Makena

I am going to take it on the beach path again tonight... so expect more!!!!

With our brand spankin new camera!! We still have lots of learning to do (especially me)... but check these out!!! Andrew took almost all of these... so give him the praise (or critiques ). We hope you enjoy them...

Yah you are back!!! Darn computers... just like men, "can't live with em, can't live without em"! LOL!! Great to have you back... ;) ;)

L.A. Confidential - Kevin Spacey

Awww... Lisa you are too sweet! You just made me smile ! Karma for you!

OMG... Andrew and I are ROTFLOL over here!! I love them!!!<br><br>Post edited by: Makena, at: 2007/10/24 06:36

Ahh I am sorry... that sux!! There are a lot of low lifes out there. Luckily there is a wonderful thing called karma. They will get what they have coming!

OMG Lisa... I am in love with Mike Rowe!!! (sorry Andrew)!! Mike definitely makes me smile Makena makes me smile... they way he looks at me and all his cute noises Every time I look at him, I find myself smiling. My fiance makes me smile... but there are too many reasons why to list! Any Dave Matthews song makes me smile!! And last but not least.... my friends. Every time I am with a friend (or chatting with one online) there are plenty of smiles involved

Up Close and Personal - Michelle Pfeiffer

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments. I can't say enough good things about this place! I never thought I could become so attached so quickly to a forum and all it's members. I have made the greatest friends here. Thanks for giving me such a warm welcome and making this place feel like home. I love you all so much!!!

When we were hand feeding Makena we would trade off his formula feeds with a pureed papaya, pine nut, pea and banana blend. We would usually give him formula in the morning and at night and give him the pureed blend for lunch. He seemed to really enjoy it, plus I think it helped get him used to other foods. We got him at 10 weeks old (which was WAY too early), the breeder lied to us and said he was weaned. They never should have sold us an unweaned bird, no one should be. They also lied about his age, they said he was 4 months old...only to find out later he was only 10 weeks. Unfortunately there was no way of taking him back to the breeder as we had to fly to get him. We also found out that Makena had some problems (worms and lice) so we didn't want to take him back to the breeder and have him exposed to that again. Lets just say we will never go back to those people!!! So basically we had to be learn to be good handfeeders quick. We did lots of research and were very cafeful. Lots of things can go wrong. Luckily I am a food scientist and have lots of equipment at home that came in handy (digital thermometers, digital gram scales, drying racks, etc). We were very careful to sanitize after every use and feed at the right temperature (Makena liked it between 105 and 108 degrees). Also make sure to heat the water, then add it to the powder, do not microwave the powder as there can be hot spots. We fed him through a syringe until the very end, he was never a fan of the spoon. He would eat around 45-55ml of food at each feeding. We gave him 3 feedings a day up until 4 and a 1/2 months old, then one week of 2 feedings and one week of one feeding. It was exactly 5 months before he was fully weaned. Obviously this is different for every bird, but just something to expect. We never force fed him, we learned to read his signs and would feed him when he was hungry. So there is some info on our experience... hope that helps. Definitely take him back if he still isn't eating... this is a very critical time for the bird, he needs to be getting sufficient calories. Good luck!

I am so sorry for your loss... I can't even imagine how horrible of an experience that must have been for you. Lisa is right, the only way to know for sure is to have a necropsy done. There could be a hundred different reasons. One thing I thought I would ask is... Can you elaborate on the type of heather you put by his cage? Certain heaters contain teflon and when heated to a certain degree can be fatal to birds. Again I am so sorry... Our thoughts are with you.<br><br>Post edited by: Makena, at: 2007/10/22 21:51

So are these for sale?<br><br>Post edited by: Makena, at: 2007/10/22 04:22

Wow Joe... those are gorgeous! You are good.... real good ;) ;)

Makena takes a shower a few times a week and he usually fluffs up or flaps his wings so that the water can penetrate his feathers. Otherwise it will just bead off. It does take a while for him to get soaked, but it eventually happens

We put a cover on Makena, but we only cover it on 3 sides so he can still see out the front. The reason is that his cage backs up to a window and it is really bright really early. Plus I think he has gotten used to his bedtime routine

Loviechick, has been a great friend and valuable member to these forums! She loves her birds so much and it shows through in all her threads. She has a great heart and so much knowledge of birds. You are the best Chels!!! ;) ;)

I have a cannon powershot S60, 5 megapixel camera. I am not the biggest fan of it which is why we just ordered a Nikon D40x and it's on the way!! I can't wait to get it!!!

Awwwww... ADORABLE!!! Judy is right, you better watch out with that one!

Meet The Fockers - Robert De Niro

Cannery Row - Nick Nolte

We found it at Walmart (we are in Hawaii). It was in a very strange section though... it was where all the anti-smoking patches/gums were, by the pharmacy. I just happened to walk by and see it. Good luck in your search!

Unfaithful - Richard Gere

Yah Makena yawns all the time! It is super cute! Are you are right Richardsmommy.... there is never a dull moment :silly: :silly: :silly:

10:00am here! Just goofing off on the forums again! Looks like it is going to be a lovely day!