Mishka BBQ with a dog and a cat !!!

[antoinette]

After the vet visit I went to my son Sean's place for a braai (barbeque)

There were 5 humans, one bird, one dog and a cat.

Mishka was in his cage the entire time, nearby the swimming pool.

The cat and dog were very curious going right up to Mishka's cage.

I was totally surprised by Mishka's reaction..... there was NONE

The dog sat near his cage barking, Mishka was totally relaxed and sat with one claw tucked under.

When the cat approached Mishka, Mishka turned around and carried on eating a bone.

Mishka had met a cat before and it was not a pleasant one, but I guess he has got over that.

Till today he had never seen a dog, but does hear them barking in our complex.

Not once did I have to reprimand the dog or cat it was great.

The end result.... a wonderful time was had by all.

 

[MikeyTN]

That's good to hear Mishka isn't phased by either. Our macaws don't mind dogs or cats but the other birds not so much, its either good with one or the other not both...

 

[JerseyWendy]

Awesome, Ant!!! Mishka is one VERY well socialized birdy boy. I wish I would carry myself as dignified as he does at certain times.

 

[Blancaej]

Sounds like everyone had fun!

 

[Calace]

Well we all know how amazing Mishka is, and apparently brave too!

 

[Betrisher]

I think everyone here would give a lot to attend a braai with Mishka and his Mum! Imagine if we could all meet together in person one day: wouldn't that just be the *best* fun?

 

[antoinette]

Awesome, Ant!!! Mishka is one VERY well socialized birdy boy. I wish I would carry myself as dignified as he does at certain times.

He honestly surprised me yesterday.....
I was quite nervous not knowing what would happen.

Perhaps I should send you some "Team Building" programs if Mishka LoL

 

[antoinette]

That's good to hear Mishka isn't phased by either. Our macaws don't mind dogs or cats but the other birds not so much, its either good with one or the other not both...

I was phased in the begining, but soon relaxed, knowing he was not scared.

 

[antoinette]

Sounds like everyone had fun!

We sure did have loads of fun including Mishka.
That was his special treat day for completing the advert.
It was lovely sitting outside in the fresh air, with family.

 

[antoinette]

I think everyone here would give a lot to attend a braai with Mishka and his Mum! Imagine if we could all meet together in person one day: wouldn't that just be the *best* fun?

We have chatted about this on the forum previously

JUST IMAGINE MEETING EVERYONE AND THEIR BIRDS

At least we can dream !!!!

In some cases it could become a reality ..... who knows !!!!!

 

[antoinette]

Well we all know how amazing Mishka is, and apparently brave too!

Mishka sure was braver than what I was to begin with.

I first moved the cage away from the dog and cat, then Mishka began climbing bars wanting to look at them.

Once back on the grass, (in his cage) he sat there quite content, watching them.

 

[Betrisher]

We have chatted about this on the forum previously

JUST IMAGINE MEETING EVERYONE AND THEIR BIRDS

At least we can dream !!!!

In some cases it could become a reality ..... who knows !!!!!

I belonged to a needlework group on Usenet for over twenty years. During that time, I was lucky enough to meet over a dozen of the far-distant people I'd spoken to almost daily! Oddly enough, the last one to visit was my dear friend, Joyce, from Johannesburg. She was eighty-three and flew all that way on her own with her trusty walking frame by her side. The people I've known from RSA seem to be made of Very Stern Stuff indeed!

 

[faeryphoebe1]

You were so brave, as well as Mishka! I would have been so nervous the whole time. He's a cool fellow, indeed.