Condolences, I'm glad you have Puck.
Also, what a lovely idea for a thread, will be nice to read through.
I'm was very greatful for my Wonsy (budgie) because she taught me how to really love and care for birds. I was used to cats and dogs, and the budgie I had before her, although looked after, I was a bad owner. Wonsy taught me unlimited patience for birds, she helped ease my anger problems, she was there for me during the times I was bullied, she would annoy the heck out of me whilst I was trying to play games on my computer, but I could never get angry as it was just so sweet. She was my first "baby" and I'm so greatful for everything she ever did and everything she taught me. She really gave me a passion for birds.
'The Guys' - I'm greatful for these guys, although I sometimes toy with the idea of giving them to people who have an aviary or something, I know I couldn't. My babies are my budgie's and I love them very much. Although they do squabble a lot, there is nothing better than watch those guys give each other affection and watching how they 'look out' for each other, it's just beautiful. I love my babies because they can really cheer me up with their chatter - and they make my ill Grandma happy when she visits, so that's a bonus.
Merlin - Where would I begin?
I will be forever greatful for Merlin because he is my first "big" (lol) bird. He can be demanding, bitey, loud, a pain in the butt, but he's the sweetest cuddle bug ever. His sweet little noises, the way he comes over to 'mummy' or 'daddy' for his cuddles. The way he'll do anything for a grape. His chatter whilst he preens. Birds are magnificent animals and I'm just forever greatful that I have these fantastic characters in my life.
My OH can be very cynical about the world and I know that our babies help to keep him positive. I know that when he is feeling low, the cuddles from our babies cheer him up without a doubt. Those are the things I'm greatful for.
