NerdBird : Beaker, Banjo, Mahana

Hahn's Mini Macaw / Ferret / Jenday Conure

And the results are in...

Just got a call from the Doc. Mahana is a female. Joy.

No cage yet. Didn't come in Friday so I guess it's another week. Sad

Cage Nazi

No cage for you!

The cage I ordered was supposed to be exactly like the one I have for Beaker only in white instead of green. It arrived on Friday but it was the wrong size. The design is identical but at least half the size. Damn. So Mahana has to wait another week for her new home. At least they are going to give me a deal for the mix-up.

Here fishy fishy fishy

Went to a great place called That Fish Place in Lancaster. It's a huge warehouse with all kinds of neat things. They even have a large indoor pool with horseshoe crabs, sting rays, fish and star fish. I was able to pet the sting rays. They are REALLY soft. Anyhow, I finally got a bird play pen which beats my old piece of wood that I used as a perch. I ordered a new cage for Mahana. It's going to be exactly like the one I have but white. Hopefully it should be here Friday. Can't wait!
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Yesterday was the day. I feel so bad but I know it was the right thing to do. Mahana got a beak and nail trim and yes, wings too. My thoughts of her darting out of a window or door weigh heavier on my mind than her wonderful ability to fly to and fro in the house as she pleases (which really didn't happen; she's only ever flown to me). I'm still sad though and feel like I took away her greatest ability. At least if I find it utterly depressing for both of us I can just let them grow back. On a good note I don't have to worry about having her on my shoulder if I step outside (like I do with Beaker). And now if she attempts to bite me it doesn't draw blood! What a bonus!

After I picked her up during my lunch hour I just came straight back to work and we spent the rest of the day here. She was very good and quiet. I brought food and water so she wouldn't starve. She spent most of the day on my shoulder, licking my head and taking naps. I have an extra web cam at work so I set it up and let my sister watch. It was a good day to bond.
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