Got to play with a cutie!

I went to my local bird store (it's a 30 minute drive, but sooo worth it) to get some food and a toy for Sylvia (so I won't have to go out for a while after I have my baby). While I was there, I was told that I could play with any bird in the store (as long as it wasn't in a cage). Well, I wandered over and this beautiful baby macaw caught my eye. It turns out it was a Jubilee Macaw and he was just so adorable (even with a curved beak)!! I instantly fell in love, and he just cuddled with me while I was giving him scritchies. I finished my shopping and had to leave, when I turned and gave the baby more scritchies (I couldn't resist!). The woman working said that she's never seen the baby so relaxed and happy. He didn't want me to leave either-as I left, he tried to run off his perch and was screaming. I wanted to take him home so badly, but I'll have another small-turkey-sized baby coming home with me in a few weeks lol.

I knew I have a thing for birds, but I didn't know how much of a thing it was. I now completely understand how a lot of y'all have 4+ birds. (My hubby's a one-bird person, so getting another one before Sylvia decides she's too good for this world is out of the question)

I would have had pics, but since I went by myself I couldn't get any of me snuggling with the big baby.

It's okay, my significant other also has me on a one-bird limit. Think of it this way - more time for cuddling Sylvia!

I know exactly what you mean. I have a hard time working with baby birds all day and not baby birds for that matter. I am TOTALLY in love with Chiko and know it's only time before she moves to Costa Rica.. It's going to be a very sad day when that happens for both Chiko and me..BUT I know she has a loving Mommy and Daddy so all will be good.
If I fall in love with baby birds I try hard to get the new owners to join the bird club so I can get some cuddling time in

I can fully appreciate what you are saying Carol.
All you one bird people have the most spoiledly loved
birdies because they don't have to share you with other birdies.
Those of us with multiple birds suffer from an incurable disease.
AFD.(accumulative feather disorder) and there is no cure.
I know because I just brought home yet another bird. Not a baby
either. I will send Carol some pictures to post soon.

A forever bird or a foster bird?

I just got home from club meeting and looked at your pics Catherine. Your new forever birdie is adorable.
And yes it's so hard knowing so many birds and I just got word that one I have birdie sat is looking for a new home. Makes me cry.
I would take her in a second but I know I am at my limit.... All I can do is put the word out to people I know will give her the love and attention she deserves.

Forever

congrats on the new Mango!

Thank you......it was one of those don't let fear, finances,
space or common sense stand in your way.....apparently it didn't
stand in mine