True Love Aviary

Safety Accommodations for our Old Bird:

As Luna has aged, he has been struggling and falling more. We found he is more comfortable at the bottom of his cage and also have added an extra layer of soft fleece in case he does fall. We’ve been asked on why we haven’t moved him into a smaller cage. The answer is that with an older bird who has a permanent head tilt who can still get around and occasionally can fly, and who is losing his vision in one eye, it is actually safer to keep his environment consistent with what he knows. This is what we did with BeBe and he was still getting around pretty well until the day before he passed.

There are ladders and boings that lead up to cages around the room should he end up on the floor. There are also strategically placed tents for him so he can forage and rest. We put water in the bottom of his cage so he doesn’t have to climb at night to get to his bowl. There are platforms in his cage to make it easier for him.

We are doing everything we can to give him the best last years (we hope) of his life. We do have him on a 6 month schedule for follow ups with his vet as well.

We are hyper sensitive and checking on him often during the day. When we are gone for long periods, for his safety, we do lock him up in his cage.

He’s 18.5 years old and we love him so much. We just want to keep him safe but with some freedom.

Some days this sweetie cannot stay steady enough to not fall constantly (stressful for us all on his bad days). Other days, he traverses the entire room and takes a bath as best he can. I love his sweet kisses.

A couple weeks ago it was annual wellness check day. Everyone is doing well, even our old guy. Luna is showing the typical signs of aging, including being on the lighter side and some cataracts forming, but overall doing great for being over 18 years old. Char and Blazer are also doing great. Happy for healthy birdies!

This is an important reminder that you NEED to invest in your bird(s)'s health. Annual exams aren't really optional just like humans need yearly wellness checks!

Bird butts

Happy 6th Birthday, Blazer! These are a few of his favorite things:
1. Taking a bath after we just changed his water for fresh water
2. Finding a box to explore
3. Sitting on the windowsill with his buddy, Char, taking in some sun
4. Preening or feeding his bro, Char
5. Head rubs
6. Hanging with his bros
7. Splits
8. Shoes

We couldn't imagine our flock without him, honestly. Love you, buddy!

Lunch buddies! Head rubs for Blazer, love for Luna and Char as well.

Luna loves his afternoon naps. He is 18 yrs old and doing great!

When you lean in for a kiss but they aren’t feeling it.

We love it when we can travel with our sweet birdies. We have to be pretty careful and mindful of our old man, Luna, but they did well on the 6+ hour drive.