Preparing Yourself For Getting a Bird
(Inspired by Amy Lawrence)
Thinking about getting your first bird? This thirteen-step guide will emotionally and physically prepare you for what it’s like to live with one. If you follow this, you will have a fairly good idea what it’s like to have one of these lovely creatures in your house.
Take a big bite of carrot. Chew it up well, but don’t swallow it. Now go out to your dining room and spew it all over the wall. Leave it there until it dries. Get a sponge and a scraper and scrape it off the wall. Repeat at least three times a week.
Go to the bird supply store. Buy everything you need for the month. Then with the leftover money, go to the grocery store and pick up a five pound box of macaroni, some parmesan cheese and some margarine. This should last you about two weeks and it’s about all you’ll be able to afford after all that money you spent at the bird supply store.
Take a newspaper to the bird supply store. Place it in the bottom of an empty bird cage. Read it while it’s laying on the bottom of the grate. This is how you will be reading the newspaper from now on.
Get some pelleted diet, some chopped up vegetables, borrow some bird poop from the bird supply store, (They’ll look at you funny but they probably won’t charge you for it.) some parrot feathers, pieces of bird toy parts, some wood chips and some almond shells. Combine in a one gallon container. Throw some of it on the floor. Now clean it up. Throw more of it on the floor. Now clean it up. Repeat at least twice a day.
Get a screwdriver from your tool kit. Make some gouges in the paint on the wall. And while you’re at it, use it to rip one of your lamp shades and smack up a couple of picture frames.
Make sure you know the meaning of all of these terms: Cloaca, preen gland, PDD, PBFD, choanal papillae, calcium to phosphorus ratio, polyomavirus, E.N.D. and boing. This involves a lot of research so get some reading glasses while you’re at it.
Measure out a cup of flour and place in a sifter. Move about your house and lightly coat all surfaces with the flour. Now dust all the surfaces. Repeat at least three times a week.
Get a copy of a wild parrot DVD. Place in the your DVD player and turn the volume up to full blast. Repeat at least three times a day for 15 minutes.
Take some of that bird poop you borrowed from the bird supply store and place it on a spatula. Now reach over your shoulder with the spatula and rub the bird poop on the back of your shirt. Let dry and then go grocery shopping. Count the number of people who either stare at you or tell you that you have bird poop on your back.
Do a little dumpster diving and collect odd items like water bottle caps, pieces of raffia, tree branches from bird safe trees, pieces of cardboard and old plastic clothesline. With these items, attempt to make an interesting toy. You have 8 minutes. You may begin.
Set the timer on your TV and DVD player for 6 a.m. with the volume turned all the way up so that the Wild parrot DVD starts playing the next morning. Repeat every morning for the rest of your life.
Get some bed sheets. Now take that screwdriver and make various beak-shaped holes in them. Take some of that bird poop and smear it on the sheets. Launder and repeat at least twice a month.
Find a reputable bird Vet and make his car payment for him. Repeat at least once a year for each bird you intend to get.
Do these exercises for as long as you can. If you can keep this up for at least 6 months without losing your mind, you just might be ready for a parrot.
January 9, 2011 at 10:17 am
love it!
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January 9, 2011 at 10:24 am
We really want one…….we are not ready! Great article!
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January 9, 2011 at 10:28 am
I am so fortunate that this isn’t how MY life with birds turned out. They let me sleep until 9!!! Unfortunately, the rest is soooooo dead on! LOL
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January 9, 2011 at 12:46 pm
I LOVE it! It is extremely hard work to simulate a parrot. But they do all this “work” very efficiently with seemingly little effort, even joy!!
(the spewing in example one might also include a little applesauce for authenticity…apple sauce is not always immediately visible, and soaks in, to discolor later and attract fuzz & bugs)
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January 9, 2011 at 2:22 pm
What does it say about all of us who keep parrots? Are we all begging for punishment? Are we really as strange, weird or eccentric as others think we are? There are some great things about parrot ownership although they escape me now!!!! All kidding aside this one was dead on. People need to know what they are ultimately getting into. My guys make a huge mess but I have no regrets. My house is dirtier, my clothes are ruined, my bank account has been better but life is full of happiness and joy that only living with a parrot can bring. There is nothing like a blue and gold nuzzled into your neck and whispering I love you. Thanks for a great read Patricia!!!
