This is Thumper, he's two yrs old and neutered.  He's a Netherland Dwarf and a very sweet bunny.

This is Mocha, she's about 8 months old.  She's not spayed yet but will be soon. She's a very gentle sweetheart.  She's a Holland Lop.

Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary

It's our wedding anniversary today.  It seems a lot longer that we've been married but it's only 9, I guess 9 is better then none. lol

My husband got me a Pandora charm for my bracelet and two Pandora rings, all with my birthstone on it, I was very surprised. :)

The heat here has been awful, I can't even walk my dogs, I don't take them out if I can't handle the heat, they can't handle the heat. I've even been home from the camper bc it's just too hot.  Today looks like we may get some rain, that would make me so happy!

I got a new Iphone, said I'd never get one but thought I'd see what all the hype is, well I still don't see it. LOL Oh well, it seems to run smooth anyways.

Well, time to get to the bird, pig and rabbit chores.  I should share some pictures of the babies, it's been so long.

It's been a while!

Well, I must say, it's been a while to say the least. I don't even know where to start. Seth has passed grade 2 and is moving on to grade 3. I'm so very proud of him, he's growning up to be a very compassionate boy! He is so tall and looks so much like his dad. My adult kids have been growing up more and more into the men/women that they are becoming. I can't believe I am the other of a 23yr old and 20yr old. They are both working and my son Jade is going on almost a yr of a relationship with his GF. My daughter Tara, not so much luck with the guys. lol I've heart some heart issues going on and had to wear a holter for 24hrs, that was fun, NOT! I'm not sure when I get my results. I know that I'm tired of the fast heart rate, the anxiety and all the stuff that comes with it. I hope it's not a blockage. The girl pigs are doing fantastic! They are in a C&C cage loaded with fleece for bedding. It's so nice and comfy looking, I'd move in. :p The bunnies are also fantastic but I'm having a hard time litter training my Mocha the Hollan Lop. She is such a sweet and gentle bun but she's coming out of her litter box to go to the loo and back in it to sleep. LOL Thumper is litter trained and he's also such a good bun! The parrots are all doing well. Cherry & Citrine had a big roll out fight the other day, thank god no one was hurt too bad but we did have to deal with two bleeding toes. The rest are good. The dogs, well, they're all healthy and good girls. They love when we head to the camper for the weekend or for vacation. Well, that's it for now I suppose. I'll get back here to share some pictures.

Dusky Pionus

I remember the first time I saw a Dusky in Bird Talk Magazine. That was about 20yrs ago. I knew one day I'd get my hands on one, at least, I hoped.

Well that day has come. My wonderful husband bought me one for our 8th wedding anniversary. A true meaning of his love towards me. A life long dream, has come true.

After seeing the beauty that the Dusky Pi holds, I wondered about what to call her. I like different names for my birds but really like names that fall under "fruit, food or gems stones". Upon closer inspection of the colors that a Dusky holds, I knew "Jewel" was her name...a real gem!

She's more beautiful that any picture can ever truly show. To see the irredesent colors in the sun is as beautiful as a rainbow after a sun shower.

And her smell...I just love it. Let's talk about that. Some say that you either love it or hate it. I love it. I had a BFA many yrs ago & he smelt the same exact way as Jewel...I have to admit "my name is Tracy & I'm a bird sniffer.....

Here are a few picture of my Jewel. I wonder what I will get for my 10th wedding anniversary? Maybe a Bronze Wing?

Baby Linnie

We have one baby Linnie that I will be hand feeding on Sunday. I am super excited. Here is a picture of the baby at 20 days old.

Some random pictures of my Poi

Here are a few recent pics of Kiwi, Cherry & Citrine.

This is Kiwi in the picture above. He's my little stinker & a mama's boy.

This is Cherry up in the front. She's very shy but she does like other birds. She's a work in progress for sure. However, today she went to take a peanut from my hand & I dropped it, great timing. lol So that scared her. I hope this means more in the future.

Citrine - Meyers

Hello, it's been a while again. I think life just gets in the way. Let's see, where was I?? lol Oh I did get my female Meyers Citrine & have had her more then a month now. Maybe it's been longer, I'm loosing my ability to remember time frame. :P

Citrine is as sweet as pie, just like our Pumpkin is. Very much wants to be with people...a big suckie. I also have been handfeeding her since she arrived here...she takes it once a day now. I don't mind, she loves it & well, so do we.

