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raven-at-the-writing-desk · 2 months

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Hi Miss Raven,

Do we know how Malleus mood affects the weather? Like specifically though, we know it storms when he's upsets and snows when he's REALLY upset, but do we know anything else?

Not in detail, no! We've seen that his bad moods stir up inclement weather, but it's not clear if the opposite is true (ie good mood = good weather). At best, we know that Malleus is able to make the bad weather go away when he is made aware of the effect he is having on his environment. This is demonstrated in book 7, when Yuu comments on how it's snowing in spring; Malleus apologizes and then makes the snow vanish. We've also seen the lightning he conures go away when he is calmed/reassured, like in A Firelit Sky (after his classmates agree to accept him on the trip). However, these instances all demonstrate Malleus making already present bad weather (that his magic is responsible for) dissipate. We don't see many instances where his happiness or excitement makes the weather very notably sunny or more pleasant. For example, when Deuce fixes Gao-Gao Dragon-kun in Malleus's Labwear vignettes, the weather is not stated or implied to have changed (even though Malleus would theoretically be overjoyed at having his beloved virtual pet restored). I think one "grey area" example is Malleus's Dorm Uniform Groovy. The illustration seems to suggest that Malleus being happy made the flowers bloom (since Diasomnia normally is not depicted with these bright flowers), but there is nothing in the dialogue to imply causation between Malleus's happiness and plants blossoming.

Last thing I'll say here is that I personally believe the weather Malleus summons corresponds to different emotions. Lightning, storms, etc. I think are more generally associated with fury while snow, ice, etc. I think are associated with intense loneliness or dread (even if Malleus does not acknowledge it on a conscious level). This is because the major instances when Malleus summons snow and ice occur in scenarios in which he feels isolated and cornered. Once in the past, when his (very busy) grandmother was unable to join him for a promised period of time, then again, in book 7, Malleus creates snow when he talks with Yuu and then later Silver about the changes about to occur in his life (like Lilia leaving). Most other times when Malleus is lonely or left out, I think the feelings are not strong enough to trigger that magic threshold that alters the weather. They're much smaller instances overall compared to losing Lilia. As for him letting loose the ice as a child, I think that could be explained by him being young (and immature), so he's more prone to tantrums and not understanding that changes in plans can happen. Additionally, he would be less experienced with wielding his magic at that point in time, so he has less control over it.

#twst #twisted wonderland #Malleus Draconia #disney twisted wonderland #disney twst #Lilia Vanrouge #Silver #Yuu #book 7 spoilers #A Firelit Sky spoilers #Deuce Spade #Malleus labwear vignette spoilers #question #notes from the writing raven #Malleus dorm uniform spoilers #twst theory #twisted wonderland theory #twst theories #twisted wonderland theories

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kiwinatorwaffles · 7 months

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hermit species headcanons: volume… 2!

i made this post two years ago when i was fresh to the series and was just getting to know the hermits. a lot has changed since then, but a lot has also stayed the same! my headcanons are getting refined every single time i talk about them, so chances are, this list won't even be accurate to my thoughts a year later.

with that being said, let's get started! click the cut to read them all

bdubs: glare! small, hates the dark, is a feral creature, will never let go of the moss. he and pungance were born from the same tree in the same patch of moss so they are brothers LMAO

beef: vampire! but not a full one. he was bitten by a bat and gained two vampiric traits exactly: fangs and sensitive skin. beef thinks his tendency to get sunburnt easily is just something in his code or a genetic condition. he never got it checked.

cub: alien shapeshifter! his original form is this shapeless void blob, and he can only copy how other beings look like. his forms were taken from two astronauts he saw in space, an old man and a young man. his void form can be seen slightly on his inner arm, where there is just a sliver of night sky hanging out

cleo: zombie (duh) cleo was permakilled by a witch's curse but when faced with the pearly gates they were like. nah. i'd rather be down there. and just straight up left and came back as a zombie. that's how she met joe. because he was sitting on top of her tombstone eating a sandwich

doc: originally a fae, but now he's super fucked up? what can i even say. he was a fae who got super interested in the sciences and started experimenting on himself just for the hell of it. there was that whole dinnerbone cyborg arm thing but he also managed to make himself a centaur form that he uses for extra storage and height. nobody knows where the creeper came from. was it from his dad's side? did he give it to himself? not even stress, his cousin, can tell you how he came to be. what the hermits DO know however is that he can steal pronouns by asking for them

etho: redstone deity! etho was an ancient builder who was executed for witchcraft upon his discovery of redstone. he was resurrected by the universe as a second chance and to spread his knowledge to the world. you can read more from my fic here ehehehehe

false: human! yes she is 100% human. i just thought it would be funny if such an awesome and skilled fighter was just some normal ass human with a bit of social anxiety

gem: forest spirit! she has nature powers and can change parts of her body to reflect parts of nature. she's a deer? an elf? nope! only sometimes. she can mix and match whatever traits she wants on any given day. but be careful of those deer legs and horns. they Hurt

grian: red macaw avian! he has bird feathers covering his ears, parrot wings, and bird talons! he is also able to mimic voices perfectly (which he uses to play pranks and swear in other hermits’ voices) and is a Hollow Boned Menace. he carries a lot of bird tendencies, like being a piece of shit or preening his friends’ hair when it’s too messy (which is always). in start of seasons, he has x lock away usage of his wings to keep himself from an unfair advantage. he also has stolen powers from the watchers, which he can use to change his wing colors or view the entire map from afar.

