Our nursery adopted a pair of budgies two years ago. Friends of the father of one of the children had them and, although the wife loved the birds, the husband was driven mad by their twittering! We couldn't see a reason why we shouldn't take them on, but never foresaw all the learning potential and enjoyment that the children and staff would get out of them. They have become the main topic of conversation in the nursery.
The children adored the budgies, a cock and a hen, from the start. We discussed what to call them and drew up a list from which the children voted for their favourites. Frank and Brenda won - named after the couple who gave them to us.
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