You can see the plucking and the self mutilation here very well. Its like this on his back too. Poor thing!
Monday, March 14, 2005
Sometimes you get a weekend, sometimes the weekend gets you.
This weekend, although productive, was a comedy of errors.
It all started when we went to the bird show. After gearing all up, and getting out there, we found that the show was Sunday, not Sat. *sigh*
Went back to Orlando and picked up Kiko the bird, our latest rescue, which I will go more into later.
Went over to Martin's to pick up his power washer, came back and found I forgot the nozzle for it.
Then the finch that was having all the problems, died. *sigh* We buried him with full honors and food for the afterlife.
Next day, went back with Phoenix (and Kiko) to get the nozzle, and the car broke down. The battery was leaking and ate the power terminal bolt, almost the entire way through. Had to get towed to an auto parts store and got the battery installed.
Got home, and cooked catfish for dinner, and it had gone bad in the fridge.
*sigh* what a weekend.
So, let me talk about our new little friend Kiko.
Kiko is a Black Headed Caique and is the cutest little bird you have ever seen.
And we got to him just in time.
As you will see from the pictures, he was just on borderline of doing himself some real damage.
What is sad, is that this is such a typical situation. The woman we got her from isnt a bad woman, but someone who got in over their heads with a bird they couldnt take care of. This woman started off with a happy bird, then she had to get two jobs to support herself. Hence, the bird got absolutely no attention, and the sanitary condition of her cage went down. We had visited Kiko several months ago and the owner had decided that she wanted to sell us the bird, instead of give him up for rescue. We told her we take birds on a rescue basis, and that if we had to buy rescue birds, we would go broke fast. She said ok, and Phoenix told me to wait; that she would give us a call back soon. Phoenix was right! She did call us, but I did not know the bird would be in the condition its in, in such little time. We got there, and I hauled the cage out, which the woman had said had not been cleaned in a week, but I have to say, it hadnt been cleaned in at least a couple of months (which is why I needed the power washer from Martin). It was so bad, that in the little cleaning we did the bird poop had taken the paint off in some sections. Got to find me some cage paint. Its a California cage too! (A little to small for the bird, but a nice brand of cage) So we drug out Sinbads old cage (which was too small for Sinbad, but just the right size for Kiko) and he is happy as a clam.
The first thing he did when he came home was eat like a starving man. I think he likes all the varied foods we are able to provide, particulary the carrots and the dried papaya. He had his head in food for a good couple of hours! The one thing we did notice (besides his physical condition) is that he freaks out when we put him in his cage and leave. The seperation anxiety is pulpable. It just breaks your heart.
Well, enough ranting. Its birds like this is why we take in these poor souls and do our best to make them happy.
This weekend, although productive, was a comedy of errors.
It all started when we went to the bird show. After gearing all up, and getting out there, we found that the show was Sunday, not Sat. *sigh*
Went back to Orlando and picked up Kiko the bird, our latest rescue, which I will go more into later.
Went over to Martin's to pick up his power washer, came back and found I forgot the nozzle for it.
Then the finch that was having all the problems, died. *sigh* We buried him with full honors and food for the afterlife.
Next day, went back with Phoenix (and Kiko) to get the nozzle, and the car broke down. The battery was leaking and ate the power terminal bolt, almost the entire way through. Had to get towed to an auto parts store and got the battery installed.
Got home, and cooked catfish for dinner, and it had gone bad in the fridge.
*sigh* what a weekend.
So, let me talk about our new little friend Kiko.
Kiko is a Black Headed Caique and is the cutest little bird you have ever seen.
And we got to him just in time.
As you will see from the pictures, he was just on borderline of doing himself some real damage.
