I'm such a happy, freckle-beak boy!
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
This week in the life of Bean:
This first week has been full of plenty of new experiences! A new home, new family, new toys, and new foods! We have discovered that Cocoa Bean loves marshmallows and cheese, but he isn't wild about carrots. (Of course, why would we like the foods that are good for us?) However, as much as he loves all the treats, he still munches on his pellet throughout the day.
Cocoa has been stepping up for me, and now scrambles up my arm to perch on my shoulder whenever I am with him. Then, he will climb down my shirt to inspect everything I touch, hoping that it might be food for him. He has let my family all step him up onto their hands as well, and he seems accepting of anyone - friend or stranger.
He visited the vet's office for nail and wing trims and he was such a good boy! I think he may even learn to like driving in the car, even though this time we were a little preoccupied with being in our brand-new travel carrier for the first time. (But we survived that too!)
Cocoa Bean loves anything shiny - especially jewelry! He is not afraid to pick up silverware and inspect it all over, and, in his mind, soda cans could be the perfect toy if mom would just let him have them. (But mom won't allow this, as caffeine is toxic to birds!) Cell phones are mysterious, semi-shiny objects that take our picture. Bean just wants to chew on them, so beware!
And finally, Cocoa Bean has found his voice! Previously, he only spoke to my mom's sparkly rings - probably out of excitement and the desire to play with them. This week, Cocoa has begun calling for me when I leave the room, and also speaking softly around bedtime! He says his name, and "Pretty bird," "Good boy," and "Hi!"
I am learning that Cocoa Bean is incredibly curious and clever, and he has such a sweet personality that is impossible to fall in love with! Bring on next week's adventures!
Sincerely,
A Very Happy Bird Mama
P.S.: I believe that Cocoa is, indeed molting, and the constant preening is just a hint of vanity (lol). However, I have been told that the beak wiping is normal for mustache parakeets and nothing to worry about.
This first week has been full of plenty of new experiences! A new home, new family, new toys, and new foods! We have discovered that Cocoa Bean loves marshmallows and cheese, but he isn't wild about carrots. (Of course, why would we like the foods that are good for us?) However, as much as he loves all the treats, he still munches on his pellet throughout the day.
Cocoa has been stepping up for me, and now scrambles up my arm to perch on my shoulder whenever I am with him. Then, he will climb down my shirt to inspect everything I touch, hoping that it might be food for him. He has let my family all step him up onto their hands as well, and he seems accepting of anyone - friend or stranger.
He visited the vet's office for nail and wing trims and he was such a good boy! I think he may even learn to like driving in the car, even though this time we were a little preoccupied with being in our brand-new travel carrier for the first time. (But we survived that too!)
Cocoa Bean loves anything shiny - especially jewelry! He is not afraid to pick up silverware and inspect it all over, and, in his mind, soda cans could be the perfect toy if mom would just let him have them. (But mom won't allow this, as caffeine is toxic to birds!) Cell phones are mysterious, semi-shiny objects that take our picture. Bean just wants to chew on them, so beware!
And finally, Cocoa Bean has found his voice! Previously, he only spoke to my mom's sparkly rings - probably out of excitement and the desire to play with them. This week, Cocoa has begun calling for me when I leave the room, and also speaking softly around bedtime! He says his name, and "Pretty bird," "Good boy," and "Hi!"
I am learning that Cocoa Bean is incredibly curious and clever, and he has such a sweet personality that is impossible to fall in love with! Bring on next week's adventures!
Sincerely,
A Very Happy Bird Mama
P.S.: I believe that Cocoa is, indeed molting, and the constant preening is just a hint of vanity (lol). However, I have been told that the beak wiping is normal for mustache parakeets and nothing to worry about.
Monday, May 18, 2015
The Bean is home at last! Two days ago, my mom and boyfriend helped me transfer all of Cocoa Bean's belongings to my home, where we did our best to help him settle in as comfortably as possible.
However, we never expected Cocoa Bean to take the transition so well. Throughout it all, he was as calm as could be! It seems this bird is quite willing to just go with the flow, and I am incredibly grateful for the luck that brought us together!
Over the past two days, I have been keeping a close eye on Cocoa Bean's habits. At the moment, his favorite treats (besides his daily pellet) are grapes and apples. If he's being a really, really good bird - such as sitting on his basket at the lunch table - he might get to nibble on a noodle or even a chip! Cocoa definitely is being a little spoiled with attention and treats these first few days, but I can't help doing anything to make him happy in his new home!
I have also noticed that Cocoa seems to preen quite often. I honestly am not sure if this is a characteristic of his species, or if it is just his individual personality, or if it is due to the time of year (ie: molting season).
Additionally, Cocoa Bean likes to rub his beak on everything and anything he can! At first I thought he might just be trying to keep his beak clean, and that maybe he was just a little bit of a clean freak. But it might also be a display of possession, comparable to "marking his territory."
Any insight would be much appreciated!
xoxo,
Alyssa & Cocoa Bean
However, we never expected Cocoa Bean to take the transition so well. Throughout it all, he was as calm as could be! It seems this bird is quite willing to just go with the flow, and I am incredibly grateful for the luck that brought us together!
Over the past two days, I have been keeping a close eye on Cocoa Bean's habits. At the moment, his favorite treats (besides his daily pellet) are grapes and apples. If he's being a really, really good bird - such as sitting on his basket at the lunch table - he might get to nibble on a noodle or even a chip! Cocoa definitely is being a little spoiled with attention and treats these first few days, but I can't help doing anything to make him happy in his new home!
I have also noticed that Cocoa seems to preen quite often. I honestly am not sure if this is a characteristic of his species, or if it is just his individual personality, or if it is due to the time of year (ie: molting season).
Additionally, Cocoa Bean likes to rub his beak on everything and anything he can! At first I thought he might just be trying to keep his beak clean, and that maybe he was just a little bit of a clean freak. But it might also be a display of possession, comparable to "marking his territory."
Any insight would be much appreciated!
xoxo,
Alyssa & Cocoa Bean
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