky here with the second half of my interview with Angel Rose, 'U'Ruby and their Mom Eva
Sky: I stand corrected, every bird that is taken to the K Kritter Korral becomes a permanent flock member.
Angel Rose: yes, that is how many of us joined the flock. I was adopted in as a baby at 15 days old, I was a gift to Mom from Dad.
SKY: Ruby, can you tell the names of the BC flock.
Ruby: Oh yes, there is Riley Ann Orion a Blue and Gold Macaw, Priscilla Ivory Rose, a white bellied Caique, Billie Bo Bobbi the Amazon, Corky & Tidbit Green Cheeks, Sid B' Diddle a Congo Grey, Indiana Henry Jones, 111 another Blue & Gold .
Angel Rose; Don't forget Leah Danielle Sharon a Hawkhead to name a few.
SKY: Must keep your Mom Eva pretty busy?
Angel Rose; yes but she also is involved with the Pretty as a Rose Flower Shoppe which I own with Alex. We also have 8 cats at the Korral.
SKY: I understand that you Angel Rose arrived as a surprise?
Angel Rose: Yes, Mom had been very depressed and was having a lot of trouble, nothing seemed to work for her. Dad decided to get her dream bird for her and I came into the family. Mom & Dad raised me. After a few years we moved to South Carolina, and Ruby came to live with us. It was then, that I laid my first clutch of eggs. Unfortunately it was my demise as complication followed and I had to have surgeries to correct the problem.
Sky: I am sorry to hear that Angel Rose. Tell us what happened.
Angel Rose: I got sick and had trouble breathing after surgery. Mom had to rush me back to the Vet after only being home a few days. My Vet tried very hard to save me. I was called home to the Rainbow Bridge. It was a very sad and difficult time for Mom Eva.
SKY: I am glad your Mom was able to eventually move forward to help so many other birds. I do know from talking with your Mom that you will always have that special place in her heart.
Sky: What one thing about birds in general would you like to share with us today?
Angel Rose & Ruby: Please do your homework before you get a bird, educate yourself on their care, needs, the good and the bad of the species you want. Birds are not just feathers, they are a living being with needs and you must be committed to meet them for a long time.
Sky: How does your Mom help to bring education to the public?
Ruby: Mom goes all sorts of places. Any place they will accept her and birds. We've gone to public and private functions, birthdays, ladies groups. We visit nursing homes, Veteran's homes, and go to the program run by our vet for children called,
"Do You Want to BE a VET?"
Angel Rose:MOM will go any where people might listen.
SKY: Well, thank you so much Angel Rose & Ruby for sharing a little about yourselves and the wonderful things your Mom does to benefit every birdie.
with my heart filled with love,
SKY-224183

11/22/2012 09:09.43 PM

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Happy Thanksgiving from SKY
November 22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my American friends. I pray that all of you have a safe, blessed day with lots of food, fun and family.
It was very heart warming to read through the many blogs from all of you, telling what you are most thankful for. Today, on this day of thankfulness, we need to take time to give thanks for all we in North America are able to have. Remember the birdies around the World who live in threatened fear of extinction. Remember all those, who this day live in darkness, hungry, thirsty, hurt and alone, and ask that someone comes to their rescue.
As many as had written to me, you all were thankful for your homes, the wonderful, loving, caring parronts that you have, for the clean cages, the filled water bowls, and the food. Lots of healthy food in your bowl daily. Some were thankful also for their health, for someone who was there to nurture them when they were ill, to hold them close.
Over this past year we have lost many fiends on BC. Gone before us to the Rainbow Bridge. I know that myself, I am thankful for the honor to have known each of them, even if briefly. We can be thankful that when the time come, we will all be reunited, never to part. There will be no more sickness, no more pain, no death.
Every birdie shared there deep thankfulness for each other in their flocks, and here, on Bird Channel. It is by far more then a simple web site, it is a family who love for, care for and are there for one another.
Today, as I reflect on thankfulness I am very thankful that I went through all I did at the man's of others. I wish it on one birdie, BUT it has made me more compassionate, able to reach out to those in need. I am thankful I survived even when the Vet said she didn't know how I did. I am thankful for my Momma Deb, her love, her devotion not just to me, but to all birds, and her desire to help those she can.
I am thankful for my adopted BC family, Ms Chirps, Spot, Charlie, Zip and Wilberforce and Peekaboo. I am very blessed and thankful for the love and friendship of Miss Big Baby.
Above all I am thankful to have met all of you. I truly love you and pray daily for your well being and safety. I have enjoyed this month running for BOTM but know whether I make it into the castle or not, " I WON" I have met wonderful friends, and shared a most necessary subject. If any birdie decides to help in some way, I have everything to be thankful for.
with my heart filled with love,
a very thankful SKY-224183

11/21/2012 07:37.43 PM

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Hi Moocher Ducks; thanks for the vote
November 21st
Hello every birdie, happy HUMP DAY. Today in our "SPOTLIGHT ON CARING" we will be visiting with a well known and loved BC flockily and their Mom EVA, from the K Kritter Korral. Due to space limits, I will do this as a two part series, finishing on Friday's blog. Thursday I will share a very special BC thanksgiving special. My guests are Angel ROSE and 'U' Ruby.
SKY; Tell me a little about the various ways you and your Mom Eva are involved here on BC.
Rose:First we have the BEAK Goes ON- Supper Club, where BC birdies can dine, and dance and meet with friends. Mom is the Official head of the Mighty Macaws Bazebol team page.
Ruby: Over a year ago Mom started editing all the photos for the Kissing Booth for long time friend Frank and Miss Baby's flock. Mom Eva, also shares with Ranebeau's Mom Denise, the job of preparing many of the BOTM portraits.
Sky: That is quite a list of responsibilities. I heard that your Mom Eva also is the Bazebol Commissioner now after Commissioner Mr. Tim passed on? Tell us more about this responsibility please.
Rose: Mom's job involves approving all the bazebol teams onthe BC league, she schedules the games and enforces the policies of the BC bazebol association. She makes sure everything runs smoothly, and when necessary deals with "infractions" of the policy. She manages both the All Star Game & The Championship.
Sky: Ruby, does your Mom support any rescues?
Ruby: She doesn't support any specific one, but helps where ever needed. She is a member of the Kansas City Bird Club," Beak 'N' Wings" which has its own rescue, also her Vet who runs one as well.
SKY: Rose, tell us how she helps out please.
Rose: Mom takes in birds on a one-on-one bases. She & Dad, Dan retrain the ones that need work and keep them until they are ready to be adopted.
Sky: thank-you lady birds. On Friday we will meet the flock and learn how they help to educate people on proper bird care.
with my heart filled with love,
SKY-224183

11/21/2012 01:14.26 AM

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