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[Bec Sta 0]

Hi all,

I'm new to this (awesome) forum, so I thought I'd introduce myself. My name's Bec, 18 and a mad animal lover (though I've been told on numerous occasions that 'obsessive-compulsive' is a more adequate term).

I am owned by 7 budgies, 1 cockatiel (who thinks he's a budgie), 3 dogs, 2 rats, 1 betta splendor, 4 canaries, 13 zebra finches, 2 king quails (though mums nesting), hundreds of tropical & coldwater fish, soon to be a ferret and am nursing back to health a baby sparrow dad found at work, covered in some goo that had stuch his beak shut, the poor thing was starved and dehydrated, but is doing well.

 

Now I'd like to introduce my babies (who are unquestionably more interesting)

Firstly, Skittles a.k.a Mr Personality, he loves watching the simpsons & listening to Queen and has the most character out of any pet i've ever owned.

He has, what I like to refer to as 'mood swings' eg, if I take his favourite ball (the most heinous of crimes!) he will give me the cold shoulder for the rest of the day (or until he wants kisses)

WARNING: Don't be fooled by the 'but I'm oh-so-innocent' expression

 

 

3 months later, Bubbles came along and hasn't left Skittle's side since and the moment bubs does loose sight of him, we have a major temper tantrum on our hands.

 

And my newest (as of yet unnamed) additions, have only a few more days of quarantine until they can join the "big birds".

Violet spangle: Grey normal & YF2, sky blue spangle

 

Dark Green Normal

 

Then theres my little Opaline - not sure if s/he is a cobalt or skyblue but either way he has violet factor mixed in there.

It was love at first sight with this little dude (not that it wasn't with all the others) a completely parent-raised bird hopped on my hand ran-up my arm, sat on my shoulder and hasn't really moved since (Skittles will not be impressed). I was stoked, and as he was a bit smaller than the others, there was a bit of "awww" factor, I had to have him, even though I was a little worried about his size, but I kept a close eye on him and nothing out of the ordinary appeared!

 

And thats all (for now (Laughing out loud))

 

Last but not least, I'm still learning the correct terminology for the colouring & wing patterns, so if I've buggered it up, feel free to let me know, also if anyone can tell me the sex of my new babies that would be much appreciated (not to mention helpful with naming), there are much better pics of their cere's on my photobucket album: http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/bec__sta/

 

 

Cheers,

Bec

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bec, I changed the font size back to standard as it was very hard to read in size 1. Feathers.

Edited October 29, 2007 by Feathers

[thk 0]

Wow Bec.. theyre GORGEOUS!! I especially love Bubbles! although they are all very pretty birds and they look so lovable, its so hard to stop buying more and more birds isnt it? they all have their different personalities... I love the way Skittles is looking up at you.. butter wouldnt melt in his mouth... or would it!!!!????

[Elly 0]

Welcome to the boards, your house sounds like mine . I love animals too. Your budgies are gorgeous.

[Feathers 0]

Hi Bec,

 

Welcome to the BBC forum, your budgie flock is gorgeous. Feel free to introduce all your other animals in the OFF TOPIC CHATTER section.

 

 

Feathers.

[Sunnie 0]

I love your budgies, theyre all so adorable :budgiedance:

[Guest Phoebe]

:budgiedance: Welcome to BBC, Bec, what wonderful pets!!! May I suggest you start with the FAQs and keep on posting those wonderful pictures!!! :sad:

[Sailorwolf 0]

Welcome to the forums./ I love skittle's little expression, very cute. Love to see some pics of your other pets too.

[**KAZ** 0]

Your bird family looks GREAT

[Ravengypsy 0]

Your spangles are beautiful! welcome to the forums

[Bec Sta 0]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the welcome's

Yeah, Skittles is a cheeky, trouble-making little brat...but then he looks up at me like that and I just can't bring myself to tell him off...and he knows it too! (Laughing out loud)