A family friend dropped by this evening. Of course we showed her our new friend Jay Cheeter. She asked what we were going to do w/ him; "try and give him to the "bird lady" whenever we are able to get ahold of her."

Our friend knows the "bird lady" -- she goes to church with her and our friend's father has "helped" (read on...) her around her house. Our friend's father (a doctor) was afraid to go into the house because of the sanitary conditions. He said there were animals EVERYWHERE (collector maybe?) -- snakes in the bathtub, birds loose/caged, etc. -- the place was FILTHY. They also said she no longer sleeps in her bed (converted it into an animal room); she sleeps upright in a recliner. Is this a place I want Jay Cheeter to go? I don't think so!

On the other hand, I don't really know that much about raising a baby bird. And, she is suppose to be REALLY good at the nursing part--is called out to the hospital to help w/ the premies sometimes.

Now what do I do? Give him up to the 'bird lady' or take my chances?