Today, the one and only Marcoman is 15 years old! Happy Hatchday, Marco!
I decided to make today festive so I invited Marla and Martina over to help us celebrate. I sent Marla the following text last night, and her reply made me laugh.
We had a tiny little party on the porch this afternoon with lots of good treats and hard apple cider!
Many happy returns, buddy!
Such a dear little man in a bird suit. Happy hatchday to him!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary! He IS a little man in a bird suit. He certainly thinks so, anyway!
DeleteThe picture with the icing on his beak is tremendous!
ReplyDeleteI like that one a lot!
DeleteBeautiful bird! What kinds of things can he eat? I don't know much about their diet. Or anything really!
ReplyDeleteAs his base diet, he eats a pelleted food that's made by Roudybush. But like all parrots, he needs fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, and the occasional raw nuts. Eclectus parrots have higher vitamin A requirements than most species, so vegetables are even more important for him. They can also eat small amounts of lean protein now and then.
Deletespicy peanuts- perfect! Hatch day everyday, please! Marco is such a handsome guy!
ReplyDeleteHe is handsome! His feather condition is outstanding thanks to the sunlight he's able to get on our screened in porch. Sunlight is crucial to birds for optimum health.
DeleteKing Marco! OK, I know he gets in trouble from time to time.
ReplyDeleteTime to time? Ha! More like daily.... :)
DeleteI have the distinct feeling he liked all the extra attention! Many happy returns to the little birdie!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, he LOVES attention. When friends come over he turns into an utter ham, talking, laughing along when we laugh, calling to the dogs...Martina brought her new puppy over to play with Poppy, and Marco called to them and "Woo hoo"ed at them a few times when they got extra rambunctious!
DeleteMarco is only 15-year young! So cute and adorable. Happy birthday to Marco too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and wishing him a happy birthday!
DeleteNo-one ever gives me boiled spiced Peanuts for my birthday. I must have been born in the wrong suit. Happy Birthday Marco!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could share a bag of these peanuts with you, Cro. They turned out better than I hoped.
DeleteBelated Happy Hatchday from me, too!
ReplyDeleteNow you have a 15-year-old in the house… teenagers make sure life is never boring, but then again you never had a minute of boredom before.
Nice to have your friends over for a little celebrating.
Thanks! Life with Marco has never been boring. Not even once!
DeleteHappy Hatchday green boy! You have been well spoilt.
ReplyDeleteThat's the truth.
DeleteWell, at 15, he's hardly come of age for a parrot. Hoppy Birdday.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Graham! Yes, there's a very good chance Marco might outlive us. I tell him he'd better be extra nice to my friends' kids and our nieces and nephews.
DeleteCupcakes, Cajun-spiced boiled peanuts... that is one spoiled 15-year-old!
ReplyDeleteAlso all the crackers and fruit and cheese...and a couple of sips of apple cider...spoiled is RIGHT. Lol.
DeleteHe has the same hatch day as H.I.
ReplyDeleteGood eggs, the both of them!
DeleteHe is so sweet! Happy hatch day, Marco.
ReplyDeleteHe's sweet sometimes, but sometimes he's a little hellion! Thanks for stopping by, Melinda.
DeleteYay Marco! Not many birds get to celebrate their hatchday. I hope he realizes how fortunate he is.
ReplyDeleteHe takes it all for granted, Steve. Entitled little brat! :)
DeleteHappy Happy Day... he is naughty but we all love him.
ReplyDeleteYes, you've got to love these naughty boys, don't you? Glad your Winston is home safe!
DeleteHappy Hatchday, Marco the Magnificent! Those cupcakes look dee-lish!
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes are dee-lish even if they came from the supermarket bakery. We all love buttercream!
DeleteHatch day, I love it! Such a beautiful little guy; doesn't look a day over 14.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat an eclectus parrot for beautiful feathers! Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI never had a boiled peanut in my life. I feel like I should do something about that. I found an instapot recipe. Happy birthday Marco!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of them, Debby! We eat them all the time in the South.
DeleteI too didn't know birds lived to 15yo! Congrats !
ReplyDeleteHe's probably going to outlive us all. Seriously, they can live upwards of 70+ years....
DeleteMarco is my favorite! I hope he has a wonderful year ahead.
ReplyDeleteNext year I guess I'll have to throw him a "Sweet 16" party! Haha.
Deletewho's a pretty boy...pretty pretty pretty boy..Happy birthday sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteHe is rather pretty, isn't he? Thank you!
DeleteGosh, my blog is just turning fifteen, same as Marco! That's a long time... Happy Hatch Day to the Beautiful Teen!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Fresca! :)
DeleteBelated birthday greetings to your feathered friend.
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