What a difference a year can make

[SeverelySweet]

Sonetimes, ya just gotta love Facebook memories!

1 year ago, today:

Today...just now:



It's hard to remember when his feathers were in such bad shape...it's amazing what a little love can do for them <3 <3

 

[aooratrix]

Amazing how resilient they can be.

 

[SeverelySweet]

A year and a half ago, nobody could even get near him (except me). He drew blood on the girl who tried removing him from the cage he had exiled himself to. His feathers were tattered, torn, and in some places non-existent. And oh, was he ever so so sad!

Today, though there are few other than me that he won't actually try to eat their face, he's close to being fully feathered, he's gained 44 grams and is as healthy as can possibly be expected, considering the pulmonary damage he suffered over the course of 6 years immediately above cockatoo and with grays on both sides, and is so happy that at times I swear he's smiling (even without lips lol).

He's my best buddy, my best friend...my one true love.

 

[Begone]

and is so happy that at times I swear he's smiling

I'm 100% sure that he is smiling and I'm so happy that you found each other!

 

[nu2birds]

He is BEAUTIFUL.........you have done an amazing job with him. In the second picture he looks so confident. Lucky bird!

 

[Hankmacaw]

You and Syd have been a wonderful success story. I'm so glad you found out about the pulmonary damage and did something about it.

I know exactly how you feel - been there done that.

 

[zoo mom]

What a wonderful transition.

 

[SeverelySweet]

He is BEAUTIFUL.........you have done an amazing job with him. In the second picture he looks so confident. Lucky bird!

Syd says thank you for the compliments!

 

[SeverelySweet]

We just got home from the groomer, and having his beak done....I've been banished to that land of "I turn my back to you, human peon"....siiigh....



Siighhhh I'm so in love with him....