npg: ????????????? he’s supposed to be a robot, but he has wings and flies sideways?????? he’s somehow even more fucked up than robot grian. not even grian is sure of what he created tbh. he just knows he did NOT give npg those conure wings to begin with.

ariana griande: galah avian! she is grian's cousin who is a pop star. she has never actually been on hermitcraft before -- that was grian cosplaying as her.

hypno: human warlock! he accidentally made a pact when he replaced his tooth with a piece of cursed gold. jokes on his patron though, his faulty human memory can't even remember how he got his powers! he has lots of inscriptions as tattoos written in galactic just all over his body that he completely forgot how to read at this point and is immortal. maybe that's a bit bad for his sense of self-preservation

impulse: demon/imp! he used to be a gargoyle that dispensed candy, but a wizard passing by granted him life and well. now he's here! demons are actually underworld spirits that punish permadead players who have been genuinely horrible to the players around them, but impulse wanted to build houses and play with redstone instead of stirring the torture soup. so when he met skizz he decided hanging out with the players was the best thing to do. he also used to have larger horns and wings but his time on the surface has made his wings very tiny and unusable without the help of an elytra. skizz always teases him for this.

iskall: cyborg! the hermits don't know if he was fully human before the cyborgification. me, personally? i think it would be funny if she was actually built to protect a village but had too much of a personality so the villages just let him go have fun with the players. not sure if i want to adhere to that though

jevin: slime! certain slimes have evolved to be more like players. jevin is from the blue variety (that's his gender)

joe hills: ???????? void-born universe being??? joe is actually the oldest living being in the universe. he was just popped out of void (even predating the void gods) and spent all this time just doing whatever fuckall was around to do. he looks like a normal human being but just Slightly to the left, like his a bit-too-many teeth or slight lean when he stands. other than that, he acts like any other human!

joel: human mage! he actually only has powers of illusion that changes only how he looks. he Really wanted to be an orc but the spell couldnt last forever (as his fae wife lizzie found out after marriage). every day he wishes he had as much swag as shrek did. more on the headcanon here

keralis: weird fucking eldritch cryptid being? except he looks exactly like a human. nothing weird about him, nope. just don't look too closely at his eyes. he promises that he blinks like a normal person and not with his pupils.

mumbo: robot! with a core heart and stretchy limbs, he runs mainly on the consumption of redstone and occasionally typical foodstuffs. he had a creator before the days of hermitcraft (who originally built him as a war machine but something went deeply sideways during construction) that taught him all there is to know about redstone and the outside world. he also inherited the british accent and mustache from his creator. his creator did want him to be free and wiped mumbo's memory of his creation before setting him off into the overworld and letting him roam free. now he's just a silly guy!

grumbot: robot! he was first built to give suggestions on what to do with the mayoral elections but then he developed actual attachments to his horribly neglectant dads </3 but it's alright! he now chills with renbob and goatman up in the hermitheus

pearl: moon spirit! she was the moon from a player's hardcore world. the player used to talk to the moon for fun, but suddenly disappeared from the world one day. now feeling lonely, pearl took a humanoid form and descended to find where her player went, but she ended up discovering the joys of being a player herself. contrary to popular belief, she had no influence on the season 8 moon.

ren: weredog! can shapeshift into a dog form, which he usually uses to either run fast or play fetch. he’s also more prone to change when the moon is larger…. except he just becomes a hyperactive dog who chases his tail all night and is deeply embarrassed by it. he also probably has rabies, but everyone whom he has bitten probably already had something deeply wrong with them to begin with anyway

renbob: human...? he's related to ren from the human side, or at least that what he tells people. but he might as well be 50% weed by now

scar: human(?) wizard! he can fly, subtly change his physical appearance, cast spells, and do all sorts of magical shenanigans! he also can read galactic fluently, which is how he learned that hypno enchanted himself with loyalty at some point. jellie is his beloved familiar. also he's a capitalist. nobody knows where that came from

skizz: angel! why are there angels in minecraft, you might ask? some people are satisfied with their lives and let themselves permadie. skizz, after being born randomly from an angel statue (i wonder if it’s related to the other statue guy) was supposed to be one of the angels who helped escort players to the pearly gates, but he met impulse while his demon clan was taking a field trip to heaven. the two immediately became besties and skizz begged the universe to let him join the players. the universe begrudgingly agreed and now he's here! he hides his many other halos as ring tattoos on his arms as well

stress: fae! she's got fairy powers, magical swag, an affinity for flowers, and will beat you up if you assume she's the resident server cleric.

