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Good morning all. Just wanted to share my sad news with all you good peeps on A & N.
This morning my lovely cockatiel, Cheeky, died. It was very sudden, he was on his perch last night when I went to bed, and this morning he was still warm, so I think he died early this morn.
He was an old bird, we rescued him about 12 years ago, and we don't know how old he was when we took him in.
His mate, with whom he shared a cage for about 12 years, is now alone. I spoke to hubby about whether we should get a companion for the remaining bird, but hubby thinks it's best to leave him on his own, because he is very old, and might struggle with someone new.
I'm worried that he will pine to death without his companion. Anyone got any thoughts on this please?
This morning my lovely cockatiel, Cheeky, died. It was very sudden, he was on his perch last night when I went to bed, and this morning he was still warm, so I think he died early this morn.
He was an old bird, we rescued him about 12 years ago, and we don't know how old he was when we took him in.
His mate, with whom he shared a cage for about 12 years, is now alone. I spoke to hubby about whether we should get a companion for the remaining bird, but hubby thinks it's best to leave him on his own, because he is very old, and might struggle with someone new.
I'm worried that he will pine to death without his companion. Anyone got any thoughts on this please?
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Hi mrs.c:
Unfortunately I don't know anything about cockatiels, therefore can't advise you. But having seen your post I just wanted to say sorry for your loss. It's no different than losing a cat or dog, they're all much loved pets and family members.
I hope you find a swift answer to your sad problem. Best wishes.
Unfortunately I don't know anything about cockatiels, therefore can't advise you. But having seen your post I just wanted to say sorry for your loss. It's no different than losing a cat or dog, they're all much loved pets and family members.
I hope you find a swift answer to your sad problem. Best wishes.
I am sorry to hear about your bird. I had a budgie once and it died when I was about 8. My mum said that he had flown away back to Africa and I worried about him for months - maybe the big birds were picking on him.
When I was about 16 mother finally confessed that he had died and she had disposed of his body. She didn't want to tell me that he had died in case it upset me - but he was old and I expected him to die- no flap his wee wings on the dangerous journey back to Africa.
I have no idea why I typed all that or why I even remembered it.
I am sure that Cheeky is in a much better place.
When I was about 16 mother finally confessed that he had died and she had disposed of his body. She didn't want to tell me that he had died in case it upset me - but he was old and I expected him to die- no flap his wee wings on the dangerous journey back to Africa.
I have no idea why I typed all that or why I even remembered it.
I am sure that Cheeky is in a much better place.
Thank you all so much for your kind words.xxx
Wolf, I'm chuckling about that wee budgie - it goes to show that sometimes trying to spare people's feelings can backfire!
All my pets are very dear to me, but Cheeky was extra special because I'd rescued him from appalling conditions and he wasn't expected to survive the journey back to my house. He certainly was a fighter.
Wolf, I'm chuckling about that wee budgie - it goes to show that sometimes trying to spare people's feelings can backfire!
All my pets are very dear to me, but Cheeky was extra special because I'd rescued him from appalling conditions and he wasn't expected to survive the journey back to my house. He certainly was a fighter.
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