M'sBabies

Six weeks ago we got a beautiful Australian Shepherd puppy. (She will be 5 months old next week). Two weeks ago she started having some very serious health issues and has been to see several specialists. We still don't know what is going on or if she is going to make it. We have been pretty much caring for her night/day so there has been more going on all night/day and she will bark/cry which I know is keeping my birds up at night. Between that and the fact that with all that is going on with her we have not been able to spend the time we normally do with our birds I've noticed that Phoenix has been extremely quiet the past couple of days. No chattering, talking, etc. I know he's tired and I'm praying that's all that's going on. Is there anything I can do? Should I cover him for a couple of hours during the day? Unfortunately I am not able to move him to another room. I make sure to spend as much time as I can with him and tell him what a handsome boy he is and how much we love him. We are both trying to keep things semi normal but we are both mentally and physically exhausted. It is absolutely breaking my heart to see him so quiet. I miss my beautiful chatterbox.

Our HVAC unit is being replaced. We have been using a heater and our gas fireplace since Thursday. They were scheduled to be here on Wed. but showed up as we were leaving this morning. I'm not able to get the birds out of the house today before they start up the unit. Should I tell them not to start up the unit until tonight when we can remove the birds for a few hours? We are extremely grateful that they got here early but had not planned on the birds being out of the house today.

Phoenix does not talk much at all. He says Peekaboo, Come Here and Here Kitty Kitty. The other day he came out with "Drink Of Water". lol Now he says it Nonstop! I keep talking to him about other things but he is hooked on that drink of water. I Love my thirsty little guy!

lol I Love this thread. So far my computer and laptop are safe from this extremely persistent virus.

I know, that's what we said! lol Time does go very fast. We couldn't imagine not having him in our lives. Thank You everyone.

Thanks everyone. He has definitely been spoiled already. He got toys and treats and the days not even over yet. lol

My Sweet boy is 2! He brings such joy to us every day. Happy Hatch Day my big handsome boy! We Love You!

"I was framed I tell ya" lol I got such a chuckle out of this.

Thank you. I haven't seen these before. I think they would be great. Thanks again.

Just wondering if anyone has used these. The room where the birds are gets chilly. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=26388

Phoenix told me I need to have a farm! lol How sweet. Great little supervisor.

So you have had a problem with them also?

Not sure if this is where I should ask but.... We are having a real problem with stink bugs. I have read that it's all over. We have tried everything we can think of and have made huge progress. I was wondering how long we should have the birds out of the house if we were to spray the outside of the house/yard? Also, if anyone else is having this problem any suggestions would be welcome.

Love it!! Nice and big. She is never going to want to come in.

I have a Sun Conure that every so often will screech LOUD nonstop until I have to walk away. I am SOO thankful that Phoenix has not picked this up... YET. I think the two of them in stereo would make me move into the garage!!

I just HAD to share this. I thought it was adorable!!

Aww. Birdhouse you have a Papillion. I have a 4 yr. old female. What a DIVA! lol I love her. They are the sweetest dogs. Mine is a red head also.

My heart was aching thinking of any beloved animal being lost. Greycie's story made me get a lump in my throat. How scared they must be. I am so thrilled for all the ones that make it home and heartbroken for the ones that don't. I cherish my 'babies" every day. I should say Greycie's story ALSO made me get a lump in my throat. I thought about Brutus non stop til he was found.

http://www.parrotletranch.com/cabin.html

OOH, I did not know that they were allowed in the cabin on Jet Blue. That is really good to know. Having read the reviews on it I think that people were very happy with it.

My friends rescue female Congo says F Yooooooooooou in this really high voice. When she first got her she was up late working and the house was very quiet and she heard in a VERY deep voice "Hi Precious"! My friend said she about had a heart attack. lol I Love to hear them talk. Phoenix "talks" now and you can definitely make out what he's saying but it's in his bird voice. I'm always thinking "Oh, have I slipped and said something I shouldn't".

YAY!!!! Now Brutus you stay HOME! I hope he is feeling better soon after some rest and food.

I hope you don't mind but I posted it on a board on Facebook.

I'm still praying for his safe return. I hope we all hug our babies a little tighter tonight.