What is sad, is that this is such a typical situation. The woman we got her from isnt a bad woman, but someone who got in over their heads with a bird they couldnt take care of. This woman started off with a happy bird, then she had to get two jobs to support herself. Hence, the bird got absolutely no attention, and the sanitary condition of her cage went down. We had visited Kiko several months ago and the owner had decided that she wanted to sell us the bird, instead of give him up for rescue. We told her we take birds on a rescue basis, and that if we had to buy rescue birds, we would go broke fast. She said ok, and Phoenix told me to wait; that she would give us a call back soon. Phoenix was right! She did call us, but I did not know the bird would be in the condition its in, in such little time. We got there, and I hauled the cage out, which the woman had said had not been cleaned in a week, but I have to say, it hadnt been cleaned in at least a couple of months (which is why I needed the power washer from Martin). It was so bad, that in the little cleaning we did the bird poop had taken the paint off in some sections. Got to find me some cage paint. Its a California cage too! (A little to small for the bird, but a nice brand of cage) So we drug out Sinbads old cage (which was too small for Sinbad, but just the right size for Kiko) and he is happy as a clam.
The first thing he did when he came home was eat like a starving man. I think he likes all the varied foods we are able to provide, particulary the carrots and the dried papaya. He had his head in food for a good couple of hours! The one thing we did notice (besides his physical condition) is that he freaks out when we put him in his cage and leave. The seperation anxiety is pulpable. It just breaks your heart.
Well, enough ranting. Its birds like this is why we take in these poor souls and do our best to make them happy.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Weekend!
Hooray! Its FRIDAY!
And this weekend ought to be interesting. There is a bird show to go to and a bird to be picked up! A black headed Caique...
Might get a hair cut this weekend too...
And Happy Birthday Dave! May you live another 50 years!
And this weekend ought to be interesting. There is a bird show to go to and a bird to be picked up! A black headed Caique...
Might get a hair cut this weekend too...
And Happy Birthday Dave! May you live another 50 years!
Thursday, March 10, 2005
SUPER SUSHI DELICIOUSNESS!!!
SUPER SUSHI DELICIOUSNESS!!!
Phoenix and I went out for dinner to Nagoya Sushi last night and finally got to use that $25 certificate I got from restaurant.com, and I have to say that it is the best sushi to be had in Orlando. The place is not all that big, and not terribly fancy, but their sushi is prepared both in style and taste several degrees superior then any other place I have been in this town.
In other news, our poor little society finch's problem may be getting worse. The hernia seems to be going down, but his heath is deteriorating, which is very sad. I wish there was something to do for him, but I don't think there is. We have him in his own special cage with a heat lamp on him, and hopefully he will pull through. I ordered a vet book on birds the other day, so hopefully if it gets here on time it will have some insight.
Our other birds seem OK. Found endless amusement this morning when I turned on the lights for the Gouldians that the first thing the males did was jump on the ladies. It is amusing to see that humans are not the only creature that gets morning wood. However one of the males then proceeded to try to break things up in a fit of jealousy. Seems the right wing religious nuts are there too. Oh well.
This weekend may be fairly exciting. There is a bird auction we are going to. We likely will not buy any birds, but it will be interesting to check it out for future use. Also we get another rescue bird this weekend, a black headed Caique, that the owner attempted to get us to buy several months earlier. We said no then, that we rescue birds, we don't buy them, and she baulked. She paid like $800 for the thing and got a nice California cage, and she wanted some of her investment back. Nope, no way. Well, several months later, she is now giving the bird away. My worry is that it was just starting to pluck when we saw it last time months ago... my bets are it is far worse now. I tell you, some people do not need to own parrots. Trying to get your money out of your pet that you have had for years because you cant take care of it is just wrong. Poor bird. I hope it makes the transition well.
I cant wait to build an aviary however.. the house is getting a bit crowded.
Well, there are worse hobbies...
Phoenix and I went out for dinner to Nagoya Sushi last night and finally got to use that $25 certificate I got from restaurant.com, and I have to say that it is the best sushi to be had in Orlando. The place is not all that big, and not terribly fancy, but their sushi is prepared both in style and taste several degrees superior then any other place I have been in this town.
