Proud of my daughter and Skittles

[Chesphoto]

I have a 20 year old daughter that has special needs. She loves pets, any type of pet. When she was younger, we had golden retrievers because even if she put her face in the dog's mouth, she would just get licked. We now have a Shih Tzu that just loves to be held by her. All the neighbors kid us that Kylie is a stuffed animal because she is never on the ground... So when I brought Skittles home, it was hard to convince her that she needs to be afraid of the beak, because Skittles could rip her finger off or slice through her face...

Then we went to a free flight event that Susan Hilliard put on in Arizona. Susan and everyone else was so wonderful with my daughter. Susan helped her hold all of the parrots...

Unfortunately, that made Mollie even more determined that Skittles must be just as friendly as all of the other birds. Having known Skittles since she was brought into the rescue shelter, I knew that was not the case. She had bitten other volunteers and those were bloody bites. But that didn't scare Mollie...

When she gets home from school, she runs in to see Skittles. When she is on her computer, she has me move Skittles perch by her so they can be close. She talks and sings to Skittles. I have been working with both of them to try to get Skittles to step on Mollie. Skittles has a few times, but has always looked like she was ready to bite or just wanted to get off Mollie's arm.

This isn't the best photo, (out of focus and some movement) but what I love is when I put Skittles on Mollies hand, Skittles climb a little up her arm, (I'm thinking oh no, she is ready to bite Mollie's face) but Skittles just looked up at Mollie and was totally relaxed. Skittles didn't try to bite and wasn't trying to get back to me. She seemed happy to just hang out with Mollie. Wow, very cool!

If you are proud of Mollie too, make a post and I will share them with her.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Terry57]

Wow, Mollie, you are so much braver than I am! Skittles looks so happy being there with you I am very proud of you for holding Skittles and keeping her safe and happy!

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Don't right off their relationship yet [I know as parents we don't want anyone hurt]. My household is proof [of some of my birds]. That have changed their ways [one being my macaw] . If shes consistent and positive [you never know ]

 

[lisa1235]

Beautiful pic of Molly and Skittles.Im proud of you Molly!..That was a big step for both of you.

 

[Jumpingtadpoles]

Good job! Seems like she is doing all the right things to gain the trust, and friendship, of an amazingly gorgeous bird!!

 

[MomtoPercy]

How brave you are, Molly! That beak would certainly intimidate me . It is clear that Skittles knows that you're kind and gentle and wouldn't try to hurt him. Well done, girl!

 

[thekarens]

Good job Molly! It looks like you two are becoming fast friends!

 

[SpotsandSally]

Wow! That's wonderful! skittles looks so calm and relaxed.

I love that photo with the blue front. He looks so angry! Or maybe just super excited? I love photos with macaws screaming, lol. Makes them look like exorcists!

 

[Birdbrain91]

Great job Molly!!! You must have a way with birds because he is looking at you like he totally trusts you.

 

[RavensGryf]

Awesome Mollie it looks like you really have a way with birds! Beautiful pic of you and Skittles. Good for you!

 

[KimKim]

So jealous, you got to hold a BTM... On your head! Whoohoo! I always loves seeing skittles too, great job!

 

[Betrisher]

Mollie, you must be a very good bird person for Skittles to trust you like that! I would be far too scared to let such a big bird sit on me! Well done. Keep on helping your Dad train Skittles, as it's very good for him to learn good manners. (I mean Skittles needs good manners. I'm sure your Dad is very well-mannered already )

I would just like to say you're a very pretty young lady and I just love your beautiful hair! I have a red-haired daughter too and her name is Ellie. Our birds are called Barney and Madge. We all say 'G'day to Mollie and Skittles' from Australia! XX

Trish

 

[BirdyMomma]

Skittles looks so happy to be sitting on Mollies arm! He must feel how loved he is. Beautiful, brave young lady!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Mollie, Skittles and you look GREAT together.

I'd love to see more photos of the two of you together in the future.

 

[Chesphoto]

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful posts. You made Mollie's day!

 

[Terry57]

Please tell Mollie that she made MY day!

 

[Jett424]

Wonderful birds.

 

[labell]

Hi Mollie, you look like a natural with those big birds. Great job!

 

[BruceV]

Awesome job, Mollie! You're a far cry braver than I am! I'd be proud of you, too, just as your Dad is! Well done!

 

[palmetto941]

What a beautiful picture!!! You are a true animal lover!!! Animals always know when a person has a kind heart......Skittles knows he's loved......