Rico's bride-to-be arrived at my dad's for quarantine last Thursday.
She's a gorgeous Jenday conure, with some unusual markings. She's
"pearled" like a pearl cockatiel--most of her back and shoulder feathers
are tipped in bright yellow (normal Jendays are all green on the back).
Since Rico and several of his siblings have these yellow markings also,
we are hoping that when the two of them are old enough, they'll produce
"pearled" Jenday babies. This deal has been in the works since Rico and
his sibling Niko were hatched--Niko went to live at Adairs, and in
return, Adair has been waiting for a pearly female to hatch from her
unrelated pair so she could trade.
"Spot" (as she's been called by Adair), will be quarantined at my dad's
house. She's been tested for EVERYTHING, and for several things more
than once, and all her test results have come back normal and healthy. I
haven't decided if she'll have to go a full 60 days in quarantine
yet--due to my job, and my dad's hyperactive dog, this off-site
quarantine is VERY inconvenient for all of us this time. She's the last
bird to be allowed in here from another facility--my house is a
permanently closed aviary after this.
Our only problem is, Spot needs a new name. She's a cuddly, lovable
GORGEOUS bird, and "Spot" just doesn't fit. I'd run a "name that bird"
contest, but I haven't got anything to offer as a good prize. But any
elegant name suggestions would be appreciated and considered!
--Kathy
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