Being a flock mama means getting used to seeking the good of the whole. Here, it doesn’t actually matter what species your VIP clients happen to be. Your own species, a different species, all sorts of species – the common denominator is that their needs, preferences and wants always comes first. Let’s say one ofContinueContinue reading “Interspecies Flock Life with Shannon: the Good of the Whole”
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Being Brave with Bruce: A Standup Guy
Spend enough time as a card-carrying member of the food chain o’ life and it is easy to feel pigeonholed. No matter what you do, some beings will always just see you as supper. Other beings will think because you are short and shelled, they can pluck you out of your home and take youContinueContinue reading “Being Brave with Bruce: A Standup Guy”
Resting in Place with Malti: Brown Is for Besties
Sometimes you meet someone and you just know. You are going to be best friends forever. It might be the look in their eyes. Or the way they like the same exact same types of treats you do. It could be how they watch over you when you are out browsing around on the lawnContinueContinue reading “Resting in Place with Malti: Brown Is for Besties”
Resting in Place with Malti: Someone Who Cares
When you are born wearing a (cute, curved, fashion-forward) shell on your back, other beings may automatically assume you are self-contained. As a matter of fact, you are self-contained. At least in the sense that you can fit all of your self into your shell any time you want to. And sure, you enjoy yourContinueContinue reading “Resting in Place with Malti: Someone Who Cares”
A Cockatiel’s Love Language Is Customer Service
There is no doubt about it. When you are small, very cute, covered in feathers and by nature a flocking species, every other being is going to falling all over themselves to be your Valentine when the annual day ‘o love arrives. Waffles and millet and neck feather scratches and crispy crunchy nesting materials willContinueContinue reading “A Cockatiel’s Love Language Is Customer Service”
Love & Feathers & Shells 