What Have Your Birds Taught You?

[Maddy]

As I was typing out my post for my four year anniversary of owning birds, I realized what important things my birds have taught me. Which lead me to wondering, what important things have your birds taught you?

My birds taught me......

Weasley taught me that love can come in the smallest of packages.

Hermione taught me that just because you don't like someone at first, doesn't mean you won't be the best of friends.

Peatree taught me that me that sometimes, animals are way more loving then people.

Bellatrix taught me that just because someone doesn't like you, doesn't mean you can't love them with all your heart.

Jacob taught me that true love is real.

Dudley taught me how important it is to be passionate about things.

Jester taught me that just because you have baggage, doesn't mean you're broken.

Devynn taught me that you should never blame yourself for something that isn't your fault.

Dobby taught me that a broken heart can be mended.

(If you would like to know the reasons behind any of these, please feel free to ask. Warning, the answers could be very long)

[kendrafitz]

I need to think about what Rosie has taught me.

I would love to read the reasons for each of your flock!!!

[Mare]

Wow, Maddy, you have some very important lessons you have learned from your birds, wonderful things! I, too need to thinks about this for a minute..after all, I'm still learning :)

[jtbirds]

All my birds and every bird i ever work with has taught me a few big things.. love, passion, compassion, and much much more.

[2birds]

The one big thing that my birds have taught me is patience. With all pets you have to have patience but birds bring it to a whole new level.

[froggij]

I've had Orsino the longest and he's taught me many things, including how to love someone unexpected - I had horrible misconceptions about birds before I met him. But the thing he continues to teach me is that you are never too small to overcome any size obstacle. He's my charity case, my little miracle bird. He was found homeless on the streets by my coworker who horribly botched trying to clip his wings (he was trying to help the bird, I'll give him that, he just didn't know how to do it the right way), he was supposed to go to my aunt but chose me, he was sickly and there were countless vet visits until we finally sorted it out, he tried to fly away and fell three stories and when I found him looked up at me like "what took you so long?", then he almost died (twice) ... and yet every morning when I wake him up and take the blankets off his cage, he has a smile for me, and I know that I'm loved. And then goes and chews on something that he knows he shouldn't and tempts fate :) I love my little man. It'll be our seven-year anniversary in October, and I still find it calming every time he starts grinding his little beak.

[Mare]

Aww..that was so sweet, Jen :heart: I think my kids taught me patience, so the birds came pretty easy in that department. I've always been a loyal person so when I got that from Amigo, it was like, hey! High-five Buddy! The biggest thing my birds have taught me is..not all family members like each other,,at first. I suppose it would be like adopting a child when yours are already your family and trying to make things work between everyone, not an easy task but when it FINALLY works,,HALLELUJAH!

[kendrafitz]

Mare - still waiting on that here. :)

I agree with Mare that lots of things I learned with my kids go hand in hand with Rosie. Also, like Jen, I had misconceptions about birds before Rosie.

I think the biggest thing I have learned is to just "be" in the moment I am in. I have a bit of an ADD personality and my brain is usually going in five different directions as I am doing two different projects at any given time. Rosie slows me down. She wants to be with me all the time. She is happy just to be in the same room as me, but loves her cuddle time. When we cuddle and preen, it is time when I am forced to stop and just be in and enjoy the moment. May not sound like much, but it's actually huge for me. :)

[Mare]

I know exactly what you are talking about, Kendra. When I'm sitting with my bird, the one who loves me anyways, I can feel my pulse slow, even my breathing calms down. A healthy thing, indeed. I know what it it feels like to not have the time to do this but you do it for your bird and in the end it's good for both of you :)

[PlaxMacaws]

My guys have taught me a number of things. One of the first and most important, I think, has to be that they are every bit as important as people! They're not objects or social tools or conversation pieces... they are living, sentient beings who feel love, joy, pain, and fear. They are both sensitive and fragile. They need and deserve consideration and protection, as well as appropriate facilitations AND plenty of love! I'm convinced that it's never right to place our human social desires or other pleasures above the health, the safety, or the happiness of these magnificent feathered souls!

[94lt1]

Starburst taught me that saving a bird, can lead to them not liking you anymore..

Hendrick taught me that no matter how prepared you think you are.. The death of a long time friend.. Hurts just as bad as an unplanned or "out of the blue" death..

Avra has taught me that, though i knew birds were smart and intelligent creatures.. They morn for loved ones and friends too.

Seminole taught me that rescue birds can be unpredictable even years after you've had them.

Monte has taught me that unpredictable rescue birds csn find love and friendship in people.. When you or i wouldn't trust again..

Jester taught me that, though I'm a large egotistical male.. I can be brought to tears over a friend i just met..

And Rain taught me... That i will break the law, and come after people who treat birds badly.. Amd that I'm a big softy for my baby girl..

[Lady]

That I need to keep learning everyday! :smiley-bird-emotico