cottontiel
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- Apr 8, 2016
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Ever since becoming a bird mom I have thought to myself "small birds is where it's at". And after becoming enamored with ekkies and mentally deciding that they would be a part of my flock some day, I started to see more and more of the appeal in bigger birds. But I said to myself: just ONE. Just ONE big bird. An eclectus. Someday.
Then I met... a Major Mitchell's cockatoo. Hooo boy.
Funnily enough, I was at one of my favourite specialty bird stores with my boyfriend who was looking for his first fid; a budgie. And then there they were, the most beautiful cockatoo I had ever seen. And not only pretty but so kind. When I was by their side, their attention never left me. They were cooing so softly and sweetly it was like a siren's song enticing me to surrender my free will. So I cautiously put my fingers to the bars of the cage, to you know, test the boundaries. Absolutely no issues there. They practically begged me to pet them, fluffing up the feathers around their neck and poking them through the cage bars. I took it as an invitation. The eyes of this bird seemed to say "bring me home, keep me as your forever friend!"
I haven't been able to forget that lovely cockatoo. I don't think I ever will. As of right now, conditions just aren't permitting for me to care for them... but they definitely left an impression on me. Now I see a cockatoo in my future.
I almost had a chance to see them again today, but the store wasn't open. That's okay though, I'm already torn up enough about it. I shouldn't torture myself, haha~ Anyway, I just wanted to share. Have you guys had any experiences like mine? Or tell me how you fell in love with your 'too, I'd love to hear.
Then I met... a Major Mitchell's cockatoo. Hooo boy.
Funnily enough, I was at one of my favourite specialty bird stores with my boyfriend who was looking for his first fid; a budgie. And then there they were, the most beautiful cockatoo I had ever seen. And not only pretty but so kind. When I was by their side, their attention never left me. They were cooing so softly and sweetly it was like a siren's song enticing me to surrender my free will. So I cautiously put my fingers to the bars of the cage, to you know, test the boundaries. Absolutely no issues there. They practically begged me to pet them, fluffing up the feathers around their neck and poking them through the cage bars. I took it as an invitation. The eyes of this bird seemed to say "bring me home, keep me as your forever friend!"
I haven't been able to forget that lovely cockatoo. I don't think I ever will. As of right now, conditions just aren't permitting for me to care for them... but they definitely left an impression on me. Now I see a cockatoo in my future.
I almost had a chance to see them again today, but the store wasn't open. That's okay though, I'm already torn up enough about it. I shouldn't torture myself, haha~ Anyway, I just wanted to share. Have you guys had any experiences like mine? Or tell me how you fell in love with your 'too, I'd love to hear.