........Pirate's Page........
I was born
on the 7th of May, 1994 in Cocoa, Florida. My heritage consists
of nothing but the best of stock, with my ancestors immigrating
to this country several generations ago. So, you see, I am pure
American, native born in the good old U S of A!!! My dad had
wanted one of my kind since he was a beginning sailor and now he
finally had his chance. In fact, he had a deposit on me when I
was still in my initial protective covering. When I broke out of
that, my mom and dad were unable to provide me the care and
nurturing that I needed since they were both working. In case you
don't know it, baby macaws, like other birds, need feeding every
few hours, plus a great deal of love, guidance, and attention.
These things would be impossible for my mom and dad to provide,
with them both off to work all day. That's where my Aunt Linda
comes in - she and her wonderful daughters took exceptional care
of me until I could eat on my own and had gotten used to most of
the behavioral parameters that I was expected to live within.
That took about three and a half months but mom and dad came to
spend time with me every weekend so I would know them and not be
afraid when I had matured enough to go home. I really loved my
Aunt Linda, and her daughters too, especially Jennifer, but I
couldn't wait to get to my new home with mom and dad. So I made
up my mind that I was going to learn to eat like a big boy as
soon as I could. At the end of August, Aunt Linda was satisfied
that I could do it and told my dad that I was ready to go home.
Three and a half months is close to record time for a Blue and
Gold Macaw to be weaned and I did it on my own! I was very, very
proud of that, as were my mom and dad and Aunt Linda too. Aunt
Linda cried when I left because she really loved me as if I was
her own. I certainly give her all the credit in the world for my
initial upbringing and giving me the guidance to become what I
have become. That, by the way, is one of the best, most loving,
smartest, most talkative Blue and Gold Macaws around.
Believe
it or not, this is a real picture
of me with Jennifer.
I'm not
painted on her t-shirt!
TO BE
CONTINUED
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