Bird therapy - visit with a sun conure

[Lisa999]

Many of you supported me in the bereavement forum - I posted several weeks ago when I my dear 8 month old green cheek conure Alex passed ... I haven't been the same since I lost Alex and I miss him every day.
So, I thought I'd post a little happy moment.
A friend arranged a date with one of her friend's sun conure last weekend. Here is a picture. Meet Bucket. He is an 18 year old sun conure.

 

[saxguy64]

That was so thoughtful! Very sweet. I found a lot of comfort in visiting the refuge and spending time with the birds there. Something I just needed to do. The house was just so empty, as was my heart, you know? Then along came Tucker... and Baxter...

 

[LaManuka]

Oh what a beautiful pic of the two of you, Lisa! Bucket sure is a gorgeous boy! I admire your resolve Lisa, I don't know if I'd have been able to give him back

 

[Scott]

Gorgeous pic of you and Bucket! He's sharing a moment of tranquility and likely senses your affinity for parrots. I am glad you are able to smile and derive pleasure from his closeness.

 

[Lisa999]

That was so thoughtful! Very sweet. I found a lot of comfort in visiting the refuge and spending time with the birds there. Something I just needed to do. The house was just so empty, as was my heart, you know? Then along came Tucker... and Baxter...

It was very thoughtful of my friend to arrange a visit with Bucket. I feel the same - going to spend some time this weekend at a bird rescue this weekend. Not ready for another bird though.

 

[Lisa999]

Gorgeous pic of you and Bucket! He's sharing a moment of tranquility and likely senses your affinity for parrots. I am glad you are able to smile and derive pleasure from his closeness.

Thank you! It was a very good feeling to have a bird sitting on my shoulder and taking into my ear

 

[Lisa999]

Oh what a beautiful pic of the two of you, Lisa! Bucket sure is a gorgeous boy! I admire your resolve Lisa, I don't know if I'd have been able to give him back

Thank you! Bucket is very delightful and a very friendly guy. Also, very gentle - he was very light on the grip with his beak while stepping up. And he only had to give me a gentle nip once to tell me to get further away from my friend's dog. He also thinks he need to talk when everybody is talking - he doesn't say any specific words but mimics a speech, so fun!

 

[wrench13]

Glad you found some joy in visiting Bucket. he is a handsome boy!

 

[saxguy64]

That was so thoughtful! Very sweet. I found a lot of comfort in visiting the refuge and spending time with the birds there. Something I just needed to do. The house was just so empty, as was my heart, you know? Then along came Tucker... and Baxter...

It was very thoughtful of my friend to arrange a visit with Bucket. I feel the same - going to spend some time this weekend at a bird rescue this weekend. Not ready for another bird though.

That's great! So nice to just be around them. There's no rush. If or when you're ready, you'll know.

 

[Lisa999]

Glad you found some joy in visiting Bucket. he is a handsome boy!

Thank you! Yes, Bucket is a joy!

 

[SailBoat]

Buckets is clearly a wonderful Therapy Parrot!!!
A wonderful heart-warmer...
What a wonderful thing your friend did for you; a Parrot Date!!!

Bucket's your a five star sweetheart!