Talon Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 http://parrotnation.com/2011/01/09/preparing-yourself-for-getting-a-bird/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 This is one of the times I wish we could press the "thanks" button more than once!! I think my favorite part is "Take some of that bird poop you borrowed from the bird supply store and place it on a spatula. Now reach over your shoulder with the spatula and rub the bird poop on the back of your shirt. Let dry and then go grocery shopping. Count the number of people who either stare at you or tell you that you have bird poop on your back. Do a little dumpster diving and collect odd items like water bottle caps, pieces of raffia, tree branches from bird safe trees, pieces of cardboard and old plastic clothesline. With these items, attempt to make an interesting toy. You have 8 minutes. You may begin." The whole thing is so funny & so, so true. Is there a way to make this some kind of permanent link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseaB Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I love, love, love this!!! Wonderful- thanks for sharing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 That is so true, this is a must read for anyone contemplating getting a bird for the first time, thanks for sharing that with us Penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the great read!! Sticky it is!!! A must read for all people contemplating becoming a parront! Edited February 19, 2012 by luvparrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 A laugh attack!Soooooo true! Thanks for sharing! Some people still think that a parrot doesn't need anything except for seeds and a cage. That would be very educating reading for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielsingh Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 a good one to read and very true.. hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidsandfrats Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) that is hilarious!!!! Especially putting the bird poop on a spatula and reaching over your shoulder with the spatula and rubbing the bird poop on the back of your shirt. OMG! Hilarious. I was laughing out loud I bet my co-workers are wondering what the heck is up with me-lol Edited February 21, 2012 by fidsandfrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Yup, the spatula was my favorite partoo. It is soooo true happens all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 My first thought was to show my husband the picture, "Look honey, the bird has been trained to run the vacuum". Then in my current bruised finger and ego stinging position, I thought she should add to whack yourself on the fingernail with a hammer and that might come close to a little nip. Then laughed some more when I read on and she said "you hit the nail on the head". It wasn't in the same context but spot on with me nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 LOVED it! So true! I especially love the spatula on your back regarding bird poop.I've actually gone to work with Sophie's poo on my back. Of course didn't know. Now I get inspected by my secretary and patient care tech daily. It is an ongoing joke for them . Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 LOL wow .. that was hysterical ... I loved the pic of the bird on the vacuum too ...seems I have ALOT to look forward to :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 That has to be the best read for those thinking of adding a fid to the family. It is SO true, every word! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Lmao!!! They may add, buy new eye pencils, chomp them up and throw them away as soon as you come home! :-P Thank you so much for this! It is hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Lmao!!! They may add, buy new eye pencils, chomp them up and throw them away as soon as you come home! :-PThank you so much for this! It is hilarious! Yes, let the list begin.....hairbrushes, laptop keyboards, remote control buttons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I know all that but what are the down sides?:confused: Mistyparrot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 As a potential new owner this made me think twice, I think we will still pursue a Grey but its awesome I had to think about it! Or is that a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Jocelyn.... Its always a good thing, to make sure you are prepared for a grey. We are all just joking around, talking about our little devils! You are hearing the worst... not the best! Sophie is 12 now, doesn't destroy anything in the house, unless I give it to her.( and thats with open door policy!) Sure, she LOVES my purse, and I tend to go thru purses like crazy. She is obscessed with zippers! Sure she likes to get out my lipstick and throw it down to Zoey my pup who LOVES lipstick! " Here you go Zoey!" I come running! LOL I just give Sophie my hand-me-down purse, close the zipper, leave a surprise inside. She is thrilled! They are just like children. You child proof as best as you can. Sophie is such a joy! I wouldn't trade a moment of listening to her try to repeat a song , calling for her ROM ( mom), giggling like crazy, the list goes on and on! Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks for sharing this- it really made me laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsray Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 that was one of the best reads so far since I've been learning about greys ... oh and it's not funny at all, its freakin hilarious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie boy Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 so so true even by my little experience lol great post, thnx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 charlie boy... you are going to get there and be experienced, in a hearbeat! LOL! Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupine Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 That's a great post. Similar scare tactics I use when trying to scare off potential apprentices. Of course, I also make them close their eyes and put out their hands, into which I'll often place the entrails of whatever critter my birds are eating that day. Walls textured with fruit and veggies and poo...heh. The good old days. Try walls textured with....well, you get the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos_Friend Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 "Go to the bird supply store. Buy everything you need for the month. Then with the leftover money, go to the grocery store and pick up a five pound box of macaroni, some parmesan cheese and some margarine. This should last you about two weeks and it’s about all you’ll be able to afford after all that money you spent at the bird supply store" Yep...that sounds about right. ~Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shara62 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Oh, this was too funny! It makes me realize that either I'm really lucky or very tolerant! I love my greys' sounds in the morning and at night. I guess either they aren't screamers or I'm really hard of hearing, probably a combination of the two. The baby has a piercing call though, but hopefully she'll copy the rest of the family and not be too loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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