I really enjoyed the story about Jake and his Senegal friend, Spud I wish you many many years of happiness with this beautiful bird who obviously knows he is now loved and cherished from the way he came around so quickly. Kudos to Spud for when he goes to his new home.
I am curious however, and would like to know a more detailed description of how the other bird was so mentally gone that he had to be put to sleep. That is so very sad I have been involved with parrot rescue for many years and have never known a bird that had to be put down for "being so mentally gone". Most birds in this situation, even ones that are horribly abused and neglected, bounce back after much TLC. Although they may never be cuddly or even allow themselves to be handled they do recoup to some degree. I have known birds that had to be put down due to illness, mortal injuries etc. which is understandable. I feel like I am in limbo with the story ... I just wish there was a little more information available about the other one who had to be put down. Obviously, it was done in the birds best interest and I hope it is at peace now.

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Lesley