In the world of the large featherless beings, events ending in “thon” are quite popular. Take the “mara-thon,” for instance. It is an event you just can’t un-see – and also makes you appreciate being able to grow your own feathers that much more. The “tele-thon” is less popular today now that that sort ofContinueContinue reading “Day 250: Cockatiel Launches a Molt-a-thon”
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Day 249: That Box Turtle Skin
Life can get pretty interesting when your flock consists of many different species. For instance, some of you are big. Some of you are small. Some of you have feathers. Others of you have shells. Still others of you have neither (poor things). Some of you have warm blood. Others of you have cold blood.ContinueContinue reading “Day 249: That Box Turtle Skin”
Day 248: The Scent of a Tortoise
If there is one thing shelled beings have in abundance (besides “cuteness” of course) it is self-esteem. After all, when you are born as a cute, smart, compact and remarkably self-sufficient red-footed tortoise, what’s not to love about being you? That fragrance you are emitting? It is the exotic “eau de tortoise,” of course. AndContinueContinue reading “Day 248: The Scent of a Tortoise”
Day 247: Cockatiel Investigates An Imposter
Some beings just pop right out of the egg and it is clear – they are born to be a star. But super-stardom itself can take some getting used to. Sure, there are the personally-crafted “hand-fed” delicacies and the posh yet super-secure accommodations and the never-ending stream of five-feather reviews to enjoy every day. AllContinueContinue reading “Day 247: Cockatiel Investigates An Imposter”
Day 246: Box Turtle Smells a Salmon
Living in a flock with another shelled being can be…..interesting. Sure, you both have an attractive curved shell on your backs. Yes, you both have four legs, a tail and an adorable, brightly colored head. But that is where the similarities (should) end. From preferences about portion sizes to preparation, frequency to favorite dishes, everythingContinueContinue reading “Day 246: Box Turtle Smells a Salmon”
Day 245: Tortoise Trades in Solitude for Snacks
It has been rumored that the flockwide large shell-less assistant is an introvert. Clearly, the paparazzi’s latest “insider-in-the-know” source has been giving out some very bad information. It is true that she may be somewhat solitary by her own species’ standards, but clearly that doesn’t apply when she catches sight of you. While your speciesContinueContinue reading “Day 245: Tortoise Trades in Solitude for Snacks”
Day 244: Cockatiel Meets His Inner Tortoise
“Birds of a feather” and all that aside, when you live in an interspecies flock, it just makes sense to keep on good terms with your shelled flock mates. After all, you may look really different on the outside, but on the inside you share an ancient and noble lineage right down to your DNA.ContinueContinue reading “Day 244: Cockatiel Meets His Inner Tortoise”
Day 243: Box Turtle Gets a Microscopic Visitor
The large shell-less being here…. Being a box turtle rescue mama is an awesome privilege. It is also a daunting responsibility. I was eight when I rescued my first turtle. He was a baby red-eared slider I named (wait for it) “Red.” He wandered up from the bayou right behind our casa and into theContinueContinue reading “Day 243: Box Turtle Gets a Microscopic Visitor”
Day 242: A Tortoise and Her Tortoise
As a small shelled being, it doesn’t take much time living in an interspecies flock to realize your large shell-less flock member needs a lot of togetherness time. Being more of a laid-back sort yourself, this can create some logistical headaches. For example, sometimes she will show up, eager for more of your signature brandContinueContinue reading “Day 242: A Tortoise and Her Tortoise”
Day 241: Wet Bird Couture Cockatiel Looks Twitter-tastic!
The large featherless beings may think they invented “twittering,” but who are they kidding? Feathered beings were twittering like pros when their large featherless flock mates were still a gleam in the eye of the Big Bang. This at least easily explains their profoundly poor choice of spokesbird model for the “Twitter cover-bird.” Like….seriously? TheirContinueContinue reading “Day 241: Wet Bird Couture Cockatiel Looks Twitter-tastic!”
Love & Feathers & Shells 