Mar 8, 2012 6:40:43 GMT
kate
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Post by kate on Mar 19, 2012 7:04:59 GMT
One day we were sitting in our lounge looking out at the garden and having a chat when we noticed that Hoppy, one of our feral cats had caught yet another bird. Then we noticed the colour of the bird in his mouth - bright blue - and went into action.
Hoppy was not for letting go of his prize and we knew that the bird's only chance was to get him to drop it. Pete knelt down and loudly clapped his hands. Hoppy was startled, jumped back and dropped the bird. Miraculously the bird ran towards Pete who scooped him up.
We put the budgie in a cat transporter, with a fold of towel to perch on, and took it to the local vet who cleaned him up, prescribed antibiotics and rest and quiet for him, if he survived.
Well, he survived and now has three little friends. After several borrowed and bought cages he is now head budgie of his aviary.
I never really wanted birds having always been a cat and dog person, but there was no way could I resist the little budgie that ran towards people for protection from the murderous cat.
We have no idea how old Beaky is, but today is three years since that episode. It is known in the house as Beaky's birthday!
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Mar 19, 2012 8:54:05 GMT
Happy Birthday to Beaky! Brilliant story and I am so glad that you saved him and gave him friends ;D Can we see pics?
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Mar 8, 2012 6:40:43 GMT
kate
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Post by kate on Mar 19, 2012 9:14:04 GMT
I don't have a camera Marianne. He is blue with a yeallow head though.
I will see if I can find a willing friend with a camera sometime.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Mar 19, 2012 9:17:15 GMT
He sounds very handsome Yes please. A Camera or a mobile phone with a Camera
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Mar 19, 2012 10:25:59 GMT
Happy Birthday Beaky
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Mar 8, 2012 6:40:43 GMT
kate
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Post by kate on Mar 19, 2012 11:19:01 GMT
Thank you BB. He's having an extra spray of millet later on for a celebration!
I wasn't a bird person, but having spent hours watching our four little budgies I have been won over by their funny little ways and antics. Wouldn't be without them now, they are such personalities.
They learnt very quickly that the cats can't get to them in the aviary despite the cats still jumping up after them from time to time. I am sure that they actually taunt the cats sometimes!
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Post by sweetpea on Mar 19, 2012 12:03:45 GMT
A lovely story! Happy Birthday Beaky.
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Post by Rachael Kellett on Mar 19, 2012 12:32:37 GMT
Happy Birthday Beaky!!!
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May 21, 2024 3:57:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2012 13:07:04 GMT
Happy Birthday Beaky ..... your one very lucky little budgie... .....
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Post by budgiefriend on Mar 19, 2012 13:26:09 GMT
Happy Birthday, Beaky. Great story, with the happiest of endings!
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Mar 8, 2012 6:40:43 GMT
kate
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Post by kate on Mar 19, 2012 13:31:58 GMT
Thanks everyone. He's tucking into his extra millet now!
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Mar 8, 2012 6:40:43 GMT
kate
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Post by kate on Mar 19, 2012 15:52:56 GMT
OK, I have a picture of the budgies stored in documents and settings.
How do I get it from there onto the forum?
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Post by Hezz on Mar 20, 2012 1:33:08 GMT
A good-news story is always lovely to hear. Thanks for sharing that with us, Kate. I hope Beaky had many more "birthdays" to celebrate with you.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Mar 20, 2012 8:40:10 GMT
Kate the simplest way to upload your pic is click "reply" and then next to attachment it says "choose file" click that and select your file and then post the message as normal.
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Mar 8, 2012 6:40:43 GMT
kate
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Post by kate on Mar 20, 2012 10:29:39 GMT
I have followed instructions, so lets see what happens. Beaky is top right with his best friend Mr Green. The turquoise on the box is Hooligan ( his name says it all really)and the one having a preen and semi hiding is Mr Lilac. Attachments:
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