Mr. Baby Snuggles, a Java Sparrow, has found his paradise on Kauai. His life took a happy turn after Carol and her husband discovered him abandoned as a baby in Hawaii.
The discovery was accidental. Carol’s husband, while at a neighbor’s house, spotted the tiny bird struggling in the wet grass. After a fruitless search for its nest or parents, they decided to take him home.
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Carol made efforts to locate his parents but to no avail. Thus began their journey of raising Mr. Baby Snuggles at home, requiring feedings every one to two hours from sunrise to sunset.
Their household includes Maurice, a rescue cat, and several rabbits. Teaching Maurice to understand that Mr. Baby Snuggles was not a toy was a challenge they overcame. Surprisingly, the bird developed a fondness for both Maurice and the rabbits.
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Teaching him to fly was another milestone. Carol used his feeding syringe as a bribe, as he had grown accustomed to it.
Carol aimed for a soft release, wanting Mr. Baby Snuggles to experience life as a wild bird. By day, he stays with the family; by night, he roosts in the trees with his flock.
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Carol feeds about 200 of his bird friends twice daily. She communicates with Mr. Baby Snuggles through clicks, to which he responds.
Mr. Baby Snuggles spends his days freely in the house, as they don’t keep him in a cage. At sunset, he joins his friends in a valley near their home.
Carol discovered his favorite sleeping tree during the summer. One evening, as she watched him, he landed on her before joining his friends to sing from the treetops.
Every morning, he perches outside her bedroom, singing until she wakes. Carol plays YouTube videos of sparrow songs to help him learn singing and develop naturally.
He also enjoys playful interactions with the bunnies, gently tugging at their whiskers. Despite these antics, the rabbits show no aggression.
Each time he flies off, Carol whispers a prayer for his safety.
Carol and her husband cherish their life in Hawaii, especially the deep connection with nature that Mr. Snuggles has brought them.
What a blessing to befriend a wild bird as you have. God’s creatures are a gift , Hawaii is a wonderful place….. it was once my home as a child . That is all something very special.