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No I haven’t forgotten the bird articles I was writing, I will get to them when I feel like it. :D

Meet Axel, my new rainbow lorikeet! :D

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO: [link]

Those familiar with rainbow lorikeets may notice he has unusual colouring… he is a pied mutation. He came from Sydney so when I picked him up from the airport, I expected a slightly traumatised bird. Instead I got Axel… stepping straight out of the box and ready to play.

I’ve had him for 6 weeks now and we’ve had heaps of fun since then. The second night he started throwing up everywhere (mostly on me) so off to the vet we rushed, a day before his check up appointment was booked. Oh, and by rushed I mean we drove the complete OPPOSITE way for half an hour before realising and finally arrived at the vets an hour late. Axel was fine, and vet was surprised at how big he is! He’s still a baby, not even full grown. Axel forgave the vet’s manhandling and covered his face in licks.

He loves people with blonde hair and has given many friends and family members a scare by launching himself at their heads. When he sees me, he bounces up and down like a dog begging to be pet and puts his wings up like a toddler wanting to be picked up. Soooo cute!

He makes R2D2 beeps when he’s playing. He has recently discovered the joys of squeezing oneself as far as they can into a plastic cup. He’s getting better at flying… now it’s only half the time that when he flies to me, he ends up on the other side of the room skidding across the floor. And he’s a little *too* enthusiastic about his wet mix, there’s no need to scream in delight after EVERY mouthful.

He’s 15 weeks now. At 2 years, most of the green on his back will be gone, replaced with yellow (just green on the wings). His head will be completely pinky-orange by then too.

Now we just need to do harness training… oh what fun that will be. T_T

ASKING FOR SUGGESTIONS!
What should I name my online pet store? Its main sellers and focus are parrot training products, bird cages, and bird themed items for humans. But also other pet stuff, particularly cages for other animals.

Was thinking of something like Pet Innovation, Pet Creations, Free Flight Creations, Pet Ideas… But any other ideas are welcome, I just thought of those just then.

Also logo ideas! >_> I’m horrible at logo planning but I’ve been told branding equals good. I would like a rainbow lorikeet as part of the logo.

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:iconrazerblade07:
I finished the picture of Riku [link] though I drew it in memory of my quail Swish, who died recently. I hope you don't mind, he looks just like Riku (though I know most silver king quail do:D)
Thanks again for letting me use your photo as a reference!
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:iconrazerblade07:
You have a great gallery here! I especially like the quail photos, as a bit of a quail breeder hobbiest myself, I have great respect for how you've bred and reared such beautiful birds:) I couldn't resist favouriting so many of them:D
Also Axel is a very beautiful lorikeet;)
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:iconchocobodragon:
Hi there, sorry about the late reply (I'm replying from my other account).

Thank you very much for your lovely comment! Great to see another quail breeder hobbiest! :) Quails are the best birds, they can be troublesome but I wouldn't be without them.

I will tell Axel you said that, lol. :D
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:iconrazerblade07:
Not a problem:) And you're welcome. I agree, they are such cute little things (a bit mental sometimes though:P). My mum won't let me hatch any more king quail, but hopefully I can convince her to let me try raising some Jap quail, I hear they are great birds. Have you had any experience with Jap quail?
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:iconchocobodragon:
I haven't personally had any experience with them, but I've heard some good things. :) When I get a very large aviary (some day, sigh) I plan to get some California quails.
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:iconmoondragonwings:
You might be interested in my short stories about parrot intelligence, "what's in a Name" and "Liar Liar"

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:iconmakibird:
*pokes* I are updating WikiPetBird. Still managing this? Also plugged it on a birdy forum :)

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:iconchocobodragon:
(replying from my other account)

Awesome, thanks! :D Yes, there should be more activity there in the next few weeks, I've been away for a while which is why it's been quiet.

I appreciate your input, thank you! :D You've done quite a lot.
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~justifi-cation Oct 20, 2008  Student Traditional Artist
Thank you for the comment and fav!
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:iconangro88:
Hello!!! Thanks for your comment =D You can tell that you love animals, especially birds. Welcome to my page whenever you want :kiss:

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