All these birds have had an effect on me! I'd like to introduce a new addition to my family, Dulce, a green cheek conure. Actually, I have wanted a bird for about a year now, especially a conure. Every week I go to Petsmart and talk to the birds, doting a little longer on their sun conures but not able to pay the $600. So, two weeks ago I impulsively (mistake!) get a cockatiel. This poor bird had not been handled in months (not tame) and I decided to return him a few days later. This was after I visited a bird store to get him a play stand and saw much more tame birds. There I met up with a green cheek conure I considered until I saw on Craigslist one that needed to be rehomed and found my baby.

Dulce is a Spanish word that means sweet and she is true to her name. She loves latin music, especially if there is a fast beat. I tried a menagerie of tunes for my girl and she wasn't crazy about gospel or country. She went nuts over a rap song entitled "In the Ayer" by Flo Rida. She has been in my abode for a week and has been the most gentle bird, eating treats off my fingers and nuzzling against my neck. At night in her happy hut she snores and purrs like a cat. The only downside is I might be allergic to her.

I will end with a funny story that could have been tragic. I have two australian shepherds, Ty and Tyler. Last night I was removing my jewelry in my bedroom. I turn and see Tyler sitting, looking at me. Ty is behind her jumping up and down, as if Tyler is sitting on her toys, which he never does so I know something is up. Well, the bird which was supposed to be on top of her cage had jumped on Tyler's back and was now seated on his lower back. Fortunately the dog's didn't eat her and she didn't bite them. I suspect a long lasting family! Below is what Dulce looks like...