Tag Archives: cockatiel care

Even after nesting season is technically over, the most successful of manly manbirds knows it doesn’t mean their work is done. When one nesting season ends, it is already time to begin preparing for the next nesting season! One thing choosy ladybirds especially look for is a manbird who knows how to keep a cleanContinueContinue reading “Day 364: Tending the Nest”

Living with a large featherless being has its perks. Nevertheless, you will have to be prepared to put up with some odd cuisine. For instance, sometimes your large featherless assistant might dine on items that look like they might be waffles (or at least distant relatives of waffles) but aren’t. Here, you must become very savvyContinueContinue reading “Day 363: The Waffle Imposter”

As every feathery being knows, the soft white thin square things are bad. Very, very bad. These squares tend to be the weapons of choice for the scary featherless beings who wear the white lab coats. Every feathery being knows what he or she must do when they see a white square. Author: Shannon CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 362: Tissue Surrender”

Prettiness may first be noticeable from the outside, but that is not where it starts. Prettiness originates from deep within. If you have a pretty spirit, a pretty heart, a pretty mind, pretty intentions, then a pretty presentation is sure to follow. Prettiness is also even more enjoyable when it is shared. When you areContinueContinue reading “Day 361: When You’re Pretty and You Know It”

As any manly manbird knows, there is only so much wooing you can do from inside the nest. Not only does staying nest-side make it difficult for the ladybirds to see how fetching you really are, but you can’t do the best tricks from inside your nest. To really (um) strut your stuff, you need toContinueContinue reading “Day 360: Aerial Nest Twirling”

Having feathers and being a humanitarian just goes hand-in-hand. For example, say you happen upon a bag full of imprisoned pastries. You don’t question, don’t hesitate, don’t second-guess your instincts. You just get right to work to set them free! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. You can help Pearl free pastries (and waffles, andContinueContinue reading “Day 359: Free the Pastries”

Some species (with feathers) like to forage for their victuals by flying down out of the sky to nab choice portions. Other species (with feathers) prefer to graze along the ground, dine “in tree,” or pilfer from another’s snack stash. And some feathery diners prefer to simply dive straight into their dinner – subduing and ingesting in oneContinueContinue reading “Day 358: Diving for Dinner”

When all of life is a (feathery) stage, “now” is obviously the best time to begin basking in the spotlight’s warm glow. As such, when you have feathers, your life’s motto could easily be: “Right away, no waiting!” For example….. Rumbling tummy? It must be time to eat right away, no waiting. Fancy a drink ofContinueContinue reading “Day 357: Right Away, No Waiting”

The “razorback” is a term used to describe a number of species of wild boar. According to Suwanee River Ranch, the razorback is “vigilant, athletic, fast and tough…and he is merciless.” Dating back to the time Columbus first discovered America, razorbacks carry a heritage of pure adventure in their veins. As such, only the most photogenicContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Razorback”

When you are small, feathery, and very famous, the issue is not whether to hire a personal assistant, but rather, which assistant you should hire. Here, there are pros and cons to choosing one of the large featherless beings for your personal assistant. Pros: They are docile, slavishly devoted to feathers, easy to train, and attentive. Cons: OccasionallyContinueContinue reading “Day 356: The “Backup” Assistant”