Sister Rain’s Note: In July 2015 I began a series of posts about Piper, my now 17-year-old orange-fronted conure (a type of parrot) who adopted Mister Rain and me when he was 6. I don’t intend to republish previous content on this site but I think the story of Piper…
Sister Rain’s Note: In July 2015 I began a series of posts about Piper, my now 17-year-old conure (a type of parrot) who adopted Mister Rain and me when he was 6. I don’t intend to republish previous content on this site but I think the story of Piper and…
Piper had his annual checkup with his veterinarian last week. He got an A+ and although his mom and dad didn’t have any concerns, the news of his excellent health was a relief. You may wonder what a yearly examination of a bird involves. First, while Piper is still in…
Piper loves jars and bottles, with far greater interest in the outside than what’s inside. That makes him the perfect spokesparrot for skincare, an industry all about exteriors. #sisterrain #birdmom #adoptdontshop #parrotsofinstagram #conure #ahelpingwingparrotrescue #agedefyingpiper #nobodylikeswrinklyfeathers
While mom battled the enemy on the bed, pairing clean socks, executing search and rescue missions for AWOL deserters, Piper Doodle Dandy bravely kept watch . . . until he fell asleep. Being a patriot is exhausting! #sisterrain #birdmom #adoptdontshop #parrotsofinstagram #conure #ahelpingwingparrotrescue #piperdoodledandy
Before adopting my husband and me, Piper spent two years at a wonderful rescue, A Helping Wing Parrot Rescue. They took excellent care of our little guy until we asked him to be our forever family. He’s only got two feet but he can have and chew as many shoes…
It was all zygodactyls* on deck to prepare for Sister Rain’s first week back. Piper, Chewing Executive Officer, put in some long hours with the marketing team, aka mom. It takes a flock! *a bird’s feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward) #SisterRain #birdmom #adoptdontshop #parrotsofinstagram
