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Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Gina on 9/17/2025, 1:22 pm

...to those who are grateful to know Birdie Love. (And those of us who miss it, also.)

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 9/17/2025, 2:04 pm, in reply to "Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Aww~! Happy National Pet Bird day!!!

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Gina on 9/17/2025, 3:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Aw...who is that???

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 9/17/2025, 7:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Mister Tweets!

Beautiful!

Posted by Gina on 9/17/2025, 9:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Hi Mr. Tweets!!!

Re: Beautiful!

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 9/21/2025, 11:06 pm, in reply to "Beautiful!"

Thank you!

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Cathy on 9/17/2025, 3:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Happy National Pet Bird day everbirdy! I saw something on the floor last night that I thought was a piece of paper. When I went to pick it up I discovered it was a tail feather of Shiloh's. How it got there I don't know but I put it with all of her other feathers in the bowl.

Cathy

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Gina on 9/17/2025, 6:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

She sent it to you! I love those signs...

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 9/17/2025, 7:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

She was saying hello!

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Cathy ... on 9/18/2025, 11:58 am, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

It brings back memories of how wretched they feel when they're in a molt and looking like little porcupines.

Cathy

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Gina on 9/18/2025, 12:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Ah, yes...so hard to see. And Bailey wouldn't allow scritches many times so I couldn't even help him.

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Max on 9/18/2025, 7:27 pm, in reply to "Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

I'm really bombing out with Max. I've been having doctor appointments[ all month so the schedule has been not consistent. Like tomorrow I'll be gone all day so he has to stay in the cage by himself.

He seems to be getting more and more depressed. Even when I'm home he either sits in one spot on his cage outside. He just seems so depressed. I'll sit with him on Saturday and Sunday, not that that will cheer him up.

I started partially covering his cage at night so I can get him used to the covering the cage when it gets cold in the winter. Another change, another terrifying event.

I think anyone outside of this group would think I've lost it. I have to try and be more consistent with maintaining a consistent schedule. I try to sit in the same room with him for at least six hours at a time when I don't go out for the day.

I'll try looking for new toys that he'll like.

P.S There was a bear right by the entrance of the complex at 7:30 at the beginning of the week. I just missed him but people took photos.

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Diane on 9/18/2025, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

It was posted by me not max.

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 9/18/2025, 11:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

YOu sitting with him helps more than you know. He probably naps while you are gone. that's what Mine do when I am gone. Just talk to him a lot, and play music, and leave some music on for him while you are gone. I have a radio, I just put it on a station, sometimes a classic, sometimes NPR, while I'm gone.

If I forget, it sounds so quiet when I get home.

Just do your best. Max knows you love him, even if he isn't tame. And when you're there, he knows he has a flock, he's not alone. Even when you're gone, when you come back, he knows it, and he knows you're there for him. Always remember that.

The cover Might help him feel cozy while he sleeps. He can hear you, so he knows he's not alone at night, even if the cover is on.

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Diane on 9/19/2025, 3:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Well I try. At least he's still eating. It makes me sad because I know that most birds need flocks unless they have a strong bond with the owner. I think the cover still scares him.

Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day...

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 9/19/2025, 5:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy National Pet Bird Day..."

Eating is a good sign. You are his flock now. Even if he's not tame, he knows he has you as his flock.

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