I cant believe that Im posting this! My husband walked out the front door to the car a small distance and Cheeky our QP took flight high up into the sky and to the neighbors roof across the Street! I ran out when he yelled for me and we could see him high up on the roof. Of course he called and Cheeky doesnt come and then he flew off down the other side into the yard where we didnt know. We asked the neighbor if we could go in his yard we did and no sign of Cheeky. So we got the car and drove to the apartments that backed up those houses no Cheeky. We then went back around to the house and I said Cheeky has to be in one of those yards so we went into the other yard (the neighbor wasnt home) and saw Cheeky on the roof of the Next house! Ron had to go home and get the ladder! Oh manI kept saying Lord dont let Cheeky fly off! Ron gets the ladder and brings it to me I then had to climb over the privacy fence onto the ladder he put on the other side! Once over I had to try and put the 2 ladders back together again and my hands were cold and I started praying Oh lord help me...Ron then yelled The neighbors home! The neighbor came around and opened her fence up. My husband came in and put the 2 ladders together and I was able to climb real high where Cheeky was huddled. I kept saying step up step up finally he inched his way over to my finger I couldnt reach him) and he stepped on to me I then put my thumb onto his feet so he couldt fly and I got him!
Cheeky has molted many feathers this last month and has been able to slowly get some lift I had told my husband he can fly dont take him out! Never as everyone says take your fids out if they need a trim! My husband said I never thought hed fly off! I said yes hes gotten confidence! So Monday he goes for a wing clip! I was in tears ohhhh Im upset as I write this!
It has turned cold and there was a small drizzle outside please pray as I am he will be ok.
Lessons hard learned arent they! Thank you for listening and Oh lord thank you I am so grateful Cheekys home!

All I can say is that Im sooo Blessed luckey I got my fid back!!! wow what a day....

That's so great you were able to get him back! How scary

I'm so glad that there is a happy ending to this story. Cheeky will be fine, Quakers are tough little guys

OMG I am so happy you got him back and he is ok! Talk about scary .... You must have been beside yourself ...

oh My Lord Janet you had my heart racing when I was reading this post..Then I skimmed down the page and saw you got him back....Girl you need to clip that boys wings..Pleaseee...man what you went to get him back but he is worth it...Im so glad you got him back....

HAppy Easter to you and your family to girl if I dont talk to you tonight as were going out to eat..

Hugs, Michele

Janet, I am so happy that you got Cheeky back. I also am glad this had a "happy ending"

wow, you are lucky... I guess someone will be getting spoiled tonight!

Oh my!!! That really scared me. I'm still trembling.

I'm so thankful that you was able to get him.

I don't think you need to worry about the weather. Some people take them out and let them play in the snow.

That was a scary story! I too had to scroll down and make sure that you got him back!

I'm sure he'll be fine, just look at the Brooklyn Quakers... they're hardy little guys!

Glad he's back home where he belongs!

What a scary experience. So glad you were able to find Cheeky and get him back.

Glad to hear ya got him back. Now the name cheeky really fits huh! Don't do that to Mommy cheeky..you'll give her a heart attack!

I am glad that everything turned out good for you.

make sure you clip those wings !! more bird owners lose their birds that way, always keep up to date on the wing clippy, paulie gets a weekly wing inspection, so i know when its time for the trim/....lol

My God Janet, I was almost in tears while reading this....I am so thankful you got little Cheeky back...Oooh my my how scary....

I was reading so fast hoping for the best at the end, Thank God Cheeky is safe and it is a blessing you got him back....Wheeew....My how quick they can get away....
Just this past week I saw on "Inside Edition" this man's cockatoo got away up into a real tall tree....He was able to get up in the tree to get the bird but couldn't get down, so a helicoper was called in to rescue the two......I thought about that while I was reading your post...

I hope you are going to be alright Janet........And Cheeky baby, don't you scare us like that again.....

It's wonderful you were able to save the little guy.. congrats!

Good grief Janet I about had a panic attack reading this, I can't imagine what it must have been like for you. Thank God you were able to get him back.

Oh, I was afraid to read this at first. But, so relieved to hear that you had a happy ending. Whew! That was close.

I felt pretty panicked! My husband was I think in shock! Oh it was something to see him on the top high up on the roof! Its a miracle we have him now! Thank you Lord! Monday he goes to have his wings clipped! Thanks everyone it was very scarey!

Thank goodness you were able to get him back!!! I say it's time for a clip.

Oh man, My heart is still racing...I'm so glad he came to you and you have him all tucked in safe and sound....That put MORE gray in my hair!

My heart was thumping as I read your post. I am so happy you were able to rescue Cheeky.

My husband kept him in the bed for hours while he was watching TV and he was snuggly warm in his robe... as he was worried about any chills so he seems to be ok today and all!

Yeah for a happy Ending!

Someone upstairs was looking out for Cheeky. You are so lucky it had a happy ending. I was on the edge of my seat reading it.

Janet, How scary. I'm glad that Cheeky is home and doing well.

Im glad you got him back. I didnt breath the whole time I was reading this until the part with the happy ending.

I'm so glad you were able to catch him

It happeneds sometimes when the birds wings are clipped. Quakers are very strong flyers. Mine had just had his clipped when he got away. Thank god I found him. He went right back to the vet for a severe clipping. People... make sure after a clipping you test the bird to make sure he doesn't get any lift. Hold your bird about chest high then just let go. If it flutters to the floor it's fine... if it gets any lift... you're taking a chance on losing it outside. All they need is a slight wind and they're gone.

I'm paranoid about taking Sydney outside now even after he's been severly clipped.

What a nightmare! I'm thankful with you, Janet! So glad your baby Cheeky is safe!

"Oh no!!!" I thought when I saw this heading and I am sooooooo glad you got him back.

Glad to hear there was a happy ending to this story! Whew!

Wow !! Just saw this thread and am so relieved that there was a Happy Ending ....
Did Cheeky get his wings clipped..??
My boys are good strong flyers I hope they never get out ...

OMGoddness! I can't imagine what you must have been going through! I am so GLAD you got him back!

Glad the Cheeky monkey is home and safe. That was a close call. Reminded me of the day I had to climb a tree to get Maya back.

Clipclipclipclipclip!!!!

Praise God!!!!! I'm so happy that you were able to get him back.

wow. how scary.. i was so worried that you lost your bird that i had to scroll down and read the last part first.. lol.

I'm glad you were able to get Cheeky back.

So glad everything turned out ok.

Janet, how is Cheeky doing these days? Hope he is doing well......

Glad your little escapee made it home safe and sound! I think now would be a good time for me to quit procrastinating on clipping the boys. I guess theres no better day then today.
Thank Goodness for a happy ending for you guys and Cheeky!

just bumping this up and wondering how little Cheeky is doing?