Is this beast a baby sparrow?? (Bob and Cede)

locohobo

j@utis wrote: »

well, it's not that I'm short of money, I just don't like spending it on the things I don't really want. thanks anyways

we got a buddy for bob this morning. Bob is not very friendly with CeDe yet, he turns into a fur ball, opens his beak and takes this aggressive position when the one gets closer :rolleyes: CeDe is very active, moving around non stop, I'd say Bob is now missing his piece and quiet, no more after breakfast snooze, nap after lunch and lazy afternoons

Sorry!! Did'nt mean to imply anything by it..Just making the gesture in recognition of such a display of humanity...

Anyway Well done!!!..See he's got a nice companion....
I suppose he's got to lay down the terms and conditions of sharing his home so take a while to accept each other...
Spoilt little begger eh!!!

bada_bing

just wanted say to i really admire what you've done and the photos are incredible.
any chance you might make a little video of bob and post on youtube for us??

j@utis

this video was taken on 1st of july when Bob couldn't fly yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RggtUf72xg

glanman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RggtUf72xg

Here it is embedded for you:)

and you other bob video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wKv5G6LECo

j@utis

oh yeah that one... such an embarrassment.

eightyfish

glanman wrote: »

and you other bob video!

That's brilliant.

Feargal as Luimneach

Wow those videos are amazing:)

Sundew

J@utis: That is such a cute video of Bob in his nest taking his feed.
i echo what somebodyelse said in saying that this is certainly one of the best threads on boards for quite a while

Ghandee

Sundew wrote: »

J@utis: That is such a cute video of Bob in his nest taking his feed.
i echo what somebodyelse said in saying that his is certainly one of the best threads on boards for quite a while

+1!

Have to say a million thanks for giving me my own wee 'chick flick' to keep checking up on!
Good work, your an inspiration to us all!!!!

Mint Sauce

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

damagegt

well done.I can imagine this taking a lot of your time and effort.I hope it all looks out great for you and your new sprogs.

_JOE_

I've just discovered this thread! Thank you so much for sharing!

argosy2006

would you like to go on Mooney goes wild show to tell bobs story to the nation ?

http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/about.html

http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/contact.html

Nozebleed

Bob the movie!! i love it. i think you should get some t-shirts printed up!! or maybe a tattoo!! who's on for getting BOB tattooo's!!!

Trotter

I can't believe I've only spotted this thread now!!

Im amazed at what you've done for this little one. I'd like to make you Taoiseach and Bob can be minister for eating maggots.

His/Her title is honorary, but yours most certainly wont be!!

Sundew

argosy2006 wrote: »

would you like to go on Mooney goes wild show to tell bobs story to the nation ?

http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/about.html

http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/contact.html

J@autis: I second what Argosy said You should contact them. It really is such a great story. I contacted them over a year ago about a birding story (e-mailed them) and they mailed me back as they were interested in the story. They just rang me up a few days later and I shared my story with the nation but yours is so much better then mine

Mint Sauce

Nozebleed wrote: »

Bob the movie!! i love it. i think you should get some t-shirts printed up!! or maybe a tattoo!! who's on for getting BOB tattooo's!!!

huh, you cant put a tattoo on a bird

iamfromcork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIunip0QKuI

PandyAndy

oh wow, cool story j@utis Nice work

iamfromcork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIunip0QKuI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZJKgIhKKEw

SadieSue

Awe I just love the chirpy sound he makes!

j@utis

he only 'sings' like that when he's hungry. but now after he has started picking at the food himself (finally), he's got much more quieter. bob's 'housemate' loves the soft food we're leaving for bob. I don't mind it because I've noticed that it makes this bloody canary to shut up (I felt like snapping its neck off last night).

oh and one more thing: people calm down here, what radio shows, t-shirts, tattoos, perfume lines etc are you talking about?? it just an ordinary garden bird (well, not garden anymore, but anyways)!

argosy2006

j@utis wrote: »

he only 'sings' like that when he's hungry. but now after he has started picking at the food himself (finally), he's got much more quieter. bob's 'housemate' loves the soft food we're leaving for bob. I don't mind it because I've noticed that it makes this bloody canary to shut up (I felt like snapping its neck off last night).

oh and one more thing: people calm down here, what radio shows, t-shirts, tattoos, perfume lines etc are you talking about?? it just an ordinary garden bird (well, not garden anymore, but anyways)!

bet someone will send link of this thread to Mooney goes wild show,,,, they should ask u first though,

Feargal as Luimneach

argosy2006 wrote: »

would you like to go on Mooney goes wild show to tell bobs story to the nation ?

http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/about.html

http://www.rte.ie/radio/mooneygoeswild/contact.html

Might be bad idea to go on national radio since I think it's illegal to keep wild goldfinches as pets...

Sundew

argosy2006 wrote: »

bet someone will send link of this thread to Mooney goes wild show,,,, they should ask u first though,

Well I won't be doing that.......just in case one is thinking that I would

I think the circumstances of this little goldfinch are unique and I've really enjoyed reading the OP's account on boards. Just thought the story would bring a lot of joy to those who do not use the Internet or boards. Didn't really consider the issue of it being illegal to keep goldfinches.I know it's illegal to trap them but the OP did not do this! She saved this little birds life and as others have said it would not be able to fend for itself if released into the wild.

Ghandee

The OP is in a truly privileged and unique position!
To find, then rare a goldfinch chick is a true blessing from above!
I'm unsure about the legality of the whole issue about keeping a goldfinch as a pet. This woman did not go out, trap and illegally keep this bird, instead she came upon a poor helpless wee chick
You truely have a priceless pet there, I know I personally would give my right eye to be in your position!

Well done! Karma will definitely repay you for your har work, dedication and downright goodness!

bogtreader

All i can do is add my admiration to all of the others shared on this thread and thanks for sharing your experience i would never have guess Bob was a goldfinch Thanks again:)

Feargal as Luimneach

Sundew wrote: »

Well I won't be doing that.......just in case one is thinking that I would

I think the circumstances of this little goldfinch are unique and I've really enjoyed reading the OP's account on boards. Just thought the story would bring a lot of joy to those who do not use the Internet or boards. Didn't really consider the issue of it being illegal to keep goldfinches.I know it's illegal to trap them but the OP did not do this! She saved this little birds life and as others have said it would not be able to fend for itself if released into the wild.

I agree, Bob owner's motives are honest. Just worried that there might be some trouble with the legal stuff if she was on national radio.

iamfromcork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBC4oqGnmXo

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Mothman

I'm surprised this thread is not rated yet.

Top right under the page numbers

Rate it, it make it more obvious

and as for legalities, I'm sure you can come up with a disguise....this is not a Goldfinch.....