The ultimate in Loft Security!

[maryjane]

They're gorgeous!! They do grow so quickly, don't they??

[learning]

No matter how big they get, they will still be our "babies".

On a side note, we had a very interesting event take place two days ago. I was getting ready to put a pan in the individual breeders aviary so the birds could have a bath. All of the breeders were in the walk in aviary right next to me. The next thing I knew, I felt this "whoosh" over my head and a juvenile Red Tail hit the corner of the walk in aviary! Of course the birds were falling all over themselves trying to get back inside the loft. Fortunately, the perches are off set from the surface of the wire (I would highly recomend this feature to anyone building a loft aviary) so he couldn't get his talons into anything and all the birds were fine, just scared to death.

Well, I think it scared both me and the hawk because we just stood there staring at each other for a few seconds while he was hanging from the wire. Then he took off back over my head (about 6 inches over my head!) and went up to a tree behind the loft. He stayed there a few minutes and then left for greener pastures I guess.

My point in all of this was that the dogs were in the house with Lori at the time. As soon as that hawk hit they both started raising hell. Lori let them out and they went straight for the fence closest to the loft. They knew something had gone down even though they didn't see it or hear it. I thought that was pretty cool. They must have some kind of sixth sense when it comes to their "charges" weather they are sheep, llamas, or in my case, pigeons.

Thought you might find that story interesting, we sure did.

Take Care All,

Dan

[LokotaLoft]

Dan I work for a vet and I love those guardian dogs, they have the biggest warmest hearts for their herds and owners and when away from the property are the biggest sweethearts to say the least but on their properties now thats another story altogether lol .... and as for the hawks I agree you dont want any perches close to any wire surfaces because they can come out of no where at any time to pound and claw at them , even had a coopers hawk once just miss my face while I was opening a 18 inch by 18 inch door to slide the feed tray in at feeding time.. shocked the hell outtah me lol I would go as far as to even say that open roofs on avairys are not so great either because thats just a pigeon heart attack waiting to happen but thats just my opinion on that subject of watching my birds all bolt for the door to the loft at once from their avairy lol I cant even get my birds to come out and eat after something like that happens

[learning]

Well guys, I thought that some of you might enjoy a little update. The boys are now about 16 months old. They are still growing but not as fast as in the last year or so. They have settled into their "guardian" roles and now are quick to let the entire neighborhood know if a leaf blows into the back yard. They continue to be a source of tremendous joy and relaxation for us. (I think all the brushing is as theraputic for us as it is enjoyable for them!)

I am posting these pictures for your enjoyment.

Dan

May 30th Lori and the boys.JPG

May 30 the boys.JPG

I just noticed that Pablo (sitting next to Lori) looks like he has a little French waiter's mustache on his upper lip! Too funny.

[Lovebirds]

Thanks for the updated pics. They sure are pretty. And BIG!!!

[Lady Tarheel]

Dan, you had to know the minute I saw this thread back up that I just KNEW it was an update on the beautiful boys. Pablo does look like he has a french waiter's mustache - so cute.

Gosh, are they ever pretty, (sorry, guys, can't help it but you are) and so big. I wish I could put my arms around both of them and cuddle with them. I'm so happy they're doing well and I hope they are spoiled rotten.

Dan, thanks again. (Another picture for my desktop too - so thank you for that.)

[Lady Tarheel]

Dan, something I just thought of. I noticed you have deleted many of their earlier pictures. With our new "Album" feature, you can make an entire album of them from the time you got them. No resizing or anything. It is really easy to do.

[learning]

Originally Posted by Lady Tarheel

Dan, something I just thought of. I noticed you have deleted many of their earlier pictures. With our new "Album" feature, you can make an entire album of them from the time you got them. No resizing or anything. It is really easy to do.

O.K. I may be working on my third degree but in a lot of ways I am pretty stupid! Can you give me an idea of how to set an album up?

Thanks,

Dan

[Lady Tarheel]

Dan, it is pretty easy to do. Go to the top left of any page, click "User CP" then click "Pictures and Albums". You don't even have to resize.

[mr squeaks]

Great update, Dan!! Many thanks!!

Those loveable guys are getting so big that they are gonna be BIGGER than Maggie! She might only be able to hug ONE at a time!!

Keep 'em comin'!

Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi, Squeaks, Dom & Gimie

[Lady Tarheel]

LOL Shi, they are ALREADY bigger than Maggie! That would be ok though - I got two arms.

[Lovebirds]

Just took a look through your album...........great pictures.

[learning]

Originally Posted by Lovebirds

Just took a look through your album...........great pictures.

How do I know if my album is available to the public. When I go to the Album page, mine is nowhere to be seen but Renee said she just looked at it. I am sure I missed something obvious.

Thanks,


Dan

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by learning

How do I know if my album is available to the public. When I go to the Album page, mine is nowhere to be seen but Renee said she just looked at it. I am sure I missed something obvious.

Thanks,


Dan

All anyone has to do is click on your name in any post. The album comes up on your profile page and then anyone can look at it.

[maryjane]

They are amazingly beautiful. How lucky you are to have them....and they, you!!