Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

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Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:24 pm

Hello One And All

Let me introduce Bubba, the one and the only :roll:

Mr Bubba, 'finally' decided to fledge today.
When I noticed him busily hopping around the flight floor, I snapped him up to band him.

Now I might be a nut job, but whenever I take out these little ones to check them and band them, I always drop a little kiss on top of their fuzzy heads (yea, I know 8-} ). Anywaaay, I popped a tiny smooch on his fat head, and he bit me right on the lip.

I was so surprised, that I almost dropped him on the floor.
I glared at him, and he glared right back (the little poop head) beak open and ready for more action.

As I struggled to band this biting, chirping little monster, he was busy chomping and chewing on my hand, making chirpy-growly noises deep in his throat.

This is one scary dude, and I hope he fits in with the rest of the crew without taking anyone out before he's a week out of the nest :evil:

Bubba, banded with Red on his left ankle.
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by Ricardo Ronsini » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:52 pm

What a cutie, are you sure he is not a lovebird? :twisted:

Pictures please :YMDAYDREAM:

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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:21 pm

Ricardo Ronsini

Here he is....
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by a_gouldian » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:36 pm

lovezebs wrote: Ricardo Ronsini

Here he is....
He is a cutie, but you better not mess with him :)
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by Ricardo Ronsini » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:38 pm

Nice round head :thumbup:

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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:51 pm

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No, don't mess with Bubba, he's one tough customer.
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:51 pm

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Fat head you mean, eh?
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by Ricardo Ronsini » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:08 pm

:lol: no, i meant that his head is spherical, and not flat on the top, a really nice shape, usually desirable in standard birds.

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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by Babs _Owner » Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:33 pm

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Its BUBBA!!!!! Oh lawdy tell everyone to get the heck outta the way of the food troughs when this critter fledges!!! : \M/

"Ricardo Ronsini"

He's a "Bubba" , yes he has a big ole head ! And hes gonna have feet the size of an ostrich. *giggle

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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by Ricardo Ronsini » Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:55 pm

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He is a Bubba alright :D ... what's a Bubba? :-k

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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by ac12 » Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:30 pm

I've been bit more than once also. The first time was surprising, the ones after that, I grimace and take it. And some keep biting, till you let them go in the cage. Luckily gouldians, zebras and societies, even adult, do not bite HARD.

I would hate to deal with a parrot :cry:
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:10 pm

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Then for heaven's sakes don't get a Lovebird.

Those darn things, bite right through the skin, and lock their jaws like a bloody Bulldog. It feels like some one punching a nail right through you.
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:15 pm

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This gosh darn Bubba fledged today.

Last I saw him, he was sitting in the egg tray =)) looking around with a vengefull glare.

Oh boy, oh boy, this yung 'un gonna be a heap load of trouble Aunty Babs :twisted:
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by lovezebs » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:18 pm

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I will let Babs explain 'Bubba' to you Rico, she's better at it than I am, lol :lol:
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Re: Love Bite From A Fledgling... Introducing Bubba

Post by Babs _Owner » Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:13 pm

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You got that big ole friend you call for "everything'? Helping you move, fixing the pest problem, always got the perfect tool for repairs in his truck, wears a camo hat everyday, isn't shy about asking where the beer is at and will eat all your food but lovable as hell? THATS a Bubba ;)

This bird is destined for amazing things! *chuckle* :YMHUG:

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