Popular Post BFTD Posted November 17, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2017 Another addition to the dubiously-titled pet threads. It wasn't in NSFW - what did you expect? The wife's quaker parrot, F'lar, died this afternoon; he was eighteen, and I'd known him since he was a few months old, although he fell out with me in recent years - probably being paranoid, but I think I got the blame for his "mum" being ill. He mimicked the laugh of one of the wife's friends, and would use it when something mildly unpleasant happened to someone, like stubbing their toe...the trolling wee shite. He'd also choose to have a good screech to himself whenever I had a headache. Wasn't much of a talker, but I did manage to teach him the word "chicken", as I'd sing the 'chick chick chicken' song to him and he'd whisper along to himself while headbanging. Surprisingly down about this TBH. I suppose I'd lived with the little sod for almost half my adult life. Can't really believe that he's not here anymore. Here's a picture of him before a much-needed beak trimming, in all his verdant glory. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Sorry for your loss mate. Pets become part of the family and that bird was part of yours for a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I am sorry for your loss. We had a budgie called Snowy for 16 years. He was a great talker but stopped talking about a year before he died. People say that pets are "only pets" but that is not true. They are great friends and companions and become part of your family. Anyone who considers pets as things that are disposable and can be easily replaced are Ones For The Watching. All pets I have ever had were unique and had their own personalities and quirks. Snowy used to sing the BBC Radio 2 jingles and he was afraid of everything we put in his cage apart from his swing and mirrors. He was a lovely and sociable wee guy and I was distraught when he died. My current budgie Sully (my nephew named him) is just a youngster and is trying to get the hang of landing. He can fly but doesn't know how to land, and regulary crashlands. He has made a couple of successful landings so hopefully he gets confidence from that. Birds are amazing pets. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, BigFatTabbyDave said: I noticed that F'lar looks quite chuffed with his beak there. I imagine the beak clipping didn't go down too well? He looks full of character. I forgot to add in my original post that my great aunt and great uncle had an African Grey parrot called Sonya for about 50 years. The things Sonya used to say were amazing. She randomly made the noise of the phone or doorbell and came out with stuff like "Is that the doorbell ringing?", "Who's at the door?", "bunch of b*****ds" and her favourite phrase which she said whenever anyone was present was "f**k ye!" Sonya never seemed to like me much but I loved her to bits, she was hilarious. I was gutted when she died on Christmas Day 2009. People are going to be quite disappointed when they click on this thread expecting to see birds and instead see my ugly mug in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Richey Edwards said: I am sorry for your loss. We had a budgie called Snowy for 16 years. He was a great talker but stopped talking about a year before he died. People say that pets are "only pets" but that is not true. They are great friends and companions and become part of your family. Anyone who considers pets as things that are disposable and can be easily replaced are Ones For The Watching. All pets I have ever had were unique and had their own personalities and quirks. Snowy used to sing the BBC Radio 2 jingles and he was afraid of everything we put in his cage apart from his swing and mirrors. He was a lovely and sociable wee guy and I was distraught when he died. My current budgie Sully (my nephew named him) is just a youngster and is trying to get the hang of landing. He can fly but doesn't know how to land, and regulary crashlands. He has made a couple of successful landings so hopefully he gets confidence from that. Birds are amazing pets. Is that door having a pish? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Was expecting a few more (spread) eagle pics to be honest...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, sjc said: Was expecting a few more (spread) eagle pics to be honest...... I was just hoping not to find throbbers bird tbh. Edited November 17, 2017 by Bobby Skidmarks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Gunther on seeing this thread: Edited November 17, 2017 by jupe1407 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 minute ago, throbber said: Does anybody in your real life or online social circle like you? For a sensitive wee soul, you don't half dish it out Throbber. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 37 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: it eventually flew out the living room window and never came back. No fucking wonder, listening to your shite everyday. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, throbber said: I do feel awful after I have said these nasty things. You've been hanging about with the P&B gang too long Throbber. They're a bad influence...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 minute ago, throbber said: I think Melanus can handle it, he does paint the picture of a far worse domestic life than what I have to suffer though. It's no wonder you w**k yourself into oblivion every night mate. You hold on tight buddy (not a Euph.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I had no idea that parrots needed their beaks clipped. I had two budgies when I was younger, both were blue and had a habit of landing in my bowl of Rice Krispies every morning. That's about all I can remember of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 My first pet was also Joey. Ended up on the floor of the cage quite soon after getting him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Alky? Stoned on Trill... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 We had a wild Kestrel once (very briefly), which we called Impi (Zulu for warrior supposedly). The dog found it at the side of a country path where it had clearly hurt/broken it's wing. We tried to phone up the local RSPB but it was closed on Sunday, so we ended up keeping it in the house overnight, watching a film with us. Even had the thing perched on my head for a while before that feeling of talons digging into your skull kicked in. It didn't try to struggle once and was seemingly happy to be picked up for it's short adventure. The dog didn't seem so chuffed however, probably thinking we were wrapping up a fancy Sunday dinner that he'd found for the evening. I can see how that might be disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Dee Man said: Is that door having a pish? No, but Sully skittered on me not long after that photo was taken. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp my root Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, jagfox99 said: My first pet was also Joey. Ended up on the floor of the cage quite soon after getting him. This all seems incredibly harsh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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