the store: A little bird called Lollipop who thinks he is a parrot

You would have noticed that today I am starting my blog in a totally new approach. Obviously there is a reason for this. At the end of 2011, I was in two minds whether I should get another dog or another type of pet. I was looking at different types of pets on the Internet and eventually sourced pets on a local website. There in between all the bewildering types of fish, rats and snakes I saw a picture of a conure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conure.

Years ago I handled a conure and then already that type of bird stuck in my mind. This specific one for sale was a black capped conure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-capped_Parakeet. Below is a photo om my black capped conure.

Lollipop - about 3 months old

This is a very busy little bird who at times rule this house. Often I would get home and Lollipop are no where to be seen. He then decided is time for a nap and then Lollipop will climb down and go to an old-fashioned sewing machine where he would climb up and go and "rest" in a dark spot away from the buzz in the house. Anything for peace and quiet! In the beginning I was worried especially when I could not find find him. I searched every where and then I remembered that conures like dark places and I lifted the flap up and there Lollipop was, fast asleep.

He demands attention and will screech to get his way at times. One day I was talking to my neighbours in front of my house. I left my garage door open. My garage door is at the side of my house. When I turned around, who would I see come walking down the road? Lollipop. He came looking for me. That is loyalty. He would do the same when I am busy in the kitchen or in my bedroom. If I turn around, he is there.

Lollipop decided at a very early stage that he does not want to sleep in his cage. I was late placing the cover over his cage and Lollipop made a plan. Watch this video:

Since then he has been sleeping under his blanket. When it is cold, he is a late sleeper and only wakes up at about 10 am!

He demands to eat a morsel or two from my plate, eat chilies and just becomes silly at night. Maybe he is happy because I am close to him. If he is not climbing under my shirt, he would get into his bed and lie upside down to do tricks.