Nakiska
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- May 30, 2011
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- Parrots
- 4 Cockatiels 2 males Chicken Little & Charlie, 2 Females Chiquita and Sweet pea. Yellow Sided Green Cheek Conure -Franklin and our now tame, rescued feral Pigeon - Belle.
Hey everyone!
Been a LOOOONG time since I've been about the forum, sure do miss it, but having a blast in life!
My spouse and I decided to tie the knot officially on July 30th! Couldn't be happier!
We had an outdoor wedding in our back yard and DeRita was in the tree above us...quiet as a mouse, which was a bit disappointing for us as we really hoped she'd belt something out during our ceremony! Hahaha!
If anyone remembers her story, I don't know, but here's a quick recap...she was owned by a truck driver who passed away and the widowed wife hated his bird, as a result, DeRita went into a deep mourning and plucked herself naked on her body.
I was soo scared taking her on at first, but now...I can't imagine life without her! Unfortunately because her plucking is an emotional issue and we are doing everything we can to get her to stop...she seems to pluck only at night when she is not directly with us. We are also working with our vet, but reluctant to give her sedatives...or a cone..because aside from her nakedness...she really is a very happy girl now!
We keep her well entertained, she does just about everything with us and we hope one day she will totally stop plucking. Our vet said it could take years... She has been with us almost a year in October.
Anyway, I wanted to post some pictures of her...bless her heart I tell ya! She is NOTHING of Amazon we thought we would get, she is kind and loving and cuddly and funny and LOVES to be outside and go bye bye and her appetite is voracious!
Anyway, I know this is quick...I hope to type a more detailed update in a couple days...however, I think the pictures speak for themselves.
Have a good one everyone!
Toni and DeRita
Been a LOOOONG time since I've been about the forum, sure do miss it, but having a blast in life!
My spouse and I decided to tie the knot officially on July 30th! Couldn't be happier!
We had an outdoor wedding in our back yard and DeRita was in the tree above us...quiet as a mouse, which was a bit disappointing for us as we really hoped she'd belt something out during our ceremony! Hahaha!
If anyone remembers her story, I don't know, but here's a quick recap...she was owned by a truck driver who passed away and the widowed wife hated his bird, as a result, DeRita went into a deep mourning and plucked herself naked on her body.
I was soo scared taking her on at first, but now...I can't imagine life without her! Unfortunately because her plucking is an emotional issue and we are doing everything we can to get her to stop...she seems to pluck only at night when she is not directly with us. We are also working with our vet, but reluctant to give her sedatives...or a cone..because aside from her nakedness...she really is a very happy girl now!
We keep her well entertained, she does just about everything with us and we hope one day she will totally stop plucking. Our vet said it could take years... She has been with us almost a year in October.
Anyway, I wanted to post some pictures of her...bless her heart I tell ya! She is NOTHING of Amazon we thought we would get, she is kind and loving and cuddly and funny and LOVES to be outside and go bye bye and her appetite is voracious!
Anyway, I know this is quick...I hope to type a more detailed update in a couple days...however, I think the pictures speak for themselves.
Have a good one everyone!
Toni and DeRita