Husband is home from the nursing lodge for the weekend because yesterday was his birthday. As he loved Buttons, I decided to buy him another weiro for his birthday present and he was delighted. I chose the only one that resembled Buttons, the difference being that this one has not been hand-raised. As it turns out, this is a significant difference!
Just in case you think the idea of replacing Buttons is a bit ‘off’, I did not make this decision lightly as my grief over losing Buttons still sits like a clenched claw in my chest. I guess I just felt that getting another weiro would be good for all of us – Husband, Son and me – and the weiro too. I hope so. Now I just have to tame him!
I don’t want to name this little bird Buttons because, despite the resemblance, he is very unButtonsish – slimmer, paler, louder (he has a beautiful soaring whistle) and, again, not hand-raised. According to all the information I’ve read, taming him will take a lot of time, patience and human proximity. I can do that.
So the next picture of It’s-not-Buttons (still can’t think of a name – any suggestions?) will be minus the cage. I can’t wait!
jmgoyder 
Zip?
Too late – Son has named him Whistler!
Remember to warm Whistler to stay away from toilets!
Yeah, toilet door now closed – strict rule.
I had thought of Zipper, too. Then I thought of Fly (buttons) or Flinks (cufflinks) or Crow (velcro)! Sorry, I was too busy doing other things, Julie.
Not good enough – hehe!
I think Whistler is lovely. Getting over Buttons, and getting used to Whistler will take time, but that is as it should be. I’m happy for you, all of you! ~ L
You are the best!
He looks really cute (& young?).
Maybe………. wait a week and see what kind of personality he has before naming him.
Great Birthday present.
Too late – Son has named him Whistler!