Shelly Yokum

Bird people are the best people. I am here checking in, after the nite nite routine with my son, and birdies. It is so nice we have this place to chat, discuss and learn from everyone. Has anyone every had their bird land in the potty? A friend of mine just got a cockatiel, as a first bird. She wanted a mac, and after being around mine she decided, she wasn't ready for something big, loud, and so messy and needy. She was letting her baby fly around the house, and it landed in the potty, and almost drowned. I usually keep the seat down, because it just looks better. Now having a little boy in the house again its usually up. I never thought about this danger, so I thought I would pass it on. Val is making an odd noise tonight as I was cleaning up cages and dishes. She sounded almost like a bull frog. I have to say I hope this doesn't last long. She is a lot braver acting after her big outdoor adventure. She has had an attitude all day. I am hoping that she probably didn't get much sleep outside, and after a restful night in her bed she will be in a better mood tomorrow. Thank you all for your kind words it really means a lot.

Roy my Ruby Mac, is fully feathered, but has no idea he can fly. I have always treated him as if he could, but I think he is due to be clipped and trained as well.

Kat, I have had birds most of my adult life. Parakeets, a concure, a couple of quakers, and cockatiels, now Macaws and of course my sweet lil Val. Never had I thought this would happen, I knew it was possible, I always kept the doors and windows closed when the birds were out, now that I have a 4 year old that doesn't think about the danger. I have just ordered a harness, and going to the vet on Monday. I would hope that No body has to go through this, but My little girl is scared of everything right now. She knows me and comes to me, but she hasn't gained my trust yet either. We will take more precautions from now on. I take the big boys outside all the time, I guess I am lucky I haven't went through this with them. Good Luck, and I think you are off to smart thinking. If we have these creatures, its our duty as their care taker to make sure they are happy, and safe.

Thank you both, it means a lot to have special friends, that you can count on. Knowing that we will never probably meet face to face, but always there to listen. I have done nothing but cry and pray from the time she left. I just ordered a harness for her from ebay. I hate to clip her, but in this case until she isn't so jumpy around my little boy I think its a must. My macs don't pay him any mind, and Prince just loves him. Val will to in time. You all know what I went through loosing Rocco, I just prayed not to go through this again. My baby girl is home safely and that is all that matters. I have to say that all my babies will be getting their very own harness.

Well, thank you! I am so happy this morning. I woke up and ran outside, to look again. Pretty much hopeless, but still praying. I walked in a direction that I thought was hopeless, and there she was. Just past some weeds, where I think she had been hiding. I saw that little grey head peak up from a distance. I called her name, and she looked around and headed back for the weeds. When I got there she came right to me. She had a wet tail, and I clamped down on her feet to carry her home. She didn't like that, and started biting me. I didn't let go until we were home safe and sound. She is eating and ringing her bell. I can breath again. She's home!!! She is going for a better clipping until she gets use to use. Some people think its cruel to clip them. I think its cruel for them to get out and get hurt, cold, or eaten. I love her so much, that I just cried when I found her.

This evening I had Val out of the cage and on the play stand. Trying to get her use to use. So far she doesn't like my son. When ever he walks by, she growls or flies. She has been clipped, but can still fly around just a little. Austin had opened the door, and banged it on the way out. There she went. I went out after her, but she turned the corner much faster than I could. The wind was blowing a little. I have looked and looked. I have saw nothing, heard nothing. I don't know what to do. I didn't think she would go far, I have done all I know to do to find her. After only having her a week, she was my baby and love her so much. Between the cats and hawks I am scared I have seen the last of her. My heart is broken. I have looked high and low, I looked under cars, porches, under pinning. I don't know how far she went before landing. Please say a little prayer that I can find her in the morning, a live and well.

They need a low fat, high protein foods. There are man thread on subject. The main thing is remember if its bad for you, its bad for birdie!!! No avocado, No chocolate, No caffeine! Leafy greens are very good. If your birdie don't eat it at first keep offering, and one day it might.

Val just cost me $1200, and I think she was worth every little nickel.

Thank you Judy. I am really happy here that is for sure. now I am going to try to show her off with some pictures.

as of last Wednesday, I went and picked up Val.. (CAG) She is so pretty, and makes me smile every time I look at her. She thinks she is bad ass right now, but I think its funny. She has settled in very well already. She loves the back of her head scratched. The move was a little rocky, but we love where we are now. Austin (my little boy) has kids to play with his own age. He loves the yard to run and scream. Neighbors are great. I love the peacefulness of it here. No more horns, sirens, loud music, or trains. Most of all we feel safe here. We still miss our Rocco, but it easier to deal with not walking outside, and seeing where it all happened.

You do know that you can buy the sugar free ones now? Just a thought.

I have recently taken a liking to Suns myself . I use to have a green check and he loved to bite me every chance he could. He passed away, a while back. I didn't know as much about birds then as I do now, and didn't have a lot online to find back then. So I could have given him a better home if I would have known how. He was loved, and new it. I guess thats all that matters. Good luck with the beautiful bird. I am glad it didn't go to sleep at that horrible place. You did good by saving its life.

My Macaws have it as well, and the first time I noticed, I was a little worried. It looked like a huge hole and I thought oh NO he has hurt himself. I never remembered seeing it on my smaller parrots I had over the years. I am glad I am not the only one who was ever worried about this.

well, I know nothing about them either, don't even think I have ever seen one, but if you don't want the bird to say a bad word, then don't say them around it.

how sweet that was. I am still amazed at how smart these little guys really are.

Poor marcus, I hope he is ok.

where in WV to you live? I have family there in Huttonsville. I would take both birds if you would pick me. What is your fee? do they come with/out cages? I tried emailing you, but My computer is acting up so I hope that you get this.

That was sweet, and made a tear come to my eye. Good luck with your new macaw. I have 2, who would have ever thought, that big beak can be so much love.

My Ruby does the same thing, so maybe its just a macaw thing, I tell him to stop it because over and over again, gets on my nerves, and he laughs and does it more.

I am just amazed at what you have done with the room. I have to ask, are you that good of an artist? or did you have stencils? I would love to make a room like that for my babies once we find a house and get moved.

I am going looking around about 100 miles from here this weekend, and I will keep you all posted. Thanks again for your kind words.

I have heard that grey's are happier in a smaller cage for their first year.

He is doing a little better, but he is always saying Rocco is hurt, over and over, I think maybe he is wanting to know when he will stop hurting so he can come back home. I have even thought about getting another, and call him Rocco so that Austin will think that he is all better. I don't much like the idea, but sometimes you have to do what is right for the one we love. What if's keep clouding my mind in a negative way. I might just have to find another one, if they thought that Rocco hurts still comes up. I am hoping that a new place will help change the feelings for all involved. Thank you all for caring. Jingles thank you for all your kind words.

I was s proud of him, that is for sure. Someone not knowing it was a bird could become very startled, hearing that scream.

WOW, I am so sorry, I am sure this scared you. The only thing I can think of something scared her. Maybe another animal? something on tv, maybe even her own shadow. She could have thought you were in danger, and bit to get you away from what ever it was.