The four parrots have their own foibles where showers are concerned. Chico: “Foibles? What’s that?” Kobe: “I think it’s something to do with vegetables.” JoeJoe: “Don’t be silly – we don’t shower with vegetables!” Kobe: “Bobbie does…” Bobbie: “No, I don’t! This is my water bowl!” Author: A foible is […]
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In the wild, parrots bathe in the rain, dripping leaves, pools or streams, so we should try to replicate that in captivity. Bathing is important for skin and feather condition. Bathing, showering, misting helps dislodge debris, dust and loose feathers, plus it keeps dander down which can benefit the respiratory […]
(Warning to Vets – graphic images of apple parts!) JoeJoe: “You know what they say?” Kobe: “What?” JoeJoe: “An apple a day keeps the vet away!” Bobbie: “Why’s that?” JoeJoe: “Because vets are terrified of apples!” Kobe: “How do you know?” JoeJoe: “Have you ever seen an apple in a […]
JoeJoe: “There’s nothing to beat dunking for dandelions on a hot day!” JoeJoe: “Especially when a few strawberries get thrown in too!” JoeJoe: “Although, I think I prefer the dandelions.” Bobbie: “Slightly scary…” Bobbie: “If I approach them from behind, maybe they won’t see me.” Kobe: “You’re kidding me! You […]
(Not really modeled on Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss) Wildlife Manual: Amazon & Pionus Parrots. Medium-sized, predominantly green, short-tailed, hook-billed birds, native to Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Eats shoots & screams. JoeJoe: “Yep, that’s about right.” Kobe: “It doesn’t make sense – surely it’s eats […]
A relentless pursuit of unguarded breakfasts… No breakfast bowl is safe… No toast left unturned… Even a glass of wheat grass and vegan protein drink can’t escape prying beaks. JoeJoe: “You know what they say… what’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is mine. This drink is now officially mine.” […]
The Deck Monster Saga, plus exclusive interviews… It’s been cold. It’s been raining. It has even been hailing. But these two intrepid explorers are determined to uncloak the mystery that is the Deck Monster. In the words of the Beatles, “They seek him here…” “They seek him there…” Nobody knows […]
It was a beautiful day, so we decided to sit outside on the lawn. Kobe refused to join us, so it was just the three Amazons. Chico: “Apparently we’re not meant to eat the daisies.” Bobbie: “Why not?” Chico: “I don’t know – I think it’s because fairies use them […]
JoeJoe had to be told… the awful tale of the deck monster… JoeJoe: “No!………” JoeJoe: “I don’t believe you – there’s no such thing….” Bobbie: “Believe me!!!” JoeJoe: “What, in here?” Bobbie: “No, under the………. decking….” JoeJoe: “Where?” JoeJoe: “I can’t see anything……. wait……” JoeJoe: “WAIT……………………………….” JoeJoe: “OMG!!!!!!!!! I think […]
The hunt for the Deck Monster continues… Ollie: “I’m bored. It’s not here…” Ollie: “I’m going in.” Bobbie: “NO… WAIT – I think I see something!!!” Kobe: “WHAT???” Bobbie: “I don’t know… I could have sworn…” And so the Deck Monster continues to live as a myth… leaving his round […]