Mystic Pup
Digital Pix - April 3, 2005
New Feathered Additions to my Family
I adopted budgies Spinner and Jason (Jase) from Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue
on April 2nd. They are both "Special Needs" budgies - which is good because
I had "special need" of budgie chatter in my household after losing my two
budgie sweeties, Magic and Dylan, last October and January.
Spinner, a vibrant green and yellow gal, is splay legged. Her legs stick straight
out sideways from her body. Originally this was thought to be the result of an
accident but it was later determined to be a genetic abnormality. Spinner has
adapted amazingly and seems to have no concept that she is disabled in any way.
She climbs or flies from rope perch to rope perch, swings from one foot from
the top of the cage and "swims" along the bottom with absolutely incredible speed.
Jase, a gorgeous aquamarine fella, had a tumor on his preen gland. Surgery
was performed to remove it and he has recovered wonderfully. His prognosis
is a promising one! Jase is totally devoted to his dear featherlove Spinner,
and she to him. Watching these two together is good for the heart!!
Slightly blurry look at how Spinner balances herself
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Jase is a bit wary of that camera gadget!
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Finished with a bout of preening, Spinner
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... and decides that's a mighty fine idea!!
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Spinner and Jase are never far apart for long ...
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... and spend a lot of time preening each other!
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Here is a shot that shows Spinner's splayed legs.
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