MissJD
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- Aug 23, 2013
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- Parrots
- Mjölnir a.k.a Olly the adorable Major Mitchell
Today, Olly was out of his cage while I packed (we are moving house in two days). He was just casually chilling on his perch while I was standing with my back to him, talking to Matty (bf).
All of a sudden, I hear flapping wings then a second later I feel Olly land on my head.
Oh. My. God!!!
This is the first direct physical contact he has allowed and HE INSTIGATED IT!!!
I won't lie, I was a bit nervous about this.. Anyone who has ever experienced the size and strength of a cockatoo's beak will understand my consternation at having him so close to my eyes and ears..
However, I didn't move - Partly because I was in shock and partly because I didn't want to startle him..
I got a surge of love (and adrenalin) out of it and Olly preened my hair for a minute then flew back to his perch happily, without incident.
This beautiful creature has so much personality, I LOVE it. I absolutely cannot wait until our relationship has strengthened to the point where he will allow me to give him scratches and learn to step up.
So proud of my baby for his little adventure today!! <3
All of a sudden, I hear flapping wings then a second later I feel Olly land on my head.
Oh. My. God!!!
This is the first direct physical contact he has allowed and HE INSTIGATED IT!!!
I won't lie, I was a bit nervous about this.. Anyone who has ever experienced the size and strength of a cockatoo's beak will understand my consternation at having him so close to my eyes and ears..
However, I didn't move - Partly because I was in shock and partly because I didn't want to startle him..
I got a surge of love (and adrenalin) out of it and Olly preened my hair for a minute then flew back to his perch happily, without incident.
This beautiful creature has so much personality, I LOVE it. I absolutely cannot wait until our relationship has strengthened to the point where he will allow me to give him scratches and learn to step up.
So proud of my baby for his little adventure today!! <3