Fresh Air and Sunshine

This is Rooster.  He is a much loved, very sweet, rescued Umbrella Cockatoo.  During his recent stay here, he was taken outside to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather.  He has some feather issues and the sunshine is good for that as well as his soul.

There was some concern when I took him outside as to how he would react.  He was abandoned
in a previous home and left in
his cage by the apartment
house dumpster.  Imagine!  Yes, he can get a little noisy but he is a lover, not a piece of trash. 

But now he is in a home where love abounds, a happy ending.

Rooster didn't seem to recall the sorry past and he thoroughly enjoyed the day.  Later, when  he was quite calm, I started the misting of the parrots.  He watched as I misted Ben, Lucy, Molly, Buster, and Chauncey.  Then when the mist "accidentally" wafted over his cage, he reacted with delight.  So I continued to mist him.  He became very animated and "turned inside out" to get the most drenched that he could.  He was, indeed, a happy camper! 

I am thankful that parrots can be very resilient and sad stories can have happy endings, thanks to organizations like Mickaboo and people like Rooster's new parents.  If you can adopt a parrot, consider rescue. You might find a very rewarding experience and a very grateful bird!