In this entry, I'd like to introduce you readers to a Lutino cockatiel recently bought as a birthday gift from my sister. The name's Popcorn, and I know I once had a Lutino cockatiel chick with that name, but I just can't think of anything else to name this cockatiel cock and feel that the name suits him.
Photo: Introducing... Popcorn!
At first, I intended to get Sun-Ray a whiteface. After surveying and searching at several places, I couldn't find the right one. My last stop was Macau pet Trading, a pet supplier store in Bandar Tasik Selatan that I frequently visit. Although there was quite a number of white-faced cockatiels available, they were young and rather inactive.
As I was scanning each and every one of the potential male companion for my baby girl at home, this Lutino cockatiel caught my attention with his happy chirps at the next cage. I diverted my view to look which one was it, and there he was... whistling cheerfully to other cockatiels, and approaching them and trying to be friendly but only getting cold shoulder, instead!
I'd made up my mind. The rest, as they say, is history...
For a cockatiel that has lived with several other 'tiels before, it didn't take long for Popcorn to get along with Sun-Ray. On the contrary, my girl has been aloof towards him. But from my observation, he's been patient and persistent.
I certainly hope that one day Sun-Ray will learn to accept Popcorn as her partner. Love takes time, doesn't it?
Photo: He wants to get to know her better, but she prefers to have that Grainola Bar!