tango: ex-blazeborn! he saw some yummy packed ice and ate it, which extinguished his internal flame. his blazeborn tribe felt bad for him but knew it would be dangerous if he stayed, so tango just left for the overworld instead. he tries to convince people that he is 100% a human and not suspicious at all because he's embarrassed of having to explain that he lost most of his powers due to eating some yummy ice cream. a more detailed post about my headcanon can be found here

tfc: human! the only non-human aspect of him is a prosthetic leg. contrary to popular belief, he did not lose that leg while mining. it was after fighting a horde of skeletons. (he won)

wels: human. he's just a human. nobody believes him when he tells them because they've seen him accidentally level a building while sparring before. but nope. he's just a human. and a very fucked up one at that

hels: ???? techncially has the traits of wels, beef, and etho????? is there a species for evil clones created by copying machines or

xb: guardian! he was a guardian made to guard the magical treasures of ancient builders, but he got bored of staying in the same spot for centuries and his creators never returning. hypno casted a spell of bipedelity on xb, so now he can walk on land! i wrote a fic about it here too

xisuma: voidwalker! created by the young void gods, he was made from a fucking mspaint file where the void gods dicked around with the program and made a deeply fucked up being (him) on accident. he has no mouth, his hands are as black as the void, and his voice is terrifying without a modulator, which is why he wears a helmet. more about it in my fic here

evil x: also a voidwalker, but this time the void gods pressed random on a picrew and sent him out into an alternate dimension. he grew up in super england until x fished him out of the void. this little rascal has red scleras, ram horns, and a devil tail. he doesn't need to sleep, so he gets all his energy from eating, which is convenient because his sharp teeth can crunch anything and he can digest everything. his hair acts like an enderchest with a portal to the void, where he keeps snacks and various trinkets.

zedaph: human, but he’s not sane. i mean look at this guy. look at what he’s doing. nobody knows how he became so deeply fucked up but he's truly just Like That. he gave himself sheep features once on accident though

worm man: surprisingly, human. he's lucky to have stayed human for this long with his brother's insane experiments. accurate to popular belief, he has no superpowers.

#orchard’s library #hermitcraft #hermitblr #i cant tag everyone so im just not going to LMAO #ill only be tagging the new additions from my last list so here we go #vintagebeef #smallishbeans #skizzleman #tinfoilchef #keralis #xbcrafted #grumbot #renbob #falsesymmetry #ariana griande

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flock-talk · 6 months

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I’m playing a game called “hormonal vs comfy” with my female conure bc she’s only one year old but is up to New And Suspicious things when cuddling like little noises and wing twitches but she also seems young for puberty so I’m on the fence lol.

How does one tell for sure if it’s comfy or hormonal with a conure?

I am also playing this game except it’s modified to “sassy fluff or going to launch across the room to attack me?” Where me and Newt have a standoff in the bird room as I desperately try to fill foragers without getting murdered

The biggest tell for Sus conure activities is usually their booty, if they’re lifting their tail up to wedge in to tight spaces and pressing that booty against anything it’s Horndog Moments. This can include sitting lower on perches and outright rubbing that cloaca on things.

Anything to do with dark cavities, sticking their head in them, being aggressive about them, being obsessive about finding a dark spot

In terms of if it’s comfy body language vs sus body language it is a bit of a learning curve for each individual bird. With Newt you can notice it’s a more disgruntled fluff where he may be gently vibrating his feathers and making raspier “grouchy” vocalizations. But all birds will have minute differences on how they present that. He’ll also do a screech and pluck a nearby object like cage bars or the ground if he’s more irritable bc of hormones

If some thing feels off to you it’s definitely best to redirect the behaviour than not. Having a solid recall cue and some easy activities nearby help to disengage them from whatever horny thing they’re doing and get their brain focused on something else. An easy thing to have on hand is twine balls stuffed with millet. They can crunch out some of that frustration and be motivated by the treats inside to keep going instead of zipping back to Inappropriate Things

#he calmed for a few weeks #and now soiled back up again #but our weather got super warm this week #so it makes sense lmao #hormone ask

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robiin-draws · 6 months

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Have a fantasy AU!

It’s got a lot of stories from a lot of hermits. Grian and Pearl are the ones I have most figured out There’s the Celestial Kingdom, the Fairy Kingdom, the Hybrid Union, and the Ordinary Empire

Celestial Kingdom: Led by King Solis and Queen Midnight, this kingdom is based around celestial bodies. Everyone living there has wings, whether moth or bird. The current heir is Pearl Celestial.

Fairy Kingdom: Led by Queen Lizzie and King Joel, the Fairy Kingdom consists of fairies, allays, vexes, and other mythical creature hybrids. King Joel is actually a human, which is rare, and many are angry about it.

Hybrid Union: These people are led by a council of five, and are all hybrids. Any hybrid is accepted into the union.

Ordinary Empire: Normal humans are the only people that live in this empire. All leaders are elected.

