We went to the vet today. Neither of us had ever been before. At least as far as I know...I had never been to this vet before anyway. It was a big office with a big waiting room - I think there are 10 doctors or so. Two of them are avian vets.
We went in and the assistant had me put Coco in a pot with a lid on it to be weighed. Coco didn't like it much, but when he was done, I held him and he was fine. Then the doc came in. Apparently, he is actually allergic to birds. He was covered from head to toe and wearing a mask, but he was very personable and was not in a rush. He talked to me about birds and training and nutrition and behavior and played with Coco - and then wrapped him in a small towel. Coco didn't like it much, but when he was done, I held him and he was fine.
The checkup went well - no problems. Coco is probably about 9 months old, just like we though. He didn't have a microchip, so we had one installed (it doesn't actually give you any control functions, just identification). Coco REALLY didn't like that at all - but afterward, the doctor let him play and he was fine. We got a nice wing clip and went home.
I liked the doctor - Coco was happy to be going home with me.
