Herds of Birds

I started with a canary, A happy little fellow Who loved to sing and chirp at me. He really was quite mellow. Then I joined a bird club To learn more about his care. I found that owners of only one bird Were, apparently, something rare. Then our club held a spring auction, All the birds there were so nice. When no one else would start the bid My hand shot up, once or twice. I didn't see how anyone Could not bid on such lovely birds. Next thing you know I've aquired nine, Now one bird had become herds. My spare bedroom has no bed now. There just wasn't room for it. The three large bird cages I have Make it quite a tight fit. So what was once a single bird Is now a menagerie. I have a large cage for each breed, Canary, finch and budgie. There's another auction coming soon And I hate to think I must go Because though I don't intend to buy more I probably will, you know.