Intro

[AJ&Ellie]

I've posted some random things here and there, but I figured I'd officially introduce myself. I have 2 birds and a dog. I got Ellie, my CAG, from DJ Feathers Aviary almost a year ago. She's a great bird with many strong opinions on life . I rehomed Rocky the GCC last Monday from a less than optimal situation. He's still got a ways to go in terms of diet, comfort coming in and out of his cage, and stepping up, but he's been making great progress settling into his new cage and getting used to my company. He's got his first vet appointment on Monday, so wish us luck! My dog, Hammer, is a yellow lab. He's my seeing eye dog, and he's the sweetest, most loving creature you could ever hope to meet. I've already learned a ton from you guys from browsing around, and I just wanted to say hi!

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome and enjoy the site! Matt

 

[Bokkapooh]

Welcome to Avian Avenue!

 

[Buckbeak]

Welcome! Your flock and Hammer are all adorable!

 

[Katy]

Yes, everyone including Hammer are awesome. Welcome!

 

[calibird]

Welcome to The Avenue.

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

Hello, and welcome to the Avenue. Are you sight impaired or is Hammer a retired seeing eye? I can see how having birds could be a little more of a challenge for someone with impaired sight. But I also know nothing is impossible despite what disabilities someone has. A number of years ago I had to learn to cope with weakness and loss of function in my lower extremities; made things really interesting for a few months: but I did learn to cope. Welcome to you all.

 

[Saemma]

Welcome.

 

[Reeny]

All your babies are beautiful!!!

 

[Sassyjaygrl]

Welcome!!

 

[CeciliaZ]

Welcome!

 

[kitwit54]

Welcomekit
boo bigbill

 

[Shade]

Hi and welcome!

 

[Macawnutz]

to AA!

 

[AJ&Ellie]

I'm actually totally blind. Ellie and I have figured each other out pretty well though. For example, if I offer my hand for her to step up and she feels like it's not exactly where she wants it, she'll gently take my finger in her beak and move my hand to the right place. I can usually tell what toys she's playing with by the sound they make. I know the sound of her rubbing her beak on her perch/cage mostly means she really doesn't want to be touched unless I bribe her with a piece of walnut. I taught her to target using a bell so I can easily tell when she touches it. And I've gotten really good at noticing the sound of food dropping on the floor so I can go grab it before Hammer does . I do miss out on some of the body language which is a bummer, especially for dealing with Rocky. But all in all, we work it out.

Hello, and welcome to the Avenue. Are you sight impaired or is Hammer a retired seeing eye? I can see how having birds could be a little more of a challenge for someone with impaired sight. But I also know nothing is impossible despite what disabilities someone has. A number of years ago I had to learn to cope with weakness and loss of function in my lower extremities; made things really interesting for a few months: but I did learn to cope. Welcome to you all.

 

[Codyandme1]

Hello and welcome!!
Your story is very inspiring!

 

[Marlene]

and Great pictures.