Archive for September, 2006

Bird with foul beak offends cat


I decided today to introduce Drusilla Barbarella to the cockatiels properly; she has, after all, shown great interest in eating them.

I held our newest family member up to the cage and Baldwin, the male we’ve had since his mother laid his egg, came right up to the front of the cage. He cackled in her face, called her a ‘wanker’, said ‘I’m a pretty boy’ and then laughed again. I’ve long known he can say these things but I’ve never heard him say them so clearly or with such obvious delight.

Baldwin & Spike

Drusilla was, understandably, somewhat confused by this outburst. Introducing her didn’t do any good. Five minutes later she was back on top of the cage with Baldwin and Spike huffing and puffing to get my attention, which they did. I’m inclined to think the water spray is going to have to be dusted down from the cellar and put to use. My aim may be off through lack of practice in recent years but Drusilla Barbarella is certainly going to give me lots of opportunities to get back up to speed.

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Wednesday, September 27th, 2006