Coming soon to my office! A new and exciting delight! The true life story of General Beauregard Grey!
Starring: General Beauregard Grey
Co-Stars: Dixie Bird Grey, Tequila Blue and Sterling
Guest Stars: Robin, Paul and LP
Synopsis: General Beauregard Grey (Beau) is a 3 month old gentleman who has enjoyed the love and interaction with Robin when she visited the local bird shop. Robin convinced the shop owner to not clip Beau and let him fly until parronts were found for him, and let them determine if he should be clipped. Working with Beau, Robin has been able to harness train Beau and takes him into the back room (very large) to practice his flying. Of course in all good drama's there is tragedy. Beau has suffered a burn on his crop from a hand feeding. This has caused Beau to pluck his chest almost completely bare and to also go after several of his flight feathers on one wing. While the injury is dangerous, no surgery will be required. Robin has increased her visits to the shop to help attend to Beau's care and again has him eating pellets, fresh fruit and the owner reports he is down to one hand feeding per day due to this interaction. The sadness continues however since the shop owner is afraid Beau will never find a proper home since he is now known to pluck and is completely broken hearted. He asks Robin if she will consider taking Beau home to be with Dixie, a sultry southern belle who is somewhat sassy and very independent. After consulting with Paul and LP, it is determined that Beau will now live in Robin's office. A cage has been picked out and toys have been arranged and Beau is getting accustomed to his new quarters as Robin, Paul and LP rearrrange to make room for the General. The shop owner hopes that Beau will be completely weened by Friday and travel to his new on home on Monday, October 5, 2009.
Robin & Flock
Congrats Robin for taking in Beau, poor dear has had a rough time but you will be able to give him a good home with all the love and attention he needs. I am so proud of you Robin for opening your heart and your office for Beau, he will be so blessed and you will too.
Now your office is in your home isn't it? Looking forward to seeing some pictures of Beau when you get him home.
Never take life seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!
What a wonderful story!
It's GreYt to hear Beau is on the mend, weaning, flying, but the plucking hopefully will stop when the irritation of the crop burn leaves.
It's wonderful to hear you are getting him very soon and have all the preparations underway.
Looking forward to the next episode of this series!! :-)
Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin. ~K.O. Eckland, "Footprints On Clouds"
Dayo in flight....
Yes, my office is in my home - it is the converted garage actually - heated and cooled, two computers plus my laptop, 32" flat screen lcd, my literal home for school and in general life, only thing missing is my fridge and potty. It currently houses Dixie Bird Grey and Tequila Blue, two play areas and Paul's leather chair and ottoman. The only ones not allowed are the pugs. Sterling comes out of the family room with me every morning after taking LP to school and hangs out on the back of my chair or one of the playstands. Beau's cage is smaller than Dixie's but since it is being donated I can't complain. When funds are better we will purchase a bigger, better, matching cage for him and move the smaller one to the bedroom as a sleeping cage.
I'm hopeful that the plucking will stop after the injury heals, but understand that it may not. When I visited yesterday there had been no additional plucking, but one night does not prove to be a complete stop. While I was there, a couple came in and purchased the baby Timnah, but looked at Beau and were completely mortified by his appearance. I was shocked at their response, apparently they have not done their research! I still think he is beautiful.
Beau will not be clipped since he already has missing feathers on one of his wings due to plucking. My only real concerns are the possiblities of him plucking a blood feather while I'm gone to class or in general running around. Of course that fear runs deep with all of my fids.
Am currently looking for a food dehydrator so I can keep them in veggies....Beau loves dehydrated green beans and peas - everything green. Dixie loves everything orange and red and Sterling eats everything purple. Go figure.
Robin & Flock
Those people who were mortified by Beau's appearance aren't really bird people in my opinion, only someone who truly loves and cherishes birds can see the real beauty inside each and every bird whether they pluck or not. I hope his plucking will stop when he is completely healed and with your love and attention he should stop.
It must be nice to be able to work from home, I wish I could but I have to go to the office to do my work.
What a sad story, but because of you and your family what a beautiful future for General Beauregard Grey. Karma to you Robin for taking in this sweet baby! Can't wait to see some pictures because all greys are beautiful!
~~~~~~~~~~ Ana Grey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Louie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sterling Gris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lily ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Goodness me Robin! Tequila last week and GBG this week! You are such a lovely, caring lady Robin - I'm sure GBG will be over the moon that the lady who visits him and loves him is taking him home. Can't wait to see some pictures xxx
What We Do in Life Echoes in Eternity
More good news about GBG - he has continued to put on weight and two days in a row without plucking! YIPPIEE!
Robin & Flock
It is hard to imagine what this little guy is working to overcome. I am really glad he has such a loving home with someone he has learned to trust. Looking forward to hearing all about him when he gets to star in his own production on location with co-stars especially if he can write his own script with no more sadness.
That is SO exciting!!! Cant wait for the next episode!!
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