Darby (whose name was changed to protect his identity) is a Red-Masked Conure Aratinga erythrogenys. Darby is a beautiful bird who was physically abused before he came to us by his former owner and his two sons. The two boys were allowed to hit and knock his cage around, jab at him through the bars of the cage with sticks, laughing if they managed to knock him off his perch, and yell at him whenever he made a sound. A kindly neighbor who witnessed the abuse while in this home, and the inhumane situation Darby was living in, was finally able to talk the man into giving her the bird. The man no longer wanting a loud biting bird was glad to be rid of him. This very kind hearted woman did not know much about birds and tried to find him a home. She gave him to one family who thought they really wanted him, but because Darby was agressive and did bite, he wasn't what they really wanted after all. So the kind hearted woman took him back and contacted us for help. She felt Darby would be happier with someone who could understand his agressive personality and help him heal his mental wounds. She didn't feel she knew enough about birds to help him. Despite his past, Darby is an adorable, little imp whose spirit was never broken during the ordeal he lived. The first time we saw him there was a look of hope in those beautiful eyes even though he was terrified of people. After a period of adjustment, Darby gave us a look into his past. He immitates a perfect baby's cry and there are signs at one time he was probably a much loved pet. Perhaps his first owner had a baby and did not have time for Darby, or maybe he was too noisey for a new baby, or maybe he became too jealous of the new addition. Maybe this is where he began a journey from being a cherished pet to an sad abused one. UPDATE: Darby was adopoted into a very loving forever home where he is truly loved and cherised once again. Darby may still deliver a nip or two, but his new family understands him and loves him just as he is. His favorite toy has turned out to be a small Elmo doll he talks to and loves very much. He is doing so well in his home, he even allows his new birdie mom to give him a scritch or two every once in a while. |
Join us in supporting the Red Cross as they help flood victims in the Midwest. Due to the great response of our customers, we are extending our Red Cross donations until Saturday, July 5. Any sales made through the 5th can also use the coupon code REDCROSS at checkout to get 5% off your sale as a thank you for helping us help the Red Cross. ***************************** On Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Calypso Parrot along with over 25 other e-commerce sites is donating a portion of our sales for that day to the American Red Cross.
The American Red cross is currently in desperate need of funds for relief efforts for the Midwest Floods. Every purchase made at Nature Chest Bird Shop and at the stores listed below on July 1st, 2008 will result in a donation to the American Red Cross. The percentage at each store will vary. For our part, Nature Chest will be donating 5% of all merchandise sales. The more you buy, the more you give. And as an extra bonus to thank you for donating, we are giving you a 5% discount on your order that day as well. Just enter redcross in the coupon code box and receive 5% automatically off your order that day.
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