One would think this fine fella went to Joni's Charm and Finishing School for birdies... but nooooo! We have come a long way!
Before: (Feb, 2008) Plucked chest, neck, underwieght, and extreme emotional distress




Now:(August 2008) Spoiled, healthy, and in a good routine. I can actually give him a scritch now.

oh my goodness. You have done absolute wonders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That bird is gorgeous!!!!!!! Good JOB!!!!!

Oh my goodness, what a change and what a beauty. Congratulations on a job well done!

Aww, thanks Sandi! As shameless as I am, I admit looking at pictures and videos of before and after and feeling so proud! The poor baby was such a mess- messed up in every possible way- yet still easier than foster kids (2 legged) and faster to earn trust with too!
When I saw him, my only thought was to get him out of that small cage and wrong environment. I did not want or need another bird. I had a friend in mind... and Hank took to her right away. But... by the time she was ready to commit it was too late. The little bugger had me at "do you want a peanut"? (that is what he says constantly).
Who am I to question why? He is one of the happy family now. He is here to stay without question or hesitation. Ah... what's one more!

What a good job you have done. What kind of bird is that?
What's his name?

It makes me so happy to see one so well cared for.

God bless you.

I believe it is a mustached parakeet, If not im sure someone will soon correct me.

Wow! Lisa, you have done an amazing job with Hank! He looks absolutely fabulous! I haven't seen you around lately, I've missed you! *Hugs*

And yes, Lisa Barnes, Kate is right ... he is a mustached parakeet!

It is indeed a MP, and his name is Hank. He is quite a character. He sure likes chewing and only will bathe in his water dish. There is very limited information to be found on these guys... in fact my Vet had never even seen one before Hank. I connected with a girl on Youtube in California that has one, she has offered her insights and support which is always helpful. Though they are closely related to ring necks and Alexandrians, they are quite different. I have never seen a parrot who loves strangers so much!
Thanks for the re-welcome! I have missed everyone too.
I am pleased to see everyone is still hanging around and helping each other out.

And how adorable is this picture???

What a fantastic Job! You must be so proud of yourself and your Baby. He is Gorgeous!

Oh! How far he has come. He was lucky he found you when he did

I really am so pleased at how this turned out. The past 8 months has been slow and steady progress, and until looking at the video, I really did not realize how far he had come.
I think I will post that video, and one of Maddie who was having a problem that was stumping everyone. Perhaps it can help someone in the same situation.

Wow!! Lisa, that is amazing!!! And it is something that you should be very, very proud of. Obviously you have done wonders for Hank. MPs are such cool birds. I've had the pleasure of meeting one in person and he was a doll...very well socialized bird.

Amazing .. you must be so proud of yourself and of Hank as well .. He looks fabulous and his progress is a testament to the wonderful environment you have provided for him ..

Congratulations ...

What a great job you have done.

Oh Lisa! It is so amazing to see what love can do for any creature and its quite obvious he gets a lot of it. What a huge difference! You have done a wonderful job with Hank and he is now the happy and pretty bird he was meant to be. Good Job! And thank you for doing it.

Lisa you are definitely what the doctor ordered for this little one! I am so very proud of the great strides you have made with him! I know he is doing so well because of all of the love you give your boys!

wut a fantastic job is right wow good job beautiful job way to go

Omg im so glad i saw these pictures of your amazingly good looking hank !!

I just got a mustached aswell but this one is a gurl and shes been horribly neclected ( or how u spell that)
If u got time go read my thread its called "desperate for help, my new parrot bites" im sure you could tell me all about what u did to yours and i could deffo use a few tips as im in same boat as you were.

Vicky