Our WeeBlog

I've always had a soft spot for parrots.  I just can't help myself.  They are smart, fun, and long-lived creatures who are a literally a lifetime commitment.

Wee, our Yellow Nape Amazon, was adopted as a very plucked 15 year old bird.  His situation was not ideal, and so, being a Bored Bird, he amused himself by plucking his beautiful feathers.

We've brought him into our home and he is part of the family.  He's out of his cage perched atop it most of the day, and I have the ability to bring him in to work with me periodically, so he's not lacking for attention.

You can easily see what a little attention and love have accomplished in a very short period of time.

I'll be posting pictures and information over time on how Wee is doing.

Many thanks to the YahooGroups lists:

Amazon Parrots and Fids

and

Awesome Amazons

For all their help, friendship and support!

September 19th, 2007

Wee came to work today for International Talk Like A Pirate Day, because every wench needs her parrot!

Look at that beautiful chestful of feathers!  Arrrrr!

September 12th, 2007

No pictures, but Wee's vocabulary has grown...and he apparently listens to other people in the house...

He wanted my attention, so he starts yelling "Mom!" from his perch.  I guess he's heard my son say it a few too many times.

Sigh...Mother to an Amazon.

September 5, 2007

Fan to the left...bird playing with hair on the right...I look a fright, don't I?

Wee, on the other hand, has a chest just LOADED with tidy, well-kept feathers, now doesn't he?

(It's just about time for trim-weekend...don't tell Wee)

August 21, 2007

Contrary to experiences of other people with Amazons, Wee's always been sweet.  He has his "leave me alone" moments, but no blood has been spilt when he lets us know he doesn't want to be handled.

August 7, 2007

Wee holds Court while Ms Esther, being a Cat, ignores him

August 6, 2007

Wee's particularly fond of computers...

(He's helping his other human play World of Warcraft as a level 70 Horde Warlock)

August 1, 2007

His Highness, at work -- 3 weeks after we adopted him.

July 09, 2007

The day before we adopted him.

Unknown date - taken by previous Owner before he plucked himself.