February - Snow, Ice and Love!
For all of us here on the “East Side” February has tested our norm for Delaware weather. Geographically, Delaware is a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water with mild winters and occasionally below freezing temps only once or twice a season(for any length of time). This past 3 weeks has been the test after receiving over 6.5 inches of snow and .5 inch of ice to finish the storm off and single digits temps to seal the deal. Advance preparation assured, food, supplies and a supplemental heat source was at the ready should we loose power as predicted due to the size of the storm. Fortunately all is well with the exception of the single digit temps. We are all anxious for DE temps to return and for the ice to melt away!
Things are well in the bird room this Sunday. Baths, clean cages and a weekly scheduled scrub down completed. A few cage jugglings, and a spa treatment for one lucky fife boy headed to Florida soon. I’ve moved him to a standard pet cage for transition next to the door, so he will be exposed to much more movement and activity from me. I try to do this for all of the birds leaving for pet homes to ensure an easier time adjusting in the new environment. An application of SCAT for mites, coconut oil massage on feet and legs and a nail trim sealed the deal. He will be headed south via USPS Priority Mail as soon as I can find a window of acceptable temps to make the trip. I only ship out on Mondays to ensure the fastest, safest trip to their new home possible. Fingers crossed we get a break soon, as his new parents are anxious to get him home.
Which brings us to the “love” aspect of my ramblings. How fortunate this little boy is already loved by his new family. My husband helped me take a few photos and after a few texts, they were able to choose the right bird for them and I was able to make sure it was a good fit. Sometimes people are surprised about the questions I ask prior to sale. Why do I ask if you have had a bird before? A canary? How big is your cage? What kind of daily activity is normal for your family? All very important questions to ask before I agree to a sale. You see, I’m not here to make a profit, this is the part that I love, sharing the joy and passion I have for these amazing little birds and ensuring the best home for them.
It’s time to share with the birds a lucky find at the produce store yesterday, fresh dandelion greens! I’ll go grab a cuppa and have a few mins watching and relaxing. Thanks for stopping by and I hope the rest of February is calm and loving for you all. Thankful, grateful and blessed!