Caption this photo: Parkers grand feathering reveal

[chris-md]

As most of you know Parker came to me as somewhat of a plucker, all the way down to his down feathers. In the intervening time he has feathered out incredibly well (has a ways to go under the wings, but you won't really notice it here), and I thought this would be a good opportunity to caption one particular photo I'm quite fond of.

This was him on his first night home


And now, for the moments we've all been waiting for, may I give you the new and improved Parker the parrot!



A mug like that is screaming for a good caption. Everyone put on your roasting caps, and Let it rip!

 

[GreatBlue320]

OMG, Chris, Parker looks AMAZING! Look at those glorious feathers!

I'm so bad at coming up with funny, clever captions. I mean, REALLY bad.

Did I mention I am bad at captioning?

 

[Allee]

OMG! Parker look at you! Incredible progress, Chris! I'm tearing up here, my soft spot for pluckers and phenomenal parents!

What? I was rather chilly and London Fog doesn't make coats in my size!

 

[ToMang07]

Bawk Bawk Chicken Hawk!

 

[Captsteve]

I WAS too sexy for my feathers!!!

 

[Flboy]

What do you mean, I'm not allowed in the playground anymore?!?

 

[Nakiska]

Oh my gosh!!! I sooo hope I get to do an "unveiling" of DeRita like this someday!

As far as your pictures.... Oh my gosh Parker is ADORABLE! Oh...the pics...

FIRST thought that came to my mind....song by right said Fred...I think it was???? The cat walk! EXCEPT in Parkers case...its the Bird walk...."I'm too sexy for my feathers...."

:-D

Toni

 

[Kiwibird]

WOW! Hard to believe that is the same bird you brought home only a couple months ago!

"Now PLEASE let me go back to my nap daddy. Got that? Now is NAP TIME, later is photoshoot time"

 

[camo]

that's a big difference, he is looking really good considering how he was when you bought him home!

"Last thing I remember was drinking shots with the boys"

 

[Nakiska]

Can you give me some tips and advice on what you did to get Parker to stop plucking? Just 3 weeks ago, I adopted a terribly naked yellow naped Amazon named DeRita. I will be soo excited for her to even get down feathers back.

I believe I am on the right track with her so far, but am always looking for new ideas and methods just in case what I'm already doing doesn't work out.

Thanks!

Toni

 

[RavensGryf]

Wow, I absolutely LOVE this Chris!!! Parker looks amazing ! In such a short time too. I'm so happy for you and Parker! Thankfully in his case the cause wasn't medical, and your love and patience was all he needed. Thank you for surprising us like this .

 

[DexMom]

"Y'see, I TOLD you I could grow them if I wanted to!"

 

[chris-md]

Can you give me some tips and advice on what you did to get Parker to stop plucking? Just 3 weeks ago, I adopted a terribly naked yellow naped Amazon named DeRita. I will be soo excited for her to even get down feathers back.

I believe I am on the right track with her so far, but am always looking for new ideas and methods just in case what I'm already doing doesn't work out.

Thanks!

Toni

Hi Toni,

I wish I had advice for you but unfortunately his sagas not far from over., and I can't claim much credit here He came to me a couple months ago as a a seasonal plucker, whereby he plucks in late winter only to allow himself to re feather in the summer, and pull again in the winter. So it's completely expected that he looks great now. I won't know if the cycle is broken until jam/feb. so I'm wIting with baited breath to see if I've done enough to address his issue.

Keep the captions coming! Spin seeing something grumpy, maybe "meddling human. I'm just biding my time before I chomp your finger off"

 

[Anansi]

I love that Parker's feathering is coming along so nicely. If you were told the truth about his seasonal plucking, then it is in all likelihood environmental. Prime suspect? Dry air. I'd say just keep up the baths in the winter and maybe pick up a humidifier.

As for captions... "I... will... END... you!"