Off the top of my head:

Feathered friends need love too.

Feathers happen (or sometimes don't!)

It's not only fine feathers that make fine birds. (9 words)

My heart is like a singing bird. (quote attributed to Christina Rossetti)

I love the Dickenson quote though. I also like this one from her (which is to long):

I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven.

~ Ailsa