Happy Hatchday Mister Duke!

[tashawithanekkie]

According to the papers we found at my brother in law's, today is Duke's 11th hatchday! I'm going to attempt to upload some pics:

Before he came to my mother in law, just a baby:


Upside down, sorry, no clue how to rotate it! But this one is him at mother in law's house. Still very young.


Here's the most recent pic I have. His head feathers are growing in nicely.

 

[SailBoat]

Congratulations Duke! As with us Humans, you only get one Hatchday per year, so enjoy it! Rumor has it that your Human Staff Person has a couple of surprises planned! After all, you only get one each year!

 

[chris-md]

Aw happy hatch day dukers!!

Poor guy, I’m noticing a LOT of males looking rough on the head lately. Even Parker for the first time has a little bit of thinning on top.

 

[tashawithanekkie]

Thanks, guys! Duke appreciates it.

Sailboat, we got a comfy perch -- the rope ones, you know? -- and a cool shredded paper pouch type toy. Those are so surprising that he won't go near them. Too new, I guess. He'll figure them out in time. Tonight's supper will be extra fruity, I got him some kiwi, he loves to chop it up himself.

Chris, thanks. Hope Parker keeps his lovely green crown. I think Duke's was a mojo molt. He was really bad for awhile, bald cheeks, going around his eyes and up on top. It's slowly filling back in.

 

[GaleriaGila]

What a beauty. Lucky Duke, lucky you! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Allee]

Happy 11th Hatch Day Duke!​

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[PetoftheDay]

Happy Hatchday indeed! May you have many many more!

 

[Flboy]

Happy happy!

 

[Carl_Power]

Awww Happy hatch day x