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I'm just glad I'm not the only dumb cockatiel owner to make that adjective form of "nymphicus".
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Jan 7, 2016 00:10
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So I've apparently become obsessed with wild quaker parrots, and I've noticed the ones in Austin seem to be either a subspecies, or to have developed a color mutation. They're almost entirely green, instead of being green with white bellies and foreheads, the bellies and foreheads being a lighter green or a greenish-yellow. I kinda want a quaker parrot. The ones in Austin are pretty. 
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Jan 7, 2016 00:21
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Sure they are not red rumps? Sounds like my girl Shy wild one 
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Jan 7, 2016 01:02
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAAg2OQMf1o Aww. 5 Minutes in is especially adorable. Bikebuddy.
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Jan 7, 2016 03:08
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Scout is settling in for bed in her covered cage quietly saying "love you" over and over
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Jan 7, 2016 07:17
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So, I just remembered a conversation I had with a coworker the other day. This person knows I have birds and has been thinking about getting a bird of their own. I know this person is a major neat freak, so I made sure to emphasize how much birds will poo poo on everything and will shred everything else. I think I summarized the whole talk with, "They are adorable like puppies and toddlers, just as disgusting and destructive as puppies and toddlers, but they also have wings and the propensity toward being sociopaths that cats have. And don't ever forget to think: birds, everything you love is now poop or confetti." I don't think I talked them out of it (I wasn't trying to, I just wanted to get across some realities of bird ownership), but I definitely gave them something to think about. I also told them that if they're still serious they should come visit to see how well they interact with birds. mikerock posted:Scout is settling in for bed in her covered cage quietly saying "love you" over and over  A couple days ago, I heard Gunter say "I love you" incredibly clearly for the first time. Jade was in the bathroom and didn't take her in with him like he usually does. She flew to the bookcase across from the bathroom and just kept frantically saying "I love you" while staring intensely at the door. It was kind of heartbreaking, especially considering that her usual vocalizations are screaming, shrieking, alarm beeping, adorable murder kisses, and angry muttering. Maestro mutters "Good Maestro" in the sleepiest voice when he goes to bed. It's so cute!
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Jan 7, 2016 12:42
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I really love that it's not just Judah who gets muttery at bedtime and that it seems to be a thing across species As I'm covering him he always runs through just about every word and cockatiel-babble-that-sounds-like-words he knows, then once he's covered, if anyone passes by his cage they'll get a sleepy little "wanna water?" or "pretty birrrrr.."
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Jan 7, 2016 16:25
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learnincurve posted:Sure they are not red rumps? Sounds like my girl Shy No, they are most definitely quakers. They have the nests and everything. Speaking of which, I was at the grocery store yesterday and saw a couple of them squawking loudly at the customers as they entered and left the store. Ostensibly because they'd built a nest right next to where they were standing. I. M. Gei fucked around with this message at 19:28 on Jan 7, 2016 |
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Jan 7, 2016 19:26
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Dr. Gitmo Moneyson posted:No, they are most definitely quakers. They have the nests and everything. If you could get a photo, that would be great.
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Jan 7, 2016 19:51
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Thyrork posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAAg2OQMf1o Aww. 5 Minutes in is especially adorable. Bikebuddy. This made me so happy.
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Jan 8, 2016 01:08
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Ring bell, get kiss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNVhw-I8iXc Skillet bird :3
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Jan 8, 2016 13:31
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Mirthless posted:Ring bell, get kiss "This video is private. Sorry about that." -the internet
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Jan 8, 2016 13:47
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titties posted:"This video is private. Fixed it, sorry 
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Jan 8, 2016 15:12
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I miss my birbs. They've got a box of toys from Scarlets Parrot Essentials to be sent back for them when I leave, still undecided about bird dress upMirthless posted:Ring bell, get kiss Dat stubby potato tail. He's got a pretty good voice for talking! And the bell kisses followed by running away Skillet is probably the most talented 'tiel in the thread.
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Jan 8, 2016 18:52
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Mirthless posted:Fixed it, sorry ty I love bird
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Jan 8, 2016 19:30
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Ama was introduced to papaya and now all of his poop is red, goddamnit bird how am I supposed to paranoiacally check for blood in your stool now.
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Jan 8, 2016 20:35
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LITERALLY A BIRD posted:Ama was introduced to papaya and now all of his poop is red, goddamnit bird how am I supposed to paranoiacally check for blood in your stool now. Taste it. 
