Pawley the Parrot’s Big Adventure
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets
By Suzanne Peppers

Parrots make great pets. They have more personality than goldfish.
~Chevy Chase

My Friday morning did not go as planned. On the agenda was cleaning Pawley the Parrot’s cage and perches. A beautiful teal-blue Indian ringneck parrot, Pawley has been a source of entertainment over the years. His repertoire of words includes “You’re a good boy,” “Hey, baby,” and “Kentucky Fried Parrot,” and he recently learned to meow. Oh, and he whistles a number of tunes.

While waiting for his large manzanita perch to dry, I rolled his cage outside to the patio so he could bathe in his water dish in the morning sun. He splashes and drops feathers everywhere, so an outdoor shower is best. (Keep reading)