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January 9, 2011 at 7:14 pm
So very spot on! Especially the bit about the spatula. I cannot begin to count the times I was sitting at work, happen to look down and see a nice smear of bird crap across my thigh.
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January 9, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Dont’ forget to toss pomegranite seeds at the white walls… and remember to buy one of nearly all of the varieties of vegetables and fruits at the store, then explain to people that you have NO idea how to cook them or prepare them.
This is especially important with the more exotic veggies and fruits. People WILL ask you what you do with them.
thanks for this great fun article!!!
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January 10, 2011 at 3:25 am
patricia, my husband and i were laughing so hard over this article that i have tears running down my face. this was great and, wow, so true lol.
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January 10, 2011 at 9:39 am
Adrianne, my stock answer for that is “they go great in a dinner salad!” People nod thoughtfully, and go with it. lol
And yes, spot on, except for one thing, Patricia, and I know you know the joy of this one well- if you have other pets, especially dogs, you have to hit THEM with the spatula as well, because the parrot will be aiming for them. And then there’s a dog bath.
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January 10, 2011 at 9:53 am
Touche’ Tess!
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January 10, 2011 at 10:13 am
You have such a way with words!!! I loved this!!
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January 10, 2011 at 10:55 am
Thanks Michelle! It was a lot of fun to write.
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January 10, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I really enjoyed reading this article, found it very funny and laugh out loud a couple of times. Thanks
Gary
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January 10, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Ok, I’m not saying it’s easy sailing when you get your first parrot. I got my first in twos so, double trouble from day one. – I’m still having mornings where I wish I drank alcohol in order to have an excuse for the headache. But at the end of the day when they ask you for a cuddle or blow you a kiss, it’s then that you realise it was all well worth the heartache. Yes, I’m the one with the two miniature hahn macaws and i wouldn’t swap them for the world. In fact its funny you should feature an african grey in the item photos as I’m just waiting to see if I’m successful in being accepted for my third bird that should be an african grey. I will keep you posted. If you have a heart for a parrot, very much like if you have a heart for a human child, you put aside all the faults and focus on the good points and soon you find that the good outweigh the bad.
Keep the faith as I intend to do.
Lots of love to all at Parrot Nation,
From Jane in the UK xxxxx
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January 11, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Warning: do not read this while taking a drink! This had me laughing so hard. Great training for wanna-be parrot owners.
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January 12, 2011 at 11:14 pm
OMGoodness! This is SO close to perfect! Every potential bird owner should be required by law to do this! I was laughing so hard at how true all that is. Ohhhhh, and lets NOT forget to fight for a hour or so to lug the cages outside to clean them, as you end up being soaking wet also, at least once a week. And my B & G loves fresh cherries ( I’ve already pitted for her) to SPLAT on my WHITE tile floor, whick stains very easy! LOL
And how the clerk always looks at you so STRANGE when each week you are buying GALLONS of vinegar! but I would do it all over again, and again and again! Even though your clothes have missing buttons and snaps, and your clothes allowance gets depleted by bird toys that last at least an hour! 🙂
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January 12, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Don’t forget to memorize the layouts of your remote controls, telephones and computer keyboards. Then cut, pull or pop all the buttons/keys off and get used to doing it from memory.
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January 13, 2011 at 9:23 am
Tonya,
I wrote a follow up piece to this post and the keyboard key pooping is one of the items! It’s happened to two people that I know of so far.
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February 18, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Oh, yes. I’m a master of repairing my keyboard. But I have a “down-arrow” key that only works if you really really REALLY push it. And the f6 key no longer has a cover. Period. So…even a master keyboard repairist is no match for those beaks…
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January 13, 2011 at 12:07 am
Hah. For a big parrot, it might be helpful to scatter toothpicks on the floor as well. My Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo likes to chew wood but them he goes and kicks the pieces out of his cage. He’s why I consider a shop vac a necessity.
