Hi Argran......thanks for the best wishes !!

yes, the bird protector is gone, I took that picture when I first got him, and it was in his cage...
I'm sure the grandmother had the best intentions putting it there, but I agree with you....its not worth the risk...

great to see another bird lover.......! to me they are so misunderstood and most are not aware of their plight as pets kept in captivity.....
there is a horrific parrot/pet bird thrown away/abused/neglected overpopulation.....and bird rescuers across the nation are overwhelmed...

smaller birds like parakeets are easier for most to care for...
but parrots because they are in essence wild/exotic creatures...
I mean you cant take milliions of years of evolution out of the bird, just cause you take it out of the wild, right...
are so extremely intelligent, and have such special needs, and require so much care and attention for them to be healthy mentally and physcially.....
thats why so many feather pluck and self mutilate themselves...