Doctor Joe

The night after the first big snow storm in November, Ernie came down sick. He had gorged himself on Broccoli the night before, severly irritating his digestive system. We rushed him to Night Owl for treatment and Ernie spent several days at the hospital recovering. Poor Joey had no idea where Ernie had gone, and was very distressed at his absence. Needless to say, Joey was very pleased with Ernie's return home. Perhaps sensing that his best buddy was still a bit under the weather, Joey spent the next couple of days preening Ernie in all the satisfying spots. It may have been our imagination, but all that preening really seemed to help Ernie feel better! The pictures are all "red" because of the heat light we had shining on the cage - per Doctor MacDonald's instructions, Ernie was kept very warm.