Judy is a long-time bird owner, and was originally active on Tiel Talk, one of our sister boards, as she has had both a Quaker and a cockatiel. She is unsure of exactly how long she’s been involved with Birds n Ways boards, but estimates it’s at least nine years. Shortly after becoming involved on QT, she was selected as board administrator by Carol Highfill, Birds n Ways owner.
Her first bird, Bubba, was a cockatiel that she took in as a rehome. Landry, her Quaker, came to live with her as a baby. She continues to be amazed that the two of them became good friends – we all know that’s very unlikely and we warn people not to expect it, and in fact Q’s are well known for being aggressive toward other birds in the home, so she’s quite surprised that the two of them bonded so well. Landry is a – ahem – frequent 
participant in household conversations; he has a huge vocabulary and knows several songs as well. And, of course, those of us who have Quakers won’t be at all surprised to learn that all of his comments are completely in context and relate to what’s going on.
Her first bird, Bubba, was a cockatiel that she took in as a rehome. Landry, her Quaker, came to live with her as a baby. She continues to be amazed that the two of them became good friends – we all know that’s very unlikely and we warn people not to expect it, and in fact Q’s are well known for being aggressive toward other birds in the home, so she’s quite surprised that the two of them bonded so well. Landry is a – ahem – frequent 
participant in household conversations; he has a huge vocabulary and knows several songs as well. And, of course, those of us who have Quakers won’t be at all surprised to learn that all of his comments are completely in context and relate to what’s going on.Judy credits her love of birds, and her birds themselves, with getting her through the hard times and also with giving her the opportunity to meet others with birds. She's met several good friends this way.
Judy’s best advice for new bird owners – and, really, it applies to all of us! – is to do lots of research and be active on informative bird boards, such as Quaker Talk. Don’t ever be afraid of asking questions – and, remember, if you have the question, chances are someone else does as well, and we can all learn something new or be reminded of something we’ve forgotten.
Judy lives in Central Missouri, and has one son and two granddaughters. She is a CNA at a local nursing home, working with individuals with advanced dementia. She is also actively involved with several different motorcycle combat veterans organizations.
Judy’s best advice for new bird owners – and, really, it applies to all of us! – is to do lots of research and be active on informative bird boards, such as Quaker Talk. Don’t ever be afraid of asking questions – and, remember, if you have the question, chances are someone else does as well, and we can all learn something new or be reminded of something we’ve forgotten.
Judy lives in Central Missouri, and has one son and two granddaughters. She is a CNA at a local nursing home, working with individuals with advanced dementia. She is also actively involved with several different motorcycle combat veterans organizations.
Judy’s work and her interests serve to highlight what those of us who’ve had the privilege of getting to know her realize – she is a compassionate and caring woman with a big heart.
Thank you, Judy, for all that you do for Quaker Talk, and for your service to the ill and to combat veterans. We appreciate you so much!
Thank you, Judy, for all that you do for Quaker Talk, and for your service to the ill and to combat veterans. We appreciate you so much!