My conures have removed keys off my keyboard too.
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January 13, 2011 at 12:47 am
I think this is great and very accurate and that is coming from over 11 years of experience with 16 birds at one point!!!! I love the unintentional humor in it too! The only thing I would suggest adding is to babysit someone’s kids for a week while you try to do all this stuff!! I had my birds before I had kids and worked from home and little did I know how hard it would be. It has proven to be nearly impossible to manage everything. Thanks for this wonderful article!
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January 13, 2011 at 2:31 am
I rescued a “pair” of greys from a bad situation, they turned out to be both boys, and each with a very different preference in food, toys and everything else. I find myself searching for new veggies, fruits and greens to interest them, I spend hours making toys and foraging treats for them, I have to clean the floors daily, clean the cages every other day, and they don’t like their bath, so I keep trying different spray bottles and misters, still no luck. Most of the time they are both afraid of me. After 6 months, one will now allow me to scratch his head, however I still get bitten (sometimes drawing blood) and they refuse to “step up” on my hand, unless they have crash landed on the floor and need me to pick them up and put them back on top of their cage. It is a one sided relationship so far, but I keep trying to become part of the flock. When it seems like I am ready to give up, something magical happens…I will hear “good bye” when I walk out the door, or when I cover them at night and I hear a little voice say “good night”…it melts my heart, and I know that I did the right thing by giving them a home.
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January 13, 2011 at 9:26 am
Yay Mark! I’ve been in that position, and yes, it is a special kind of bond. When hard experience has taught them that humans mean only pain and trouble but they let down their guard and trust you *despite* experience…it’s amazing.
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February 19, 2012 at 1:46 am
That is so cute! You did a good thing for sure 🙂 Don’t give up!
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January 13, 2011 at 10:07 am
I couldn’t have said it better. People just don’t realize what they’re getting into when buying a parrot. It takes lots of time and patience. If you don’t have that then forget about obtaining a bird. So many of these beautiful creatures are relegated to shelters and rescues because people didn’t think before buying. Keep up the great work. Education-education-education people!!!!!!
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January 14, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Sounds like being sentenced to life with a little kids going through the Terrible Twos. With no change in sight. I know a woman who has four parrots and she takes perfect care of them. But its a lifetime job.
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January 14, 2011 at 4:29 pm
You pretty much hit the nail on the head. Keep your eyes peeled for Part 2!
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January 14, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Cue up your DVD of the wild birds to play at full volume every time you try to make a phone call. Explain to the person on the other end of the phone that you do NOT live in a jungle.
Have your family or friends tell you one of the most annoying things you say or a song you might whistle throughout the day. Record that saying or song and play it on a loop for at least 15 minutes at a time 3 to 4 times a day.
After buying fresh veggies, bring them home, chop them up and throw half of the bowl contents on the floor. Repeat daily.
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January 22, 2015 at 5:07 pm
Oh Roxanne, you have that sooooo right. Phone calls are almost a nightmare! I am sure non-bird people think we are nuts and live in a crazy house. When the phone rings, everybody seems to have a need to say “Hello”, sing a song or say all the words you don’t want them to say. It’s a crazy, crazy life but I love it! Wonderful article! 🙂
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January 15, 2011 at 6:42 am
This is TOO wonderful! And TOO true.
I’d like to add something about bruising and blood-letting, even if they like you. I’m convinced parrot love is straight from the planet Klingon.
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January 15, 2011 at 8:28 am
Stay tuned for Part 2!
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January 15, 2011 at 10:44 am
This was so much fun to read. The flour exercise made me laugh the most. No one tells you about bird dust when you’re getting your first bird. My boy Yellow Naped Amazon is like a winged Pig Pen from the Peanuts cartoon. Other things I’ve learned to do or do without over the past 21 years with him: zipper pulls on my jackets–those are very enticing and must be removed, mushy banana dried and stuck on the ceiling, chewed off fax machine buttons, chunks missing from window sills and furniture. He’s the best–love him!
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January 15, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Very funny and very true. Laughed out loud!