Pearl: She's a luna moth hybrid, and is Princess of the Celestial empire, the only heir. The one who was supposed to take the throne, her brother Grian, went missing a year ago. She’s now forced by her parents to be perfect, and hates it. Whenever she can, she visits the Underground Acceptance Club, where everyone is welcome. She has a lot of friends there, Gem, Tango, Etho, Scott, and many others. All she needs to do is make sure her parents don’t find out. 5"11, 22 years old

Grian: He's a sun conure hybrid (it's a type of parakeet). Pressured to be the next ruler of his kingdom, Grian wasn’t very happy. His only friend was a royal advisor named Mumbo, who had an interest in machinery. He met a commoner in the Fairy Kingdom while on a diplomacy mission named Scar, and ended up becoming friends. They often communicated via letter. Mumbo noticed Grian was stressed out with the pressure, so suggested they go meet Scar and possibly run away, all three of them, considering Scar wasn’t happy with his home life either. So they did, settling undercover in the Hybrid Union, and they were marked missing from their home regions. 5"9, 24 years old (Scar is 6 months older and Mumbo is six months older than Scar)

Mumbo: He's a cecropia moth hybrid. Mumbo was trained from a young age to be an advisor and counselor for the prince and princess of the Celestial Kingdom. He had a particular interest in machinery, and wasn't too happy with the fact he would have to deal with royals. All the officials he'd met so far had been snobby. That changed when he met the two he was supposed to advise. Though he was a year older than Prince Grian, they became fast friends. He liked Pearl too, of course, but Grian was a better friend for him. He still didn't like being in the palace though, he liked fancy things, but this was too fancy. Now that Mumbo is with Scar and Grian, away from their kingdoms, he feels a lot better. Mumbo is 6"11 (Tall as heck, basically)

Scar: He's an elf/vex hybrid. He grew up as a commoner in the Fairy Kingdom, and baked cookies for a living. No one really bought those cookies, so his parents would always get mad and tell him to 'find a better job' and such. But he liked making cookies, so that's what he did. He'd never liked his parents much, they were kind of mean, but not exactly horrible people. It was pure chance that he ran into Prince Grian and his advisor Mumbo from the Celestial Kingdom, but he insists it was fate. After the initial meeting, they continued to talk via letters. One day, Mumbo proposed the idea to all run off together, and Scar gladly accepted. All three of them ended up in the Hybrid Union, and have a farming job. He's 25 years old, but only turned 25 recently, and is 6"5

Tango: He's a blaze hybrid. Tango was brought up in the Hybrid Union, taught in school to not trust humans. His parents, however, taught him everyone should be accepted. Generally, Tango had a very good home life and still does. He had only a few friends, Zed the sheep hybrid and Jimmy the canary hybrid being his closest ones. When he was seventeen, he discovered his parents had started an underground club for everyone, hybrids and humans. Here, he met Skizz, an angel from the Celestial Kingdom, and Impulse, a human. Now that he's 23, he works as a mechanic for a system of mail that the Hybrid Union wants to use, accompanied by Etho. He's 6"1.

Joel: He's human, but has antennae. No one knows why. He gets super protective when someone mentions the fact that he's a human and is king of the Fairy Kingdom, or that Lizzie made a bad choice. For his own pride, but also Lizzie's. They met at a diplomacy meeting, Joel being the son of a noble at said meeting, and Lizzie being a princess. They fell in love pretty quick, and ended up getting married. Lots of people think Joel is bad or stupid for marrying a fairy, as it's generally looked down upon to marry someone not of your kind. He's 29, Lizzie's the same age, and he's 5"10

Xisuma: He's not classified as a fantastical creature, or a celestial creature, or just a normal hybrid, because he's a voidwalker. Those are so rare that they are practically non-existent, but he and his brother are both one. His brother preferred a loner life, but Xisuma didn't want that. He joined the Ordinary Empire with a mask that had a purple visor, hoping it would hide the fact that he wasn't human and had purple eyes. When he got kicked out eventually because he was discovered, he went to the Hybrid Union. Somehow, he ended up in the council, but he doesn't really know how he got there. He acts like a dad, is 42, and is 6"8.

Other notes: Gem (deer centaur) is a botanist for the Fairy Kingdom, Etho (arctic fox) is an architect and a mechanic, Wels (bright wave moth) is a knight in the ranks of the Celestial Kingdom, Stress is a healer in the Ordinary Empire, Impulse comes from a family of commoners and is an inventor, Zed is a scientist, Skizz is an actor, Scott (elf) is an artist, Jimmy is just Jimmy and works where he can lol

As for some of the ships, we've got Mumscarian, Ranchers, and Gempearl :D

May add more?

#hermitblr #hermitcraft #hermitcraft au #trafficblr #traffic smp #trafficshipping #hermitshipping #traffic life #traffic life au

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mr-system-of-a-downer · 9 months

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Someone on Reddit posted their old as hell conure (born in 1994) and I’m just like “man that’s sick” cause a lot of these poor birds die young and seeing Mr. Puff being 30 and living to the new year was lowkey inspiring

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broodygaming · 7 months

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New Game New Game!

This one is less scary, more introspective. The theme of the jam was "Hawkzombie is dead", Hawkzombie being the bird mascot of a twitch streamer I like. My Hawk in my game is a little conure tagging along with a young man whose house has fallen into a sinkhole and found himself in a illegal abandoned mine shaft criminals are using. Shenanigans and a little bit of tragedy ensue. This is a journey of self courage and finding peace within yourself.

