Update on the Cockatiels

I have 3 fledgling Cockatiels right now in addition to the 6 adults. One pair abandoned the nest after their eggs did not hatch. I think this was their first clutch and they just didn't know how to be parents. Of the 5 that hatched in the successful clutch, one the parents refused to feed (they say they do that if they know the chick won't survive) I would have handfed it but you have to do it every hour and a half for the new babies (which are the size of a bumblebee) and 99% of the time these chicks won't survive anyway. The original mated pair is yet again working a nest box and have four eggs. The youngest mated pair that also abandoned the nest have a single egg. I have not candled any yet (you put them under a really bright light and see if you can see a heart which appears as a red dot, if it isn't there, the egg is not fertile.)

I have also managed to acquire 5 Parrotlets which have totally stolen my heart, 8 parakeets no one wanted anymore, 6 lovebirds (very aggressive little creatures) and about 32 finches ( some Zebra who now have fledglings, some Society who may have hatchlings, and some Gouldians which do not seem to be interested in breeding)

My sunroom has become an aviary and I have gotten a Tax ID number and am now doing business as Wings and Things Aviary. I have learned a tremendous amount about birds and breeding.

Deli Rye Triscuits

ROCK!

Cockatiels

I finally have a new baby! I am sooooo excited. It is just a little yellow ball of skin and feathers and so ugly it is cute but I love it. I have 13 more eggs that should hatch over the next week. The picture is of the neighbors baby. I can't get the parents away from the nest long enough for a pic yet but they look like twins. Those eggs you see are about the size of a nickel.

My EX

They nailed this one.

Your Ex is Dependent

Your ex is dependent on others from almost everything - and has trouble accepting responsibility. Your ex is not able to be independent and fears being alone. People with dependent personality disorder feel helpless when a relationship ends and need constant reassurance. Sound at all familiar?

What's Wrong With Your Ex?

Hmmmm

Why is the Black Adder so funny but Mr. Bean so irritating?

Children of Men

Big disappointment. I am sorry I rented it.

Windows Vista

Grrrrr!

Dunn Brothers Coffee

There is one in Addison. They roast the beans in the store. I didn't drink coffee before until I started drinking this last year. Now I am addicted. It is awesome.

My Next Husband

He doesn't know it yet but MAN! I could make him see GOD!

Dark Harbor

I saw this movie because I became an Alan Rickman fan. Movie is awesome. It is also kinda scary. It reminds me of my second husband. I wonder if kids were not involved if my life would have gone more like the movie. If you haven't see it get it. It is awesome. Slow at first but MAN what an ending!

How Sweet It Is!

What is better than getting a tax refund?






Getting your ex-husband's tax refund cause they garnished it because he was behind on child support!

Breeding Cockatiels

Here are pics of George, Pearl and Egg #1

Cockatiels

I recently got two and traded a male for a female with my neighbor. They are quite fun. I needed more pets like a hole in the head.

The economy

I never cease to be amazed that American workers are affronted that they are replaced by Mexican or Chinese or Indian workers that are paid 1/10 of what we are. Does everyone not understand that this is a global economy and that we are competing against labor that is 1/10 of what we cost. I know everyone wants a raise but we aren't willing to pay the price for the goods to be manufactured here. What did you think was going to happen?

I am back

My home computer crashed last spring and I was too broke to replace it until recently. I am back and up and running. Not sure how much I will post but will do so at least occasionally