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January 17, 2011 at 10:11 am
Oh great, now I find this! Sorry, but you’re two years to late to save me. I’ve already learned the hard way that not a truer word was spoken. I guess I wasn’t having enough fun though, a little White-fronted Zon has just come to live with us. Oh well, double the fun! 🙂
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January 17, 2011 at 5:24 pm
What a terrific article!!! Love it!!! AND multiply each exercise 10 times for each medium to large parrot you have or plan on getting!!
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January 23, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Terrific and soooo true, I looked after a cockatoo who loved to take the winder out of watches, causes a lot of confusion when you are late for work AGAIN
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January 24, 2011 at 4:59 am
please dont forget that the bigger birds love to dig, great big holes in your brand new carpet, bite all the sides of your best furniture, make big holes in your computer chairs, rip holes in the curtains (WHILE YOUR NOT WATCHING THEM) and then of course having to watch for them all the time while they are plotting aroute out of the house…. its all good fun and keeps you on your toes.
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February 2, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Hi Patricia
I belong to a bird club in northern Indiana. May I get permission (if proper credit given) to use this at our bird club. I don’t know if they would want to use in the newsletter or not.
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February 2, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Sure! Just credit it to me and use the “Parrot Nation” link. Mentioning my work in Bird Talk wouldn’t hurt either!
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September 27, 2011 at 1:08 pm
ok well this article made me laugh alot and also made me say”omg” a few times,but even after reading this i still want one..i have a huge heart and tons of time and alot of patience when it comes to animals…i joined this forum because i am seriously considering getting a grey from a lady who has one,she just doesnt have the time to spend with him that he deserves(im thankful that she loves him enough to realize this and find him an owner who does)he is 3 yrs old and healthy with no bad bad behaviour (she says lol) we all have bad days lol…the only concern i have is that i do work shift work wich requires me to sleep during the day 8 days of the mnth…with the screeching and jabbering im not too sure how well this will work but with my job i do get to sleep for 1/2 hr twice in my 12 hr shift !! so this will help hahaha…and my bedroom is way down at the other end of the house too..will just sound proof my door if i have too heehee…as for the mess,well i do clean after a chameleon(very simple) a dog and a persian cat(oh the hair!!) lol and i have no life other than my pets and my job anyways as i like to be around the house often.i have a wonderful friend who is willing to learn everything she will need to know to care for him should i ever go away for a cpl days(cant immagine leaving him for more than my job requires me too) and she is even willing to come stay in my home so he isnt alone…and she will even spen alot of time with him so he feels secure in her company(didnt mention i love my friend and her loving,kind nature,i really really do lol) so all this said i am going to meet him in a cpl days! and im soooo very excited to do so!! eeek excited!!! lol,as for buying fruits and veggies i do this anyways(in a very small scale) for the crickets i feed to my chameleon,so a bit more wont look any more silly than i already look now haha…my cat is so lazy,she doesnt catch mice or birds and has no interest in anything that moves,she will open one eye and look to see what is causing a rucuss and then go right back t sleep,this lack of interest in everything has never changed in over 12 yrs! wierd cat,but im am lucky i guess,she could be a “regular” cat and swing from the curtains and eat the food off the counters and scratch the furniture!!(this is why i am getting a bird hahahahaha) my husband and i both smoke and i have told him that the day before the bird comes into this house there will be NO more smoking in this house..he is not happy bout this but i think he will enjoy the rewards from our new baby and see how worth it it really is! he tried to tell me that if i get this bird then i should get rid of my chameleon as it requires alot more care than a bird…i looked at him and wondered “who am i really married too? he isnt a stupid man by any means but that comment made me wonder!!) hahaha he has no idea what WE are about to get into (secretly i laugh inside lol) i however do…and its me who will be doing all the cleaning and purchasing of food and toys and paying for vet bills should i ever need to..good thing i make a very decent living at my place of employment ! as for toys…oh God the toys i have seen are spectacular!! i cant wait! and im very creative too so making some once a week or so will be fun…im so glad i found this site as it has been very informative in every aspect,thank you very much! i am a member of a chameleon forum and i found it too to be very educational and it has helped me alot when i first got my chameleon,my only regret is that i didnt find it PRIOR to obtaining my cham,i could have saved alot of money and a very scary moment when i almost lost him 😦 but thanks to that forum he is alive and very happy and healthy! so i figured surely there must be a forum dedicated to this type of parrot and i have informed the owner of my new baby that i would be joining one asap PRIOR to bringing him home so i can be as educated as possible thus escaping some bad behaviour on my part and also being aware of what TO do and what NOT to do…and giving myself some confidence as well…not to forget the very important CAN I REALLY RAISE A HEALTHY AND HAPPY BIRD….yes i think i can and with your help and my desire and love for these beautiful creatures im sure i will be ok and my new baby will be too! i have created a shortcut to this site on my desktop so that i can come here often and ask questions and get answers and also share some of my trials and errors and joy! have a very wonderful day everyone..and thanks again for having such a wonderful,fun and informative site!