Flight in the Dark

#indie games #game development #rpg maker #gamedev #mine

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peonydollbunny-drawwrite · 2 months

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Dandy's World OC 2: Mango 🦜🥭

Name: Mango

Gender: Male

Species: Fruit Parrot

Mango was Mousy’s pet parrot since she got him on her birthday from her family before her moving out. She always dreamed of having a pet bird of her own at a young age, however, Mousy hadn't told them yet. So, she decides to wait until fully responsible for caring for the pet bird.

Mango is sometimes a bit of mischievous behavior, whenever he is up to causing trouble. Mousy stops him before Mango makes a move, causing him trouble. He loves playing with his toys such as wooden toys and rope toys, but his favorite toy is…bell. Mango loves ringing the bell even makes loud as he can until she takes his bell as long and then scolds him.

Health: ♥️♥️♥️

Movement Speed: ⭐⭐⭐

Skill Speed: ⭐⭐⭐

Extraction Speed: ⭐⭐⭐

Stamina:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Stealth: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mango’s Ability

Parrot Screeching: Like Mousy’s abilities to stunning the Twisteds, Mango can too. He's screaming so loud to make, the Twisteds stunned for about thirty-five seconds before being recovered.

Cooldown after use of Parrot Screeching: Fifteen seconds

(Before that, I recommend that you put the volume down before use, the Parrot Screeching.)

His Trinket: Bell (Mango’s favorite toy)

Mango’s Quote (With Mousy)

Mango: “Squawk!” (Feed me!)

Mousy: “No, Mango. You already ate your lunch. You have to wait for dinner.”

Mango: “Squawk.” (Okay, I can wait for dinner.)

Mousy: “Also, you can’t have dessert or treats for a week.”

Mango: “SQUAWK!?” (WHAT!? WHY!?)

Mousy: “That’s because I saw you doing a mischievous thing before I stopped you!”

Mango: “Squawk…” (Oh…)

Mousy: “Look, I’m quite busy working on the bookstore and can’t leave you alone in our home, you will make a huge mess. That’s why, I take you to my work with me and I need you to learn to behave yourself.”

I finally finished my second Dandy’s World, second Original Character as Mousy’s pet bird, Mango. Just like Dandy had a pet dog named Pebble, he is a rock. Mango, on the other hand, was a fruit of mango. His whole body was shape-like mango fruit, Mango is a reference to Sun Conure, except blue color.

Only uses the colors; yellow, orange (type of orange), and green.

Hope you like my second Dandy’s World OC.

#dandy’s world #dandys world #dandy's world oc #dandys world oc #my original characters #roblox #roblox oc #cute birds #bird art #sun conure #mango #my digital art #digital artwork #digital art #my digital drawing #digital drawing #my artwork #my original oc

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fountainpenguin · 1 year

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"Gather up your tears; keep 'em in your pocket...."

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I saw that we were short on Captain Tangent 'fics, so I wrote one... with no dialogue. Enjoy the boy!

“A penny for your thoughts (Oh no)”

Read on AO3

Character study series

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This was meant to be 2k words, but my OG opening line got pushed nearly 5k down by impromptu tangents and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way.

(First 1,000[+] words under the cut)

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For "safety reasons," Connor spends his whole 4th grade year with Uncle Bill, Aunt Josie, and his 6-year-old cousin Lilith. It's quite the adjustment. He's almost taller than all three of them (separately- not combined), even though his next growth spurt hasn't kicked in yet. Yeah, puberty's been taking its sweet time with that. He's started sprouting blond stubble down his legs and under his arms, but the extra hair is all he has to show for himself so far.

Rapid hair growth actually runs in the family. His dad used to sport a full, fuzzy beard. You know, both his parents have always had hairy arms and legs. It's fun to watch goosebumps prickle up in waves. Mom's arm does that when they watch scary movies together. Like Duskrunners: an enchanting tale of psychological horror and mystery! First filmed in 1944, directed by Cora J. Williams. The lead actress and actor later got married, even though they both died onscreen in much too gruesome of a way for a young boy to see. But it was fun!

Connor's been scruffy ever since he was a kid. He's still a kid, freshly 10 years old (His birthday flew past him in September) - but, well… you know. Once when he was young and roaming the beach with shovel and pail, he even overheard a little girl whisper to her mother, asking why he had "fur" all down his back. It's just how genetics dealt his hand. He also has poor teeth, but that's partly his own fault. He devours all sorts of sweets, especially from the arcade's prize counter or the coin dispenser machines at the front of the grocery store. You can find all sorts of hard candy there. His favorite flavor's cherry, but it wasn't always. For the last three years, he's leaned towards grape. Before that, he liked blueberry. Something about strong fruity flavors just tickles his fancy.

Though, there's definitely something to be said about cotton candy. A single lick always conjures up memories of exploring the amusement park, hand in hand with Dad while Mom snapped pictures with one of the dozen disposable cameras she carried around. Actually, dozen is a bit of a misconception. She had eight of those cameras. Gifts from her mother-in-law, they were. She rarely uses them anymore.

