Comments on: Be Kind to One Another http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/2009/12/be-kind-to-one-another/ Examining, Surviving and Loving life with Parrots Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:07:13 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mary http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/2009/12/be-kind-to-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-671 Mary Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:25:00 +0000 http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/?p=792#comment-671 Sorry to keep commenting on this thread, but there was an article in the Wall Street Journal today that I thought you might find interesting and is related to this post. They even had it online for free, which I didn't think they did! It's titled "When It's Time to Kick the Dog Out of Bed" by Elizabeth Bernstein. There is even one parrot reference. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704762904575024974034545324.html Sorry to keep commenting on this thread, but there was an article in the Wall Street Journal today that I thought you might find interesting and is related to this post. They even had it online for free, which I didn’t think they did!

It’s titled “When It’s Time to Kick the Dog Out of Bed” by Elizabeth Bernstein. There is even one parrot reference.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704762904575024974034545324.html

]]> By: Mary http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/2009/12/be-kind-to-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-657 Mary Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:47:08 +0000 http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/?p=792#comment-657 I used to take it personally and had many conversations with him (the macaw) about how I really was a nice person :) All of which he ignored, obviously. So now I joke that he's just a bad judge of character. That being said, we've made huge progress in the 3 years we've had him, and I'm stubbornly optimistic that we'll continue making progress. It's been years since he's called me into the room only to tell me he hates me, and he's currently in his longest stretch of having all of his flight feathers and learning to fly without turning his skill into aerial attacks. Check back in 10 years and we'll see how it goes :) I used to take it personally and had many conversations with him (the macaw) about how I really was a nice person :) All of which he ignored, obviously. So now I joke that he’s just a bad judge of character.

That being said, we’ve made huge progress in the 3 years we’ve had him, and I’m stubbornly optimistic that we’ll continue making progress.

It’s been years since he’s called me into the room only to tell me he hates me, and he’s currently in his longest stretch of having all of his flight feathers and learning to fly without turning his skill into aerial attacks.

Check back in 10 years and we’ll see how it goes :)

]]> By: rebecca http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/2009/12/be-kind-to-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-649 rebecca Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:57:46 +0000 http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/?p=792#comment-649 Sounds like your husband has a lot of empathy for you and for anyone else that might have to deal with the difficult little macaw. That sure goes a long way though, doesn't it? Still, doesn't it suck to have an animal that just doesn't want to interact nicely with you? It does hurt your feelings. I applaud you for being willing to rationalize it and live with the situation. Sounds like your husband has a lot of empathy for you and for anyone else that might have to deal with the difficult little macaw. That sure goes a long way though, doesn’t it? Still, doesn’t it suck to have an animal that just doesn’t want to interact nicely with you? It does hurt your feelings. I applaud you for being willing to rationalize it and live with the situation.

]]> By: Mary http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/2009/12/be-kind-to-one-another/comment-page-1/#comment-647 Mary Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:33:43 +0000 http://heckledbyparrots.com/blog/?p=792#comment-647 I read this a few days ago, but keep thinking about it so decided to leave a comment. I live with a severe macaw who would love to see me out of the house so he can have an exclusive relationship with my husband. We've worked out a situation that works for us, but it's been a lot of hard work. I love parrots (even him!) but totally understand that not everyone would put up with what I do. I can't imagine not being a parrot person and living with Rocky. (Also I can understand -- though certainly not condone -- why he was locked in a back bedroom for at least 6 years.) In fact, my husband told me the other day that if I die, he's not even going to date while Rocky's alive because of the type of situation you describe. Of course, that's what he says now, and hopefully it won't come to pass, but it's something that people who live with difficult parrots definitely think about! Also, at the rescue where we volunteer, we've had many birds surrendered because they don't like the new husband/boyfriend or (less frequently) wife/girlfriend. I always wonder if they end up regretting their decision since half of marriages end up in divorce, and you can't beat a bonded parrot... Sorry for being so long and bloggy -- have a great weekend! I read this a few days ago, but keep thinking about it so decided to leave a comment.

I live with a severe macaw who would love to see me out of the house so he can have an exclusive relationship with my husband. We’ve worked out a situation that works for us, but it’s been a lot of hard work. I love parrots (even him!) but totally understand that not everyone would put up with what I do. I can’t imagine not being a parrot person and living with Rocky. (Also I can understand — though certainly not condone — why he was locked in a back bedroom for at least 6 years.)

In fact, my husband told me the other day that if I die, he’s not even going to date while Rocky’s alive because of the type of situation you describe. Of course, that’s what he says now, and hopefully it won’t come to pass, but it’s something that people who live with difficult parrots definitely think about!

Also, at the rescue where we volunteer, we’ve had many birds surrendered because they don’t like the new husband/boyfriend or (less frequently) wife/girlfriend. I always wonder if they end up regretting their decision since half of marriages end up in divorce, and you can’t beat a bonded parrot…

Sorry for being so long and bloggy — have a great weekend!

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