In other news, our poor little society finch's problem may be getting worse. The hernia seems to be going down, but his heath is deteriorating, which is very sad. I wish there was something to do for him, but I don't think there is. We have him in his own special cage with a heat lamp on him, and hopefully he will pull through. I ordered a vet book on birds the other day, so hopefully if it gets here on time it will have some insight.
Our other birds seem OK. Found endless amusement this morning when I turned on the lights for the Gouldians that the first thing the males did was jump on the ladies. It is amusing to see that humans are not the only creature that gets morning wood. However one of the males then proceeded to try to break things up in a fit of jealousy. Seems the right wing religious nuts are there too. Oh well.
This weekend may be fairly exciting. There is a bird auction we are going to. We likely will not buy any birds, but it will be interesting to check it out for future use. Also we get another rescue bird this weekend, a black headed Caique, that the owner attempted to get us to buy several months earlier. We said no then, that we rescue birds, we don't buy them, and she baulked. She paid like $800 for the thing and got a nice California cage, and she wanted some of her investment back. Nope, no way. Well, several months later, she is now giving the bird away. My worry is that it was just starting to pluck when we saw it last time months ago... my bets are it is far worse now. I tell you, some people do not need to own parrots. Trying to get your money out of your pet that you have had for years because you cant take care of it is just wrong. Poor bird. I hope it makes the transition well.
I cant wait to build an aviary however.. the house is getting a bit crowded.
Well, there are worse hobbies...
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
A shadow in the bright Bizarre, a glimpse of eyes where none should shine...
Disturbing dreams last night. Made me get up much earlier than usual (IE around 4:30 am) and I am pooped this morning. Which will translate to being slightly out of sorts and yawning for the rest of the day.
Raining and grey today to match my mood, despite the fact I love a good rainstorm.
Went out to dinner last night with Phoenix, and the place we were going to get a good sushi fix for cheap, was closed due to there being no water in the joint. That sucked. Instead we went to cilantro's, which was very nice. Mexican food I really enjoyed for a change. After we went to Lake Eola and fed the swans. It was very nice.
The bad news is that when I got home yesterday, one of the finches had a medical emergency that we had to run out immediately to Phoenix's work to have them take a look at. It seems the poor thing has a hernia or hemorrhoid and is busy trying to loose its guts out its vent. We have the poor think isolated with heat on it and etc, but I dont think it will make it. Its getting worse and worse. Makes me sad. Poor thing.
The rest of the birds seem ok. The Gouldians are still busy courting, and the societies are getting down to business... I think we will have some eggs within a week or so.
Raining and grey today to match my mood, despite the fact I love a good rainstorm.
Went out to dinner last night with Phoenix, and the place we were going to get a good sushi fix for cheap, was closed due to there being no water in the joint. That sucked. Instead we went to cilantro's, which was very nice. Mexican food I really enjoyed for a change. After we went to Lake Eola and fed the swans. It was very nice.
The bad news is that when I got home yesterday, one of the finches had a medical emergency that we had to run out immediately to Phoenix's work to have them take a look at. It seems the poor thing has a hernia or hemorrhoid and is busy trying to loose its guts out its vent. We have the poor think isolated with heat on it and etc, but I dont think it will make it. Its getting worse and worse. Makes me sad. Poor thing.
The rest of the birds seem ok. The Gouldians are still busy courting, and the societies are getting down to business... I think we will have some eggs within a week or so.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Monday Monday...
Another weekend of non work bliss ruined by the return of Monday.
I have gotten so cynical here, and its spreading to my co-workers. Kinda funny actually.
I found a cool website restaurant.com where you can get a $25 certificate for $10. And till the end of the month, if you put in the promotional code 71882, you get it for $5. You can only use one certificate per month, so only get one per restaurant (you cant buy two and get $50 off).
And thus, I am treating my lovely wife to dinner tonight, then a long romantic walk along lake Eola to feed the swans. I cant wait!