Not because she doesn't like her mother-in-law. Actually, they've always gotten along great. Connor's even named after her: his Granny Connie. There's an interesting story he can tell about her: Granny Connie thrived as the best swimmer on her high school team in her younger years. She won every contest. Her backyard stood full of conifers, and she even kept a pet conure as a kid. And she might have been a part-time con-woman. Not sure; her stories can be a little convoluted. One thing he does remember quite clearly is the way Granny Connie often said that telling stories reminded her of baking bread. Sometimes you have to let them sit and leave them there to rise. What a listener chooses to do with their freshly cut slice of bread after that is entirely up to them.

Sometimes Connor counts himself lucky to be blond. It was inevitable, of course. Both his parents have light-colored hair. It means he can see himself quite well in their old pictures- even the black and white ones. It feels familiar. Mom always says he looks just like she did back in her day. Undoubtedly true. See, Mom's always been as honest as a piggy bank. Her paintings reflect this; the landscapes she dabbles in shine without exaggeration. She gave up lying a long time ago, back when he was but a wee boy hoping for a cookie or cupcake in the evenings. The thing is, she often needs to think before she answers him. Her hands stall in completely different ways before she answers him in truth versus when she's lightly fibbing. He's picked up on that and she'll never pull one over him again.

Not that her lies have ever been cruel, by any means. Oh, goodness no. The fact is, Mom's all so very sensitive with her praise. He might be too, in her position; she's both an artist and an art critic. Makes her cranky sometimes. But really, she's the most supportive woman he could ask for as a mother. He and Ruth both love her dearly. Ruth's his half-sister, away at university right now. Sometimes she calls. She's quite busy at the moment, though. Seems like she's dating someone new every couple weeks, but at least the revolving door of potential partners always bring along exciting stories.

You wouldn't guess it if you only knew his mom, but Connor's been classed as "the tall one" ever since his birth. Entirely true! No embellishment necessary. He and Ruth always stand in the middle or back row of the extended family photos. The pictures hanging here in his aunt and uncle's hallway are proof of that. They have six photos- one for every other year since they tied a knot together. Where that knot lies now, he isn't sure. Aunt Josie is an eldest daughter. A bit of a control freak, but nice enough. Needs everything kept ship-shape, though, and she'll tell you in those exact words.

Once, Connor actually did try to sit cross-legged on the floor with most of his cousins during a photo session. It didn't really pan out. At least, not any better than their interactions around the kids' table come Thanksgiving. There are three young sprouts blooming from his mom's side and four on his dad's. Plus half a dozen more from Mom's first husband, but the Harrisons are certainly a wily bunch and even he can barely keep up with them. They seem to multiply like rabbits. Or was it rats?

No, definitely rabbits. Also through the Harrison side of his family, he and Ruth proudly claim connection with an estranged second cousin named Flynn who's been parasailing in fourteen different countries… or possibly more than that by now. All his cousins have such a varied range of interests that it's a wonder they all grew up in the same family. One of his cousins likes race cars. Two of them - they're twins - know more about dinosaurs than Connor ever will, even if he studies bones for the rest of his life. That's not to say he isn't fond of bones. He's always admired a good museum or aquarium exhibit depicting hulking skeletal beasts suspended on cable and twine. Though, he does know the difference between a tarsal and a metatarsal, so perhaps it's a worthy field of study to investigate as he grows older. What's that line of research called again? Paleontology?

You know, Connor was never into dinosaurs or race cars as a kid. He liked scaling trees, playing croquet, splashing through the creek, catching lizards and grasshoppers, and all sorts of adventuring like that. He used to scratch his legs up real good in the process. Er… real bad. Badly? Either way, Mom always sent him to rinse off when he came stumbling back home. Sometimes he'd even be hopping on one leg. Showers are never a delightful way to spend his free time, but it's a necessary cruelty; infection's no fun for anybody. She'd make a game of it. And it worked for them; she'd pay attention to him instead of to her art. Connor could talk to her one-sidedly while she looked him over, smearing rubbing alcohol up and down his legs with her palm. She'd kiss him on the forehead and ruffle his hair before he went romping off again, dragging a stuffed toy or a kite behind him.

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toothlespoggers · 1 year

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In almost all cases, raising awareness doesn’t work. But when it comes to this I want people to speak up and listen, I want everyone to post something about it, here or another platform. I want more mainstream YouTubers to cover this. I want this everywhere.

Bird breeding is out of control, with alot of people doing it as a hobby or as a sketchy way to make money, it’s bad and wrong and causes a lot of problems. But let’s get to the main issue I want people to raise awareness of; BIRDS ARE NOT TOYS, THEY ARE NOT ACCESSORIES, NOT DECORATIONS, NOT PETS.

they should be treated like you would a human child, you cannot keep buying birds, avoiding research and then rehoming them.

do you know how many birds are abandoned each year? How many are rehomed? Do you know how many birds suffer? These intelligent, human-level sentient beings trapped in tiny cages all day?

Stop the abuse, birds are tiny people, not pets. They don’t just sit around like dogs or cats. Stop abusing birds, this happens constantly so rampant in fact that it’s normal to just.. let a bird die instead of taking it to a vet because it’s seen as too fragile that they just die anyway.

these birds can live up to 80 years in some cases, yet they barely make 1 - 2 with these conditions.

I don’t care if people are here for my undertale content. I’m so sick of this.

