[Janet]

Elaine, it sounds like you've had a very trying time. There are a few of us here that are having to help take care of our parents. My heart just goes out to your Dad. It has to be terribly hard for him to see his love slowly deteriorate. I hope he gets better with the help he is recieving. We had to deal with nursing home care for my husbands step-mother. We were very blessed to have a found a real nice one, I hope that you have too.

Sorry I don't know anything about birds, but someone here might be able to help you.