By Abul Layth on Jul 25, 2008 in General Thoughts, My Birds | comments(2)
I am alone with my birds. They watch every move I make, sing beautiful songs of jubilation upon seeing me, and even beg me for attention and love. In my loneliness, I have started discussing serious issues with Kenji, my African Grey. He usually just stares at me, or shakes his red tail. Occassionally he will say, “Okay!”, and continue giving me the “eye” - glaring at me to see what my next move will be. He shakes his head no when he tastes things he doesn’t like. I gave him some garlic and onions today, as I was cooking myself some Chicken Korma Curry, and he enjoyed it - though refused to taste it a second time.
I was telling him about “Rafa’ Yadayn” today. He didn’t seem to amused, though he listened attentively. I now understand why some intellectual women prefer birds to their husbands. They listen attentively - and I’m referring to the birds.
As I was washing the dishes, clearly a job for women, my green-cheek conure came up and attacked my foot. OUCH! My big toe is still swollen! The next time he tried, I decided to play the game with him. He was fast, but I overcame him speed - for I am faster than lightening, quicker than Batman, and slower than my green cheek conure Habibi who nailed my foot once more! So, why does he attack my foot? I’m not sure but I think he likes the game and attention. We played 10 times at least - it was fun! If I had my camera I would tape it, but my wife in her overzelousness to take pictures of California, stole my only digital camera! So for now you will have to imagine Abul Layth being chased by a little green cheek conure around the kitchen.
They are my friends. Beautiful and oh so full of energy!
By Abul Layth on May 6, 2008 in My Birds, featured | comments(3)
Salamu ‘Alaykum to all…
Yes, my dear readers, Keni - my African Grey - has grown to full-size. The only thing left is for his eyes to change color. Here are some pictures at approximately 4 months of age:
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By Abul Layth on Apr 30, 2008 in My Birds | comments(0)
Kenji, my African Grey, is growing fast. He is now fully fledged and nearly ready to come home. He simply has to be entirely weaned before that occurs. He’s looking great and even mimicked my whistle today. Insha’Allah 
he will be home soon. I said I would upload some pictures, but I haven’t really had the time. Soooo, I will upload them when convenient insha’Allah .
By Abul Layth on Mar 6, 2008 in My Birds, featured | comments(1)
Yesterday I went to visit the baby Grey. It was a bit scared at first. He bit my wife (she acted like it was hard *rolls eyes*) due to being a bit scared. However, after about an hour of loving and caring time spent with it, he warmed up and even begun walking! Such a beautiful creature he is, masha’Allah . His feet are huge for his body mass, so he trips over them and has difficulty walking, but he did well. We sat him out on the table and he had a blast. Now comes the good news! We have learned the gender. Its a boy! So now, I have to come up with a name. If you have any suggestions, go ahead and post them. My wife suggested “Jundi”. So here are some of the latest pics with our little fella:
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By Abul Layth on Feb 23, 2008 in My Birds, featured | comments(2)
So after reading a few books and visiting a specific African Grey breeder several times, I decided to buy a newly hatched African Grey. Obviously it [Notice I use "it" in reference to the little fella. The gender is not certain yet. It will be sent out for sex testing in a few weeks insha'Allah /God Willing. I will call it "him" on occassion because that is what I will do, get over it] has to be weaned, so we can’t have it in our home yet. Here are some pics:
This is “it” in its tote, with a warm blanket around it because it has no feathers! It is so tiny!
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