I want to call this the Kiwi movement, after my first conure kiwi, who suffered a tragic death due to mishandling and uneducation combined with a family impulse purchase. (I was too young to know how to care and my parents didn’t know.)

#Kiwi movement #protest #raising awareness #stop bird abuse #stop animal abuse #stop animal cruelty #pet bird #bird safety #bird pets #important information #please reblog #spread the word #pets of tumblr #birb

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horatioandalice · 2 years

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Hellou! I'm thinking of getting a GCC in the near future, but I've had only budgies my whole life. Can you give some tipps about typical GCC behaviour/body language/sounds that differs from budgie body language?

Thank you so much! ❤️🦜

Hello! Sorry for the delayed response! ^^; I'll try to answer this as best I can but a complicating factor is that Spencer was raised around budgies from the time he was very young, so he may show more budgie-like behaviors than the average conure (he definitely has a version of fwibbling he does, which is EXTREMELY cute but doesn't really sound anything like a budgie, lol).

In my experience, GCCs are a LOT bolder than budgies (although Spencer was hand-raised by humans, so he may just be tamer than average). If he wants to know what you're doing, he'll fly to you and sometimes directly try to take an object from you or bite it (or you :D)--a notable example of this is if someone is brushing their teeth while Spencer is out of his cage. He will fly to the person who is brushing their teeth--even if it means he has to cross several rooms!--and land on their shoulder and start trying to bite the toothbrush. GCCs have a lot of energy like budgies, but it seems to come more in spurts. Spencer will often be extremely hyper for awhile, then fall asleep in my hand for about 15 minutes, and then wake up and resume being hyper, so he alternates between "NO LEAVE ME ALONE I AM BUSY WITH IMPORTANT BIRD STUFF" and "YOU HAVE TO CUDDLE ME RIGHT NOW OR I WILL BITE YOU" I guess all in all, GCCs are more demanding than budgies and seem to require a lot more one-on-one attention. They WILL get themselves into trouble if left unsupervised--obviously budgies CAN get themselves into trouble if left unsupervised, but they don't always. GCCs ALWAYS will, lol. They're like budgies turned up to 11.

In terms of body language, the most notable thing is probably the territorial "snake dance". If a GCC is feeling territorial or threatened or sometimes is just mad about something, they'll do this weird little wiggly dance where they shuffle side to side and wobble their head at you. If you try to pick them up at this point, they WILL lunge and bite you, and they bite MUCH harder than budgies (when Spencer bites me, I almost always end up bleeding -_- ). They also do the "shpooping" thing (i. e., bouncing rapidly up and down on their legs) when they're excited about something or interested in something, and in Spencer's case this usually means "come get me and show me what you have" (if I don't, he'll fly over and look at it for himself, lol). Another notable one is the "no don't pick me up" move--if I try to pick up Spencer when he doesn't want to be picked up, he will rest his beak against the surface he's standing on like he's lying down. In this case he won't bite if you persist in picking him up, but it's also VERY hard to get him to actually step up (you may have guessed that this usually happens when he thinks it's time for him to go to bed).

In terms of sounds, in my experience conures don't make noise as FREQUENTLY as budgies, but they can be MUCH louder when they do make noise. Unlike budgies, conures don't sing or fwibble constantly. Most of the time, Spencer is actually either completely silent, or just kind of muttering a little to himself at low volume (either muttering a weird mash-up of the words he knows, or making the sound I refer to as "beakfarts", lol). BUT his flock call is EXTREMELY loud and can be piercing--it's an extremely high-pitched "EEEE" call, almost a whistle, that he may repeat a dozen times for no apparent reason. He also has a short, sharp, loud scream that's his alarm call (usually he only does this if there's a sudden movement outside the window or something), and a call I don't really know the meaning of that kind of sounds like "EE BEE" that he does sometimes too. He has also been known to yell "HEY SPENCER" or "SPENCE SPENCER" or "HI BABY" when he's trying to get my attention (I have tried to explain to him multiple times that I don't know how to spence him, but this doesn't seem to stop him)--obviously those particular words are probably pretty unique to him, but if your GCC learns any words, be prepared for those words to get shrieked at you when your bird is bored.

I hope this helps! Please feel free to ask any specific questions you may have, too!

#ask #conure #green cheek conure #pyrrhura conure #bird #pets

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riverkentvalley · 15 days

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.°˖✧ Welcome✧˖°.

Hello, I'm K.!

My pair Caoimhe and Daichi have babies 1-2 times a year, so I decided to make a little website to document their family. I have 20+ years of raising and fostering parrots. I raise my conures a bit differently than others. I believe in co-parenting chicks—which means I allow them to be cared for and fed by their parents, and then once they're weaned/fledged, I begin training them to be pets. I have found that chicks who are taken from their parents at a young age and hand-fed are far more likely to develop emotional and psychological problems later in life (i.e. plucking). In addition, I never clip my conures wings because doing so can stunt their development; instead, I focus on teaching them recall so they can fly around my home safely!

FAQ (updated 9/6/24)

What do you feed your conures?

I feed them a variety of fruits, veggies, legumes, pellets, and other conure friendly food. The pellets I feed them are Harrison’s, TOPS, and sometimes Roudybush. Their favorite is Harrison’s High Potency, but it’s become so expensive!

