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  1. September 29th, 2011, 11:56 PM #1
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    Cool Pets or Pests: This is my baby mousebird

    My little Mousebird loves spendind time hopping around the shadehouse pecking at little weeds that may have started.[ATTACH]Name: Imported Photos 00080 (Small).jpg Views: 1171 Size: 66.3 KB[/ATTACH]
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  2. September 30th, 2011, 12:09 AM #2
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    Whata cute Mosuebird, first time seeing this one here. i think its good for your plants to have them in the greenhouse since it can help with the aircirculation by flying, ear some pest and droppings as ferts.
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  3. September 30th, 2011, 12:42 AM #3
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    such a cute little birdie! ooh whats his name?!
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  4. September 30th, 2011, 12:45 AM #4
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    His or her name is Baby
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  5. September 30th, 2011, 12:47 AM #5
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    Very fitting! He/r is just beautiful! Congrats
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  6. September 30th, 2011, 03:38 AM #6
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    Did you hand-rear the bird? What a great addition to your greenhouse.
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    That little bird is so fun. What a cool companion for you and your orchids.

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    Hi Cathy yes we did hand rear this little beauty. He/r was brought into the house at maybe 4 days old, by one of our three cats. We decided to take care and become babys new parents. You can understand what this meant, keeping to a two hour feeding program using crushed fruit, nectar, and what ever he accepted. My baby is now ten months old and likes being with us rather than in the cage. The other day baby got out of her cage, flew around the house and visited me in the kitchen.
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    There are a few exotic bird breeders here in florida that specialize in Mousebirds. I know they are very parrot like for a softbill. He/she is a cutie!
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  10. September 30th, 2011, 07:56 AM #10
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    Baby is just adorable!!!! What a great friend to have.
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