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30th July 2009, 06:06 PM
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See my rescued pet starling, Poppy, whistle Mozart and Dixie!Hi!
I am a flight attendant and one day, going to work, I found a small, 'screeping' dinosaur on the jetbridge: a baby starling that had fallen 10 feet out of its nest on the roof. After the mechanic said he would just 'throw that thing in the trash, they don't live very long,' I took the bird home to rehab. "Poppy" is over 5 years old now and talks, whistles songs, perform tricks and causes daily chaos and mayhem: we love him so much! Being the proud birdie-mama, Poppy has his own website: poppythebird.com and youtube videos! His story is also on Amazon Kindle/ Iphone books and a children's Picture book is in the works. ( If anyone knows an agent/publisher...) Please check out the Rascal Poppy! He will make your day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQAKRSAnZNM Oh and here is Poppy whistling both songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJHYZ2Dq4Mc [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][IMG][IMG]  [/IMG][/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]Let me know what you think of Poppy! 
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30th July 2009, 06:46 PM
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WOW!! Poppy is TERRIFIC!!
I know Starlings make wonderful pets! There is a member named Susan, who lives in Australia with her husband and their Starling, named Spoggy...the light of their life!! You are a wonderful artist too and I bet Poppy's books will be a BIG HIT!! Thank you SO much for posting and will we ever be lookong forward to the further adventures of Poppy!! One of the best rescue stories I've read! Love, Hugs and Scritches Shi and her gang: Mr. Squeaks/Dom/Gimie/WoeBeGone 
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1st August 2009, 11:07 PM
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 (And lots of holes in the walls of their house from having to go into the walls to get trapped starlings out).Terry
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2nd August 2009, 11:31 AM
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 AND, I should know better! So sorry about that!  Guess I just got carried away because both households have been soooo "beautifully" taken over by a small feathered one, who is so loved!! Darn! My brain cells need some light!  Thanks, Terry...for the correction! AND, IF Susan sees this...my sincere apologies!! Love and Hugs Shi
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30th July 2009, 06:51 PM
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Wow those are awesome videos! Thanks for posting them and your website birdiegirlie. I enjoyed looking at them all. Both you and Poppy are one talented pair!!!
That picture of Poppy in front of the Christmas tree is the best. Starlings are such smart birds. Good luck with your book!
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30th July 2009, 10:29 PM
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Poppy is adorable. Starlings are so amazing...funny and smart.... I lived with one for 14 years. Her specialty was the song...Sittin on the Dock of the Bay. I understand that is a Starling favorite.
I hope you have many wonderful, happy years with Poppy. The picture of Poppy in front of the Christmas tree is just spectacular. You really captured the essence of a Starling in that picture.
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Charis If all the beasts were gone, men would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. Seattle 1736-1866  Another Life, Gone To The Birds! DO NO HARM Member, International Wildlife Rehabilitaion Council
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31st July 2009, 06:06 AM
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I did not know one was alound to keep a starling as a pet, what a pretty bird! I see why they have their own website now! how adorable
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#12
31st July 2009, 08:43 AM
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European starlings aren't native here so I guess you can keep one as a pet.
He's a beautiful bird and very talented! I didn't know they could whistle and talk like that. You're a great artist as well You and Poppy may soon be famous!
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31st July 2009, 10:02 AM
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Thank you guys so much! I am honored by your comments and they made my day! I am going to print out your comments to keep and read and put them in Poppy's scrapbook! Your pigeon pictures and icons are GORGEOUS, too!!!
Poppy does rock and he whistles and sings all day- evey day, I feel so lucky to have found found Poppy that day at the airport and be able to keep him. Here in Florida, it is legal to keep a pigeon, starling or sparrow as a pet, being a non-native, 'pest' species; however, every state is different. The majority of states do allow starlings to be kept as pets- but make sure and check. It is quite a challenge, since starlings are omnivores (they don't eat seeds- but insects, proteins and fruits) and starlingtalk.com is a FANTASTIC and VALUABLE website, like this one, that helps in every aspect if you are thinking about adopting a starling. I truly hope Poppy's story puts a smile on everyone's face! I show Poppy's videos to the airport mechanics, flight attendants and cranky pilots- and they all crack a smile and laugh and marvel at how smart our little birdies are!!!! Hugs, Lisa and Poppy Last edited by birdiegirlie; 31st July 2009 at 10:04 AM.
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31st July 2009, 10:05 AM
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what do you feed him? does it have to be live food?
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1st August 2009, 11:01 PM
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Quote:
http://www.starlingtalk.com/diet.htmTerry
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