Do they even realize?
This was from a few months ago, when i was in the introduction procress with the newest member of the flock and the two that i already had. They continue so far to get closer and closer in bond and I just want to say how excited I am to have the newest member and the flare he adds to the flock. To see all three of my boys happy together and still happy with me warms my heart immensely! The four of us are taking on the world together. They are more than just "pets" to me. Me and them are our own little family.
I learn about them and they learn about me.
I learn how to communicate in ways they understand and they learn to communicate in ways I understand. We do that for each other because we've grown to understand love doesnt necessarily only get to occur in the same species.
Because love involves communication, trust, and joyful moments together, we have learned not because of fear or anger of one another but because of love!
They support me through so much. I have a chronic disability that cant be cured only managed and when symptoms flare up they are always there to offer support. In easier times or harder times, they still love me. They dont treat me any different or judge me.
The one on the right (my first) will always show me extra love when he notices me going through it. First he preens me way more and snuggles more. If that doesnt cheer me up, he goes in with the "love you!" and kissy noises. He usually isnt super outwardly affectionate like that but when he sees me struggling he is.
The one on the left (my second) will always snuggle super close. I swear he tries to climb into my skin. He likes the occasional snuggle usually but when im unwell he will always snuggle me every time if I ask him to.
The one in the back (my third) will always sing to me. He usually is a talker and major lover boy but he noticed his singing makes me happy and always puts on a show for me when he sees me having problems and visibly distressed.
TL:DR
Do they even realize that they mean so much to me?