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Jan 8, 2016 21:53
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Mirthless posted:Ring bell, get kiss
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Jan 8, 2016 23:03
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LITERALLY A BIRD posted:Ama was introduced to papaya Ew. Papaya is so gross.
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Jan 8, 2016 23:05
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Mirthless posted:Ring bell, get kiss He enunciates really well for a cockatiel when he's saying stuff like "baby bird" and "skillet bird". I tried taking a group shot of the tiels earlier but Archer wasn't co-operating  Of course he was okay with a picture of just him being taken  As was Anaïs  Ellie was clearly not as down  Charlie was hanging out and watching TV and didn't appreciate the intrusion 
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Jan 8, 2016 23:42
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Mirthless posted:Ring bell, get kiss The chicken butt is the most
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Jan 9, 2016 00:05
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Slaughterhouse-Ive posted:As was Anaïs This is the first time I've seen a cockatiel with that color pattern, and I think it is my new favorite. What is it called?
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Jan 9, 2016 00:38
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Khizan posted:This is the first time I've seen a cockatiel with that color pattern, and I think it is my new favorite. What is it called? Seems to be a "whiteface" gray female. Whiteface should be ones lacking the pigments for the yellow and red colorings, and since normal gray females are gray all over except for the yellow and red parts, a whiteface gray female ends up with an entirely gray face.
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Jan 9, 2016 00:50
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Yeah, she's a female whiteface. Archer is a pearl who basically looks like a normal gray tiel because he's a male and Ellie is cinnamon split pied. Edit: I can't find a good picture but I had a whiteface pied tiel and that's a really stunning mutation combo. Shark Sandwich fucked around with this message at 01:36 on Jan 9, 2016 |
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Jan 9, 2016 01:32
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We need less a less complicated naming system, Thor is a cinnamon grey pied pearl Loki is just grey tho.
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Jan 9, 2016 01:39
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This just in: birds are sociopaths http://gizmodo.com/diabolical-falcons-trap-living-birds-for-future-meals-1751857385
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Jan 9, 2016 02:26
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LITERALLY A BIRD posted:This just in: birds are sociopaths as animals get smarter they tend to get more evil: dolphins, chimpanzees, now birds...
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Jan 9, 2016 02:40
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Slaughterhouse-Ive posted:
Such a typical Senegal. That face!
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Jan 9, 2016 03:41
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Long time, no check in. Had no computer for a while. Zeke died a few hours ago from natural causes. I'm not taking it well. Zoe is taking it harder. Please give your birds a kiss from me.
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Jan 9, 2016 12:02
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That sucks duder
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Jan 9, 2016 14:02
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Official Bizness posted:Long time, no check in. Had no computer for a while. I'm so sorry to hear that.
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Jan 9, 2016 14:03
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Official Bizness posted:Long time, no check in. Had no computer for a while. Geez  Fragile little assholesAlbert Update: She's done her round of meds and is normal, if not a bit more lovey-dovey than usual. Marty Update: She's a bitey rear end in a top hat who is ridiculously cute and expressive with a voice like a garbage disposal (compared to Albert's super-sweet mimicking of my wife's voice). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHannqGzgFA Grraarrgghh fucked around with this message at 00:32 on Jan 10, 2016 |
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Jan 9, 2016 16:26
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Official Bizness posted:Long time, no check in. Had no computer for a while. I'm so sorry. Know that Zeke was lucky to have had you.
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Jan 9, 2016 16:42
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Nooo, Zeke. So sorry to hear that, Bizness.
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Jan 9, 2016 16:55
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Official Bizness posted:Long time, no check in. Had no computer for a while. Sorry to hear that.
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Jan 9, 2016 18:27
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Really sorry to hear that, when blue's (budgie's) mate died he was inconsolable but bounced back once he decided of his own accord that he would move in with the potatoes and make friends with Loki, obviously it's not the same but he's back to something like normal. I've given them all extra sunflower seeds and millet from you. /hugs
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Jan 9, 2016 18:52
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Official Bizness posted:Zeke died a few hours ago from natural causes. Aww crap. I'm so sorry. Zeke had a good life with you and Zoe, for the small comfort that may provide. RIP good bird.
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Jan 9, 2016 19:13
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soda please
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Jan 9, 2016 21:36
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Official Bizness posted:Long time, no check in. Had no computer for a while. Im so sorry, and hope Zoe will be okay in time too
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Jan 9, 2016 21:56
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