Since I moved to Ghent I wanted to have a pet. At my parents we have two dogs, multiple cats (lost the count), chickens and a parrot. Frodo, the parrot, has been living with us since I was 18. So I wanted to take him (or her, but I consider it's a 'he') with me when I moved out of the house. Unfortunately my father didn't agree. He said he heard something about 'lovely little colorful parrots' that are the ideal pets that bond with their owners, the so named 'agapornis' or lovebirds. What's in a name right?? A visit at the birdshop had 'Marcel' as a result. Isn't he (indeed, he has to be a 'he') adorable??
I named him 'Marcel' (I always say 'Marcelleke' because it's Dutch for Little Marcel), an idea from my dad. I really love his colors and the fact he has a white part around his eye. It makes him look naughty! And he definetely is!! After I bought him, I also read about the 'bad characteristics' of these lovebirds on the internet. They appear to have an urgency to destroy everything they see. So when I let him out of the cage, I have to pay attention or he bites through my books, papers.. money (yes yes, been there). His favourites are my invoices, what makes him a great accountant! ;)
But all those bad things vanish when he flies around, lands on my shoulder and messes around with my hair.. Sometimes, when he's in a good mood, I even get a kiss.. :)
