Yesterday a lot of people were posting their last bird of 2012 and first bird of 2013. My last and first bird has been the same for 19 years. At night when I put Buddy to bed and in the morning when I wake him up before I even open the curtains. Spikey has been number 2 for the last 7 years.
Buddy will be 20 years old this spring. This was taken on Christmas day last week while visiting the in-laws in Atlanta. Buddy and Spike always make the trip with us in the car.
He loves to whistle and talk. He only says a few things. His favorites are “I love you Buddy”, “Gimmi a kiss” and “Hello Buddy”.
They love people food that’s not processed. Above, Buddy is eating tomatoes and cooked rice.
Spikey always shies away from the camera but Buddy is a ham. He loves to wave which means he wants his head scratched.
Spikey loves to have her head scratched.
One of her favorite snacks.
They’re adorable!
I bet they don’t scrap and say “are we there yet?” or “how much longer” like little kids in the back seat! they are charming :o)
Your birds are adorable. Beautifully photographed, too!
Great colours!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
they’re adorable. i had cockatiels many, many years ago in another life. 🙂
How darling they are!
They are both adorable pets, I would love to have a Cockatiel. Great shots and thanks for sharing your Buddy and Spikey! Happy New Years, Dina!
Love these! You get to have yours inside. 🙂
wow, 19 years that is a long time for a pet….I could only wish my dog would live that long. Beautiful birds and Happy New Year to Buddy & Spikey!!
Beautiful cockatiels.
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