June 2021 POTM Contest!

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Scott

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RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
June 3rd is National Egg Day!! A chance to celebrate the oval wonders of life morphing into beloved companions. For purposes of our contest the egg is symbol for when your bird was hatched or adopted into your home.

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Wide latitude this month, post an image or video of your bird(s) when new to your home regardless of age, with basic description. Narrative need not be elaborate, keep in mind members will ultimately vote on image but may use text as reference.

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Contest opens June 1, closes morning of 28th. Polling runs June 28 through 30, winner announced July 1. Guidelines and pointers:
-The winner will receive premium membership for one year, image adorns the forum welcome page during July and August.
-You may post multiple photos or videos, but please designate the official entry or "just for fun" submission.
-Safety is paramount, always consider the welfare of your fids.
-Any questions, send me a PM for clarification!


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Gabby, first hatched Goffins just over 26 years ago. Parents excellent incubators, abandoned Gabby and two subsequent clutches within a week. My mom was able to feed them round the clock for weeks until weaned, taking them to work! Now enjoying a trio of cockatoo love, their parents long retired from breeding!
 
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Terry57

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Fantastic theme, Scott! I can't wait to see everyone's pictures, this will be another great month for sure.
 

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Awesome theme, Scott, what a fun month this promises to be! :)
 

Rival_of_the_Rickeybird

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I am definitely ready for this one, old sport, definitely. As official archivist of the Rickeybird Scrapbook, I am full to the gills of old photos, many of which predate ME in the Odyssey of the Patagonian and his hen (my wife). And it's sure to get me some serious brownie points with the madame of the manor. Many thanks!!
 
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Scott

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
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I am definitely ready for this one, old sport, definitely. As official archivist of the Rickeybird Scrapbook, I am full to the gills of old photos, many of which predate ME in the Odyssey of the Patagonian and his hen (my wife). And it's sure to get me some serious brownie points with the madame of the manor. Many thanks!!

Ahh, looking forward to pics of a young and even more boisterous RB! Seniority hath privilege! :D
 

texsize

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It would be easy for me to post pics of my Cockatiel babies.

But this is the earliest photo I could find of Bella right after bringing her to her forever home.

official entry.


Bella's first month by wes mcfaden, on Flickr



How she is doing now.

Beella 8-22-20 by wes mcfaden, on Flickr
 

GaleriaGila

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The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure
Okay, Tex, that's the entry to beat. Two pictures worth two million words!
 
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Scott

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
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It would be easy for me to post pics of my Cockatiel babies.

But this is the earliest photo I could find of Bella right after bringing her to her forever home.

official entry.


Bella's first month by wes mcfaden, on Flickr



How she is doing now.

Beella 8-22-20 by wes mcfaden, on Flickr


Wow, stunning transformation of Bella! Testament to your love and care, Wes. Could not have happened in ordinary home!!
 

Inger

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Bumble - Pacific (or Celestial) Parrotlet hatched 02/19/17

Skarila

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✻RIP - 28 YO Zeleni the mischievous IRN
✻RIP -Sunny the budgie

Skarila

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Parrot of the Month 🏆
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✻Csillam the rescued budgie
✻Pascal the Emma's (Venezuelan) Conure

Previous owned:
✻Archibald the cockatiel (fostered 6 months)
✻RIP - 28 YO Zeleni the mischievous IRN
✻RIP -Sunny the budgie
Here's my entry, when I have gotten Pascal, his first few hours when I got him. He was such a nervous and shy bird. Still is nervous, but not nearly as shy!

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
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Here's my entry, when I have gotten Pascal, his first few hours when I got him. He was such a nervous and shy bird. Still is nervous, but not nearly as shy!

skarila-albums-my-birds-picture23460-first-day.jpg


Love that entry of Pascal, resembles a mischievous cat ready to pounce! From what you've described elsewhere, quite a rascal!!
 

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Here's my entry, when I have gotten Pascal, his first few hours when I got him. He was such a nervous and shy bird. Still is nervous, but not nearly as shy!

skarila-albums-my-birds-picture23460-first-day.jpg


I have a similar picture of Bumble on her first day home! [emoji170]


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LaManuka

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Here's my entry, when I have gotten Pascal, his first few hours when I got him. He was such a nervous and shy bird. Still is nervous, but not nearly as shy!

skarila-albums-my-birds-picture23460-first-day.jpg


I have a similar picture of Bumble on her first day home! [emoji170]


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My Lilly Pilly does this with Fang's food dish and used to do it in her own until i got much smaller ones for her. Not so great when her food is powdered nectar and she wants to have a bath in it!

Another great pic from you, Skarila!
 

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I'm truly loving the theme this month, Scott! Beautiful entries already, and I can safely predict many more to come :)

JFF:

Baxter during one of my visits to the refuge, before she talked me into bringing her home. She poured on the charm, and I was soon rendered powerless against it! :) It's been love from day one.
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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
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I'm truly loving the theme this month, Scott! Beautiful entries already, and I can safely predict many more to come :)

JFF:

Baxter during one of my visits to the refuge, before she talked me into bringing her home. She poured on the charm, and I was soon rendered powerless against it! :) It's been love from day one.
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Magnificent pic, Jon! Baxter was working her magic by appearing totally trusting with eyes closed! She had clearly chosen you by that time.
 

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I'm truly loving the theme this month, Scott! Beautiful entries already, and I can safely predict many more to come :)

JFF:

Baxter during one of my visits to the refuge, before she talked me into bringing her home. She poured on the charm, and I was soon rendered powerless against it! :) It's been love from day one.
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Not a great deal of convincing required here, Jon. You were a goner the moment you and the lovely Baxter laid eyes on each other :)
 

Rival_of_the_Rickeybird

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Oh, NO FAIR, Sax. How'm I spozed to throw in with that level of cuteness, considering what I have to work with?
Nope.


Nope.
 

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JUST FOR FUN...................................
From the Dreadful Rickeybird Scrapbook........................


The debauchery continues...
Sorry for the blurriness. The cam wasn't fast enough to catch the action!
Actual Rickeybird eggs are about a quarter the size of this regular chicken egg.


LOL RICKEYBIRDS
*c o n t i n u e d*






See what I mean??
 
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