We've got two Budgies. Both I caught in the backyard.
The green one is Misfit. She's been in the house over 5 years now. She spent from May until September at the feeders before I decided to catch her when the weather changed. She looked like hell and was extremely wild. It took months with her to calm her down. I think most people would have given up on her. She had a pecking order out back... she ruled the Sparrows and feared the Jays and Blackbirds.
Moonie is the sleepy little guy. I caught him last summer. I'd say he's probably just over a year old. He was very baby like in appearance when brought in.
Two very different personalities on these birds. Misfit is aggressive and smart... you'd think she flew in from Australia with her personality and agility. Moonie on the other hand, very loveable, but can barely figure out how to exit his cage most of the time, and is a terrible flyer (how he ever got here is beyond me).
We never thought we'd have birds in the house but felt a need to step in and help these ones out. We love them both and they sure add a soundtrack to the house. A lot more care is required with these guys than ever thought; well, if you want to take proper care of them. Sad they are such inexpensive pets at the store and literally throw aways being $20 on average. Too many stories of people letting these birds go for one reason or another. We've seen other Budgies and more exotic birds visit the yard but weren't able to catch. My neighbour caught a Cockatiel about 10 years ago in a park. The old man is dead now but the bird is still with the family.
I've posted about them before but got on a ramble once again....
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