Working with Cherry

One place where Cherry the Red Belly is comfortable is on my bed...way down at the end of it mind ya but that's as close as she wants to be to a human right now. Today I recieved an order for some more hemp boings & a hemp swing, two of which go to Cherry. I think she'll love it & she did get another big toy...merry xmas Cherry girl.

PS - all the birdies got toys for xmas.

She is such a pretty bird...

Peanut

Today was clean & scrub the bird cages & shower the birds day. lol I took a few pictures of Peanut my lovebird. I had my nails done a few weeks back & he noticed right away that I had bright red nail polish on so he would NOT come to me. lol He's fully flighted so he can get away if he wants. My husband had to get him for me to put him back in his cage. lol So funny what scares them off but I very rarely wear it, and he knows it. lmao

My 18 yr old's drivers test

I have to admit, I'm a little nervous for him. Tonight I take him for his drivers test. It's one of those things that you know how to drive but can drive under pressure?? I can drive great & I know my son can drive great but put me in the seat with someone testing you & you forget it all. lol I hope my son doesn't get nervous & passes with flying colors. It's been a long time coming. He did take defensive driving so that's one check mark for him. I took the same program 26 or more yrs ago & I've never been in an accident and I also recall everything I learned. Here's wishing him the best! *Cheers* Love you son!!

Got a good bite

Well yesterday upon feeding my birds & letting them out of their cages for the free time. I got a good bite from Cherry. I feel so horrible that she's like this. This is not what I had in mind when wanting a female RB....she's supposed to be hand fed & socialized but you can tell she was not. No one can get her but me & I can only get her to sometimes step up & put her on her cage, she's still clipped from when the breeders sent he to me. So very sad, I feel let down, I also feel like she's been let down. She's just a bird that is happy at her cage with no human contact. :( SO heartbreaking. She doesn't even take food out of our hands, you have to stick it in a dish & walk away from her cage, then she will proceed to go eat it.

Blue Throated Conure - Pickles

My xmas present this year is a Blue Throated Conure. He/she just flew here by plane on Friday. What a sweetheart & a cuddle bug. Right now he/she is in quarantine in my bedroom with me so....so far he's quite, I'll say he for now. He's just beautiful & can't wait until he's full grown so he has full color. They're a more rare Conure & I am very blessed to have him. I sure am a Conure freak. The Poi & Conures are just my favorite. I've attached a couple of pics of him when he first arrived home.

Red Belly - Cherry

I haven't been on since my Meyers Parrot (Pumpkin) passed away. It's been a very heartbreaking journey to say the least. Seth (my 6yr old) asks weekly about him...and often says how much he misses him, which brings me to tears. He was so sweet & so stunning. I'm going to attach a few pics of him....

Back to Cherry my female Red Belly...She's been here about 4 months now or a bit more, she's very very shy. Will step up but then she wants me to put her some where. She won't cuddle or nothing. The breeder did tell me she was a little shy & that a cuddle while the football game was on would fix that....well that's not true. She's still just a shy as she was when she arrived at our house. It breaks my heart because she's just beautiful! She's talking a bit, she says "hi Kiwi"...lol Which is my Sennie. She does like her toys but wants to just be a bird....sigh.

Here are some pics of her:

I find it is so hard

To look at my Pumpkin's empty cage. I know that nothing can bring him back but I tear up just passing it. I can barely look at pics of him without crying my eyes out. I really need to get more company, I miss having the two. I can't wait for another Poi. I think they're the best group of bird ever. Just thought I'd share.

Red Bellys

Just a quick update on the Red Belly's. I have the choice of two, I am waiting to see what the DNA comes back as but I really don't care at this point, I just would like one. :-)

Can't shower alone

Even the birds want to come for a bath or shower when I do..there is no peace at home. lol Or shall I say privacy? lol

Just a few more pics

And a little update on Pumpkin the Meyers. He's definately not a bird that wants to be on his own, he wants human interaction all the time. Kiwi (Sennie) is more of a play hard type of guy..although he does want to be with humans a lot as well, he will play with his toys...Pumpkin however, barely touches them. lol Here are some pics.

Pumpkin the Meyers

He's really sweet, gentle & quiet unlike Kiwi who is way more bold & loud. LOL I will add a few pics.

My Black Capped Conure Coconut

He's so so so very sweet. Thought I'd share some of him/her. He has yet to be DNA'd.

Kiwi's Cage with his new toys

Man it's hard to get a good picture of his cage & the contents so here are some. I'll try for better.

Kiwi loves his hemp boing, it has bells & beads on it. I love your toys Marcy!!