Munchkin! The Bizarre Rare Parrot

Munchkin is a rare English Budgie mutation called a Feather Duster. He was hatched and hand raised at J & M Aviaries in Austin, Texas. J & M have been big supporters of me and my work with Good Bird Inc. My latest DVD was filmed partially at their facility. Because we both believe this little parrot is pretty special, we wanted to find a way to share him with the world. So here he is. Enjoy his cuteness!

Barbara Heidenreich
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Pets & Animals

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• parrot
• feather duster
• budgie
• parrot training
• rare parrot
• cute parrot
• parrots
• budgerigar
• parakeet
• english budgie mutation

[Hemptheringneck]

He cant even see this is just mean, doing this breedings and achieving those terrible mutations. Clip the feathers of this pooguy!!

[GoodBirdInc]

@Hemptheringneck As mentioned before....this was not an intentional breeding. They were going to euthanize the bird at first because they thought he was carrying a disease until they learned it was a mutation. It didnt seem fair to euthanize him for that!

[firehotemily]

how long do these birds usually live?

[GoodBirdInc]

@firehotemily My understanding is not as long as a normal budgie. The owner of this store retired and the business is now closed so I am not sure on Munchkins status.

[LaRezNar]

cant you shorten the feathers around his eyes and mouth!?!??

[GoodBirdInc]

@LaRezNar You can, but they will continue to grow.

[GoodBirdInc]

As stated int he video clip..they did not intentionally breed for this. It was an accidental hatch. You can also see the bird seems pretty vibrant and healthy : )

[NortonAntor]

I think they should shorten the feathers.

[EboneeEyezz]

anybody heard of a fucking hair tie..a rubber band...got dam..put it in a got dam ponytail...

[linnieworld]

Poor bird. Why the holder did not shorten the feathers around eyes and beak? Although the feathers grow back again - they could be cut again! It would be helpful and much more comfortable for the bird!

[pureefficient]

Normally this genetic mutation would be fatal but by perfect timing these muchkins will have prevailed through the natural selection due to their amazing aesthetic appeal to humans. As such this genetic mutation is benificial

[XBlackxSpacexVortexX]

awwww!! ^^ feather duster!! :D so adorable...and gorgeous..