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January 23, 2014 at 8:43 pm
Well played, good sir.
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February 19, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I love having a parrot, though I am lucky as a Greater Vasa is not dusty, and they are relatively quiet. We have other challenges. She is so much fun and our family would be lost with out her.
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March 6, 2012 at 12:03 am
This is hilarious! Usually, when I have poop on my shirt people try to dust it off for me and say, “you have something on your shirt, but its not coming off!” Then I play ignorant, unless I’m really in the mood to share! Haha!
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July 2, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I have laughed continuiously from the start to the end of your article.. so true in every way. You put all thoughts I have had over the past 40 years on paper and I loved every word. Thank You for your humor and warnings for new parrot owners.. these are the truth… believe me. I hac a African Grey that ate thru a wall. yes a wall.. think about it.. lol
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July 31, 2012 at 10:08 am
omg so true:)
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July 31, 2012 at 12:13 pm
I love my parrots. I enjoy cleaning up behind them. I can’t see life without them.
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July 31, 2012 at 12:40 pm
I love this, it is so accurate. People say to me, “But what do you DO all day with them?” My partner still gets cross at the fact I always have bird poop and or feathers on my hair or clothing. He can’t believe I no longer notice it. He is used to eating cookies from the worktop and being told, “That’s for the birds”, or peering in a pan and saying, “Is there enough for me as well?” forlornly.
I have two parrots and one unflighted crow. They are on my mind constantly, when I’m out I worry about them being alone, I don’t go on holiday unless they can come with me.
Birds eh, who would be crazy enough to live with them?
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July 31, 2012 at 3:51 pm
I LOVE IT! I wish everyone knew this and would have to do these things before getting a parrot! I love my guys! And they are a MESS! lol 😉
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August 1, 2012 at 7:06 am
Totally love it! I have 4 parrots (one african grey, two blue-fronted amazons and one meyer´s parrot) and it’s exactly like that and much more. But with all the fun, love and life they bring it´s TOTALLY worth it!!
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August 1, 2012 at 11:03 am
May I share this in our Bird Club Newsletter?
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August 1, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Certainly! Just credit with my name and parrotnation.com. All the best to your club!
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August 19, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Thank you so much!!!
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August 1, 2012 at 7:59 pm
yep i was asked to bird sit for a friend of mine years after she got an african grey when she lived at my house when the bird was 6mos old then i came to the rescue when she had no place to keep her at about 6ys now ive had her for about 7yrs & she is now mine but alll the points givin in this deal about how to prepare for a parrot soooooooo true i have clothes & shoes that have beak holes in them let alone the wood trim that has been chewed let alone the mess around the cage & the dander but she is still a joy
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April 26, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Sounded quite normal to me! Please add… doing CPR on a patient with bird poop on my scrubs! I was grateful hat some of my friends took the time to clean my shoulder in between shouting to defib, give epinephrine! Nancy
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June 7, 2013 at 8:59 am
Brilliant, Pat!
