Had to tell SOMEONE!!!

[lisachristine]

Today was one of the most amazing days of my life! I've had Rosie now for over a year and just recently all her flight feathers have grown back from a HORRIBLE wing clip. When she came to me, one wing was as long as her tail feathers and the other was nothing but a nub. She couldn't fly, let alone perch that well. The other day I decided to open her cage (we've been trying to incourage her to come out more often) which she hardly ever does. Well, she finally came out and jumped to the ground. As I reached down to get her she shot straight up, flew accross the livingroom, did a u-turn to dodge the window, and landed on the rug from where she took off!!!! My son and I were speechless! We didn't think she could fly! What an amazing site.....Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys are the only ones that understand bird talk

[Kimijean]

Awesome!!

 

Xandir (RIP) was late fledging because of the recalled Kaytee formula that made him sick and ended up taking his short life. But I remember the first day he took flight, I was thrilled.

 

Kim

[Barbara2]

That is fantastic! I am sure that Rosie will just keep improving and amazing you from now on!!

[Timbersmom]

What a great story! So happy for you and Rosie and looking forward to more

[birdhouse]

Too bad you couldn't see the way I was grinning while I was reading your post. Awesome!!!!

[Sarasota]

Yeah! The first flight is the best! I think I actually cried the first time Sondheim flew. And just watch over the next few weeks as Rosie perfects her landings. It's quite amazing.

[Zoom]

Yay Rosie!!!

[chezron]

Watching them fly is amazing. i never get tired of it. They become so proud of their ability to fly and land. i call them from room to room and they fly, sometimes 50 times in a row. They love it and I love it. Congratulations!

[Pookamama]

Congrats!!! I bet you had such joy in your heart!

[Ray P]

You can always share your story's here and we will enjoy them with you.

[katana600]

These milestone moments will be forever etched in your heart and spirit. I am so happy for Rosie and for your family. Something changes when they can move freely and choose where to go next. I am guessing Rosie was just as surprised by her flight as you and your son. I have great hopes that some day I will see Gilbert take that first flight. Congratulations to you and Rosie. Way to go Rosie!

[judygram]

I just bet you were grinning from ear to ear when she took that flight, she has come a long way and there is no stopping her now that she has her wings back, these are the stories I love to hear about.

[Mistyparrot]

Misty was like that seven years ago. Horrible clip and clumsy attempts to fly but now he is a beautiful confident fully feathered flyer and I am so proud of him. You will be amazed at how well they can negotiate tight turns and pinpoint landings. Well done for letting Rosie get her wings back. That said it is good she seems to understand about windows. Just to make sure take her around and let her tap on the window panes.

There is a myth that Greys are clumsy. They are not at all unless they have the misfortune to be clipped.

 

Steve n Misty

Edited August 16, 2012 by Mistyparrot

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

Well done Rosie! Now its time to practice! Nancy