PinnedHow to Connect with a Parrot — Part 3Rescue parrots are no different than baby parrots at a store. A parrot is a parrot is a possible companion parrot. All parrots are slightly wild in their own heads. All parrots answer to the instinctive drives before acquiescing to the learned outcomes through reinforcement. Brand new shiny baby parrots…Life5 min read
3 days agoWhat to Expect at a Parrot Rescue — Part 2Expectations. Humans build those things like Lego skyscrapers. We think on ideas, plan variables, create variable plan Bs, then create a story around all those ideas. The happy ending of our story is the expectation. Humans create unreasonable expectations to edify insecurity. We slap the word hope on the label…Animal Rescue4 min read
5 days agoHow To Adopt a Parrot — Part 1Understanding how a parrot rescue works makes the process for you, the parrots, and the rescuers better. Parrot rescue is not like dog, cat, or any other companion animal rescue. It’s a nuanced event because parrots are nuanced personalities. As nuanced as children in a foster home. You’ll find a…Pet Adoption6 min read
May 11What A New Kitten Really NeedsGotcha Day for any companion animal is a big deal for a human. We’ve been thinking about you for a very long time most likely. And even if we hadn’t been actively thinking on you, we were subconsciously toying with the idea of you. The day we met you reminded…Cats3 min read
May 10Protecting Native Wildlife in your NeighborhoodKnow their Rights and yours, to protect them. — A flock of geese showed up out of somewhere with their new goslings. They’ve never been in our area. I’m doing my best fighting the urge to run out and take pictures and video. These are glorious creatures. And, OH, Karma! You are hilarious. Our next door neighbor caught me…Wildlife3 min read
May 9What you Really Need for a New PuppyGotcha Day for any companion animal is a big deal for a human. We’ve been thinking about you for a very long time most likely. And even if we hadn’t been actively thinking on you, we were subconsciously toying with the idea of you. The day we met you reminded…Puppy Training4 min read
May 6We All Need Unconditional LoveI’ve been standing at the door looking out past the covered deck into our backyard. I love this view. I love it for the birds outside. Our flowering Crepe Myrtle, blue jays hopping between branches inside the green leaves, and the call of gull laughing beyond. Butters, our big Bolivian…Love3 min read
May 5How to Take Care of a ParakeetBudgerigar, parakeet, shell parakeet, budgie. A native Australian. Their color combinations are gem quality. Their personality quality, best of friend. They have no idea they are small. They assume you know they are giants in the parrot world. Their size and ease of breeding created misunderstandings in the pet store…Pets3 min read
May 4How to Take Care of a CockatielWhat is a good beginner bird? What are some good beginner birds? Are cockatiels good starter birds? Google Search offers suggestions as you type your questions. Filling in what is most often asked. The top results are literally the top results from all google searches everywhere. …Animals4 min read
May 2Life isn’t an Ever-Lasting Gobstopper“And then his teeth broke. And his jaw broke and it fell on the ground!” Lisa’s words hung in the air in a gruesome tone amid all the screams and hollers of the other kids in the playground. Recess was in full swing. I hung from the bottom bar of…Life3 min read
