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A Little Ditty About Our Baby Bird

Chants the Kakariki (To the tune of La Cucaracha) The Kakariki, the Kakariki, He’s such a funny little bird, The Kakariki, the Kakariki, He’ll make you laugh without one word.

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A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

Deja on our Christmas tree. Chants taking on an ornament. The two of them, together. (All photos courtesy of Susan Miller on Facebook.)

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Chants’ Scary Adventure, Yesterday

Take a look at his tail. He had part of it singed off when he decided to perch in the light bowl just below the ceiling fan blades (one of which he is pictured sitting on here). I guess he … Continue reading

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Deja: Bull in a China Cabinet

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What Makes Our Budgie So Feisty?

Deja (September 18, 2022) “Strange,” I can hear people saying, “he thinks astrology applies to birds, too.” Well, yes, I do. Deja ‘hatched’ on September 18th, nine days before Chants, but she acts so much older than him, scolding him … Continue reading

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Proof of “Peace in Our Time”

Deja and Chants

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Meet Our Latest Addition:

Deja (September 18, 2022)

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Getting a Second Chance at Life

Chants the Kakariki According to his breeder, this little fellow should not be alive right now. He (almost) hatched, on September 27th, but couldn’t break through his shell completely. His breeder said that she’d been out when he started the … Continue reading

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It Only Took a Week…

Kaiya Says “Hi!” At exactly 3:22 am this morning, I heard Kaiya’s distinctive call. Susan said later that she’d been thinking of her sweet bird for most of the night, but did not hear her say, “Kai”. And for those … Continue reading

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We Are in Mourning, Today

Kaiya (July 19, 2017 – October 6, 2022) The cause of her death was accidental, but nevertheless upsetting. She died just over an hour ago. I did Kaiya’s death chart, but I think I’ll withhold it for now. R.I.P. sweet … Continue reading

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