This weekend was OK... Didn't do much outside of play with the birds, play Halo2 and Mechassault and clean house, but it was OK. We got a new cage of birds, society finches this time, to take care of the Gouldian eggs if they turn out to be bad parents, but I don't think we will have to use them. But they will be easy to breed, and so we will have chicks around the house soon. They are very silly, all 6 of them camp out in one of the next boxes we got at night, poking thier heads just above the lip of the enterance. Look like soldiers peeking their heads out of a pill box. I need to get them little helmets. Will take a picture soon and post.
I have gotten so cynical here, and its spreading to my co-workers. Kinda funny actually.
I found a cool website restaurant.com where you can get a $25 certificate for $10. And till the end of the month, if you put in the promotional code 71882, you get it for $5. You can only use one certificate per month, so only get one per restaurant (you cant buy two and get $50 off).
And thus, I am treating my lovely wife to dinner tonight, then a long romantic walk along lake Eola to feed the swans. I cant wait!
This weekend was OK... Didn't do much outside of play with the birds, play Halo2 and Mechassault and clean house, but it was OK. We got a new cage of birds, society finches this time, to take care of the Gouldian eggs if they turn out to be bad parents, but I don't think we will have to use them. But they will be easy to breed, and so we will have chicks around the house soon. They are very silly, all 6 of them camp out in one of the next boxes we got at night, poking thier heads just above the lip of the enterance. Look like soldiers peeking their heads out of a pill box. I need to get them little helmets. Will take a picture soon and post.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Monday, February 28, 2005
Fun weekend!
Finally got to see Constantine this weekend, and you know, it was very good. Some of my friends have posted that its horrid, largely because they are purists or can't stand Keanu Reeves. Yes, the movie only resembled the comic book, and Keanu Reeves is not blond, or was anything like John Constantine, but it still was a good story. I loved the effects too. I think its worth getting on DVD and I will.
Well in other news, Phoenix and I went to the zoo this weekend and took some delightful pictures and had a lot of fun. Will post some pictures in a bit.
Well in other news, Phoenix and I went to the zoo this weekend and took some delightful pictures and had a lot of fun. Will post some pictures in a bit.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Monday, February 21, 2005
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Again no posts for awhile
Sorry there have been no posts for awhile, nothing to talk about really besides the frustration of getting a house loan, and the fact I am not doing anything travel wise this spring because of it. Work is well, something I would rather not be doing if I could have free money.
Valentines day was spectacular for me. We got an X-box last week, and my wonderful woman gave me MechAssault 2, and I gave her Halo 2. She also got me this really spiff watch and a wallet, and I got her some flowers, some sugar free candy and a whip cream maker (we both go through whipped cream like mad, so I figure she would like it.)
Otherwise, the two of us have been like hermits. Been wanting to sell Sinbad, because he is so aggressive towards the other birds. Its a shame, because otherwise, he is a sweet bird, although demanding.
The Gouldians we have have been busily setting up shop in their cages, and looking like they are going to mate, which is spectacular. We may have new babies soon!
If you haven't seen it yet, I would recommend getting the new Google bar. It has auto spelling for stupid people like me, that isn't intrusive or time consuming when you are typing in web forms (like this say) and some other new features that are really cool.
Well Constantine is coming out this weekend, and I am gonna go see it! I can't wait!
Valentines day was spectacular for me. We got an X-box last week, and my wonderful woman gave me MechAssault 2, and I gave her Halo 2. She also got me this really spiff watch and a wallet, and I got her some flowers, some sugar free candy and a whip cream maker (we both go through whipped cream like mad, so I figure she would like it.)
Otherwise, the two of us have been like hermits. Been wanting to sell Sinbad, because he is so aggressive towards the other birds. Its a shame, because otherwise, he is a sweet bird, although demanding.
The Gouldians we have have been busily setting up shop in their cages, and looking like they are going to mate, which is spectacular. We may have new babies soon!
If you haven't seen it yet, I would recommend getting the new Google bar. It has auto spelling for stupid people like me, that isn't intrusive or time consuming when you are typing in web forms (like this say) and some other new features that are really cool.
Well Constantine is coming out this weekend, and I am gonna go see it! I can't wait!
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