Posted January 10, 200916 yr Sonny and Cher, as some may recall, have been together for about 4 years. He being about age 5 1/2, she about 4 1/2 years old. Cher laid eggs for the only time two years ago, but they did not hatch. Now, two years later, they appear to be mating again. Cher has always been a bit *%! (rhymes with witchy) towards Sonny. She chases him away from whatever food dish he's trying to eat from (there are three dishes, hoping he can finally find one long enough to actually eat something without being bothered). She has never allowed him to "groom" her, and otherwise acts very disdainfully of him. He doesn't give up though, and always wants to sit beside her, sings to her, etc. Then when he does go off somewhere alone, wouldn't you know, there Cher goes too. Like- wait -just because I said to leave me alone didn't mean I want you to leave me alone!!! Lately again (seems it's the same time of year as I wrote about two years ago) Cher has been actually seen to be letting Sonny help preen her, AND Sonny's even gotten to try his "balancing" skills if you know what I mean. He's not too good at it considering he's not been allowed to practice much in the four years they've been together! I don't think I want to encourage any egg laying, so I am making sure there are NOT any cozy little places for Cher to hide in this time around. She does have the remains of that same little log from two years ago- but remains is really all it is- she has pretty much chewed up most of it. It is awfully funny to watch them though. I keep waiting for poor Sonny to land on his head or something because he just looks so clumsy! And seeing Cher let herself be groomed is neat- I have not EVER seen that between these two before. Just a very funny couple of birds- they really do brighten my days- especially today when we are having quite the snow storm here and everything outside is cold, gray and miserable looking. Inside I have two bright, beautiful, noisy little creatures to make me laugh! Edited January 10, 200916 yr by clr