Do you put closed-ring tags on the chicks?

No! I’ve heard of too many horror stories of closed-rings getting caught on stuff and the birds leg getting broken. I use open-ring leg tags so that in an emergency it can easily be taken off.

Do you DNA test your conures?

Yes! It's very important to me that they're DNA tested before going to their future homes. I use the service by iQBirdTesting.

What are the parents personalities?

Caoimhe (female) is very fierce, quiet, and loyal. She is absolutely nonsense. Her idea of a good time is sitting on my shoulder, wrapping her foot around my hair, and falling asleep. She does NOT like being disturbed from her beauty sleep!

Daichi (male) is a goofy goober. Sometimes I think he has only one braincell. Not even two. He is hyperactive and wacky. He legit can't sit still! He loves to play-wrestle and get into everything, and touch everything, and talk to everything!

Feel free to ask me more questions and I'll add them to this post and to my FAQ page. Email: [email protected]

Thanks for reading!

#birblr #conure #birdlr #daichi & caoimhe #green cheek conure #birds #parrots #parrot #K talks #pin #expand #docs

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sunconurepri47 · 8 months

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Sun Conure Price

The Comprehensive Guide to Sun Conure Prices: Factors Influencing Cost and Considerations for Potential Owners

Sun conures, with their vibrant plumage and lively personalities, have long captivated bird enthusiasts worldwide. However, the decision to bring one of these colorful parrots into your home involves more than just admiration for their beauty. Understanding the factors influencing Sun conure prices is crucial for prospective owners to make informed decisions. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the various aspects affecting the cost of Sun conures, providing insights into what to expect and considerations for potential owners.

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The Influence of Rarity and Demand

One of the primary factors influencing Sun conure prices is their rarity and demand in the pet market. Sun conures, native to South America, have faced habitat loss and exploitation, leading to declines in their wild populations. Consequently, their status as a popular pet bird has increased demand, especially among avian enthusiasts seeking their striking appearance and engaging personalities.

As a result, the scarcity of Sun conures in the wild, coupled with high demand in the pet trade, contributes to their elevated prices in the market. Breeders often invest significant time and resources in breeding and raising healthy Sun conures, further driving up their cost.

Color Mutation Variations

In addition to the standard vibrant yellow, orange, and red plumage of wild-type Sun conures, color mutations have become increasingly popular among breeders and enthusiasts. These mutations, such as the pineapple, cinnamon, and turquoise variations, offer unique aesthetic appeal and can command higher prices in the market.

The rarity of specific color mutations, coupled with their desirability among collectors and breeders, can significantly influence Sun conure prices. Breeders may invest in selective breeding programs to produce these mutations, contributing to their elevated cost compared to standard Sun conures.

Health and Quality

The health and quality of a Sun conure also play a significant role in determining its price. Well-established breeders prioritize the health and welfare of their birds, conducting regular health checks and providing proper nutrition and enrichment.

Healthy Sun conures with vibrant plumage, active behavior, and good temperament are more likely to command higher prices in the market. Conversely, birds with health issues or poor breeding practices may be priced lower due to concerns about their longevity and quality of life.

Age and Training

The age and level of training of a Sun conure can also impact its price. Young, hand-fed chicks that are well-socialized and accustomed to human interaction tend to be priced higher than older birds or those with limited handling.

Furthermore, Sun conures that have undergone basic training, such as step-up commands and harness training, may be priced slightly higher due to the added value of their training. However, the extent of training and its impact on price can vary among sellers and breeders.

Supply and Geographic Location

The availability of Sun conures can vary depending on geographic location and local regulations governing the pet trade. In regions where Sun conures are scarce or subject to strict import/export regulations, prices may be higher due to limited supply and increased demand.

Conversely, areas with a higher concentration of breeders or favorable breeding conditions may experience lower Sun conure prices due to greater supply and competition among sellers. Potential owners should consider their local market dynamics and availability when assessing Sun conure prices.

Additional Costs and Considerations for Potential Owners

While the upfront cost of purchasing a Sun conure is a significant consideration, potential owners should also factor in additional expenses associated with owning and caring for these birds. These may include:

Housing and Enclosure: Investing in a suitable cage or aviary with ample space for Sun conures to exercise and explore.

Nutrition and Diet: Providing a balanced diet consisting of high-quality pellets, fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasional treats.

Veterinary Care: Budgeting for regular veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, and potential medical expenses.

Enrichment and Toys: Offering a variety of toys, perches, and enrichment activities to keep Sun conures mentally stimulated and engaged.

Training and Socialization: Allocating time and resources for training, socialization, and bonding activities to build a strong relationship with your Sun conure.

Understanding the various factors influencing Sun conure prices is essential for potential owners looking to bring these charismatic birds into their homes. From rarity and demand to color mutations and quality, numerous elements contribute to the cost of Sun conures in the pet market. By considering these factors and conducting thorough research, prospective owners can make informed decisions about purchasing a Sun conure that aligns with their preferences, budget, and commitment to responsible aviculture. Ultimately, the joy and companionship of sharing your life with a Sun conure are invaluable, making the investment in their care and well-being truly rewarding.

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