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June 7, 2013 at 11:57 am
…or yall could just get a Parrotlet. Same personalities as BIG parrots, but pint sized with no loud screeching or giant runny poop. Did I mention they fit in your pocket and don’t break your wallet. PERFECT PET PARROTS. 🙂
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August 25, 2013 at 6:10 pm
HI, as a grey and D/Y amazon owner,your story is do true,but what pet don’t you have to clean up after,none I know of,Rita
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November 24, 2014 at 4:31 pm
As a person who wears glasses, you should say “Buy a nice pair of reading glasses, throw them on the floor and chew on them. Then buy a few of the cheapest you can find and do the same, repeat monthly.” Don’t forget to try to read with the broken glasses.
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November 24, 2014 at 5:14 pm
Thats a really good list….you may want to add about the screwdriver size holes in every shirt you own…and a need to purchase new ones about every 6-12 months! You will never dress nice again, if you can handle that..you just may be ready! Good read thank you!
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November 25, 2014 at 10:59 am
I loved reading this! Thank you for the fun and honesty! I’ve had birds for thirty years. There isn’t a window with intact top casings. Forget venetian blind strings. The din is deafening. I own stock in Oreck. Totally agree with the food budget!! The backs of my grandmothers mahogany dining room chairs are history. {Good thing my daughter isn’t sentimental about family heirlooms}. She’d better make room for the birds, though, as they surely will outlive me!!
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November 29, 2014 at 10:48 am
Love this, so true!! And I agree with the people who said memorize your computer keyboard (I have about 10 keys missing!) The thing is though, every second of work is worth it. I absolutely don’t know what I would do without them now. When I come home and one of my birds says “Hi Mommy!” and starts talking to me and the other one flies over to me and gives me love, the love I feel for them is indescribable.
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January 22, 2015 at 11:28 am
Spot on. Add: Have a conference with your boss and an important client from home and hear cuss words in the background in your voice. Or belches ):
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January 22, 2015 at 7:23 pm
Everything you said is so true. ..might I add how hard it is to take a vacation…my grey is a one woman bird..he tolerates my husband . He has bitten everyone else. No one will watch him. He has a routine that must be followed or all neighbors will hear about it.. he is an escape artist that can get out of any cage.so due to this we now have a motor home since birds aren’t allowed on commercial flights
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January 22, 2015 at 9:41 pm
I’ve had my African Grey Zeus for over 10 years and would never give him up. Zeus hasnt pooped on me for years but frequently regurgitates for me as a sign of his love and affection. I dont think i woukd have gotten a bird had i have known all of the things you mention but i learned with him and he has a home with me forever. He will probably outlive me … my boys are already arguing over who doesnt get him (they are all terrified of him…im the only one who can handle him.)
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January 23, 2015 at 10:16 am
I am going to print out a few copies and next time someone comes over and sees how “cute” my CAG is and says “I am SO getting one of those!” I am going to send them home with a copy!
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January 23, 2015 at 1:52 pm
Yup, pretty darn close! I’m so used to all of it now that i don’t even think anything of it anymore. There’s always poo on me. I usually don’t even hear the noise anymore (until someone comes over or says something if I’m talking to them on the phone). Wouldn’t trade it for nothing, though. It’s a lot like parenthood, i have four kids and three parrots. Just call it Parrothood. Ha!
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January 23, 2015 at 4:11 pm
Just laughed myself stupid cause its all true!! Don’t forget being a perch for a few hours cause you don’t want to move and desturb your babies until you gotta pee!!!!
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January 24, 2015 at 9:37 am
This is Great! and very very true! But, They can give you so much joy. It’s the same as having a child around. The only difference is a child grows and moves out. Also, you can teach a bird not to destroy things on an everyday basis. 2 of my Tooies are pottie trained to station on my banister when they have to go. My oldest has an open cage policy and stations there herself, and I olny have a very little damage to the paint on the rail itself. They can be fun and make the day just a little brighter.
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February 27, 2015 at 8:29 pm
I must say. I just bought my very large bird cage yesterday. and now after reading this. I might be tell my friends I have a invisible ghost bird.
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September 11, 2016 at 7:36 am
You forgot to add that you can never eat your dinner in peace without being attacked or having something stolen off your plate, hehe
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September 11, 2016 at 9:26 am
Well-written and oh, so true. If you survive all these instructions and still want to invite a bird to share your life, remember: adopt, don’t shop!
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