Post by cnyguy on Oct 1, 2015 20:38:26 GMT -5
It's Ralph's 6th Hatchday today. 
Despite his status as Gentleman Quaker, he didn't celebrate with champagne and caviar. 
He did get a taste of cinnamon donut (a favorite rare treat) and a bit of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese for hatchday treats. We went today to visit our friend at the nursing home, where Ralph was fussed over by many of the residents and staff members. One resident said "Oh! That's a Quaker parrot!" It's rare for anyone to know any more than that Ralph is a green parrot, but the lady's sister had a QP years ago. Another resident inquired if Ralph was the only parrot I have, and advised me to get a second parrot so he won't get depressed or lonely. Ralph enjoyed all the attention and hatchday wishes (when asked his age, I naturally mentioned that today was his 6th hatchday). He also got a few extra minutes of out-of-cage playtime after dinner tonight to sit in the dishwasher and rearrange spoons in the silverware drawer. I think he had a good hatchday.
Despite his status as Gentleman Quaker, he didn't celebrate with champagne and caviar. 
He did get a taste of cinnamon donut (a favorite rare treat) and a bit of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese for hatchday treats. We went today to visit our friend at the nursing home, where Ralph was fussed over by many of the residents and staff members. One resident said "Oh! That's a Quaker parrot!" It's rare for anyone to know any more than that Ralph is a green parrot, but the lady's sister had a QP years ago. Another resident inquired if Ralph was the only parrot I have, and advised me to get a second parrot so he won't get depressed or lonely. Ralph enjoyed all the attention and hatchday wishes (when asked his age, I naturally mentioned that today was his 6th hatchday). He also got a few extra minutes of out-of-cage playtime after dinner tonight to sit in the dishwasher and rearrange spoons in the silverware drawer. I think he had a good hatchday. 
