Good Partnership

Debra and I have a house full of parrots on one-a-day feedings. This is a great time for me. Debra most likes parrots from three to eight weeks old. Something about their vulnerability and dependence, I guess.

On the other hand, I like them best from their first flight until they go to their new homes. After all, you can't teach three week old birds to sing stupid songs. We make them up daily in our kitchen.

Flighted and feathered birds are most impressionable. This is the time when true socialization begins. Manners are taught, bad habits are avoided, and first words are painfully, poorly spoken.

The combination of a nurturing mother (Debra) and a playful dad seems to be a good combination that turns out wonderful, healthy, well-adjusted babies. Just a lucky chemistry that works for us.
- posted by J-Birds @ 7:25 PM |