Here’s a picture of Bunky and Garth Ferber — who sometimes takes care of Bunky here in Pinehurst when his relative Clark, who is Garth’s great-grandfather’s brother’s son (!), goes on vacation. I can’t figure out what relation Clark is to Garth, can you?
When Bunky wakes up in the morning he makes a racket, and if you haven’t been around parrots — when they make a racket it is LOUD — until he gets his breakfast. Then Bunky gradually settles down for the day.
Bunky is about 28 years old. Is that old for a parrot? It depends. But since Bunky is an Amazon Parrot, it means that he is probably middle aged; many of them live to 60-80 years of age!
An important note: as beautiful and intelligent and long-lived as these birds are, they are NOT a pet for an inexperienced owner. They need significantly more care than a dog or cat to remain healthy and well-socialized.
The Great Dog Shoppe is committed to building community in Pinehurst, if you mention that you read the Pinehurst Pet of the Week in the blog they will give you a free treat for your pet!
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