Dad drove up from the Houston area to bring Dayle (age 20) and Dewey (age 16). They had been at my parents house for years but it was time for them to move to CO to be with us.
After the marathon drive, it was first time to hop in the shower with them. They LOVE that. Usually when I'd go to the Houston area, we'd shower together because it's fun. :)
Dayle broke his back at age 6 months. He's thrived since then and continues not to be phased by his physical limitations. (that is why he's in a towel and basket).
Here they are pre-shower.
Two very clean, wet and happy birds post-shower!
Dad hung out a few days before heading off to KCMO. We drove up to Nederland where we had lunch at the Thai place (marginal), then looked in some fun shops there.
Outside the gem shop
And of course, we had to take some photos outside the Green Cross store!
Neither Dave nor I had ever noticed the mining museum in Ned. Lots of fun heavy equipment outside to check out.
Cool rusty stuff!
Sadly, it was closed so we were left to looking into the windows. We'll have to get back there some day.
One stop was the local outdoor shop.
The day before dad left, Dayle and Dewey's new cage arrived! It is the same brand that the other birds have (so they match) but is a bit wider to allow us to retrofit it for Dayle's needs.
Dave is putting together some stuff....
Dad as well....
Henri had to oversee it all while on top of his cage.
Here is Dayle watching from his old cage. This was Henri's original cage and one that served Dayle well for a long time. Problem is that at my parent's house, Dewey could roam free and go/come from Dayle's cage at will. Can't do that here with the other birds in the room. They needed to be caged together.
Putting the cage in the new location.
Dewey looks from her old cage....
(this cage was later donated to Greenwood animal rehabbing).
We moved Dayle in his old cage next to Dewey. Dave was able to make Dayle's set up within a day so they could be together....
Here is the box Dave made for Dayle.
While Dayle's stuff was being constructed, Dewey made several visits to hang out with Dayle.
These two are very bonded.
Sweet!
We put a cushion in the bottom of the box. I later added some cushion bumpers along the side. The entire thing is covered in towels and his food/water is placed in the box for easy access.
Cushion being added.
Looks great. We later added an aluminum rod that goes along the open side. He can use the rod to move around.
And he's home! Dayle loves his new box!
Really great box work by Dave has Dayle and Dewey super happy!
Happy birds!
Here is the old cage. It's pretty beat but has seen a lot of good times. Before we threw it out, I grabbed some photos of Henri on it.
And here he is. 36 years ago, Henri and this cage came home. He was pretty quickly rehomed when we realized this cage is a terrible choice for him! Still, it's been a great cage that served everyone well.
