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Dec 30, 2015 14:53:22 GMT -5
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Post by rickygonzalez on Dec 30, 2015 14:53:22 GMT -5
I am sad to report the passing of my buddy Sonic. Woke up this morning and he was gone. He was acting odd yesterday so I made an appointment with the vet for today. Unfortunately, he did not make it. I'm kinda numb today. I went to a bird store she had no Quakers. She did have the sweetest little cocktail a white pearl I think it is. She came home with me. I don't know if I should have bought her, but I think it will help me deal with Sonic's passing. I will still be an active member on here, if that's ok. Thank you folks for the wealth of knowledge I have gained, and for the help you guys provided which Sonic. I am truly appreciative.
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Dec 30, 2015 16:00:53 GMT -5
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Post by biteybird on Dec 30, 2015 16:00:53 GMT -5
Ricky, I'm so sorry and shocked...I don't know what to say. We are all thinking of you.
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Dec 30, 2015 17:55:17 GMT -5
Post by zim on Dec 30, 2015 17:55:17 GMT -5
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Dec 30, 2015 19:01:30 GMT -5
Post by easttex on Dec 30, 2015 19:01:30 GMT -5
I am stunned, Ricky, as I know you are many times over. I don't know that there is a right response regarding if/when to get another bird, but I think that people that have a second bird or are able to adopt another are kind of forced to deal with it quicker. Having to cater to another creature's needs can help. I do hope you will stay with the forum.
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Dec 30, 2015 20:35:58 GMT -5
Post by cnyguy on Dec 30, 2015 20:35:58 GMT -5
So sorry about Sonic. It's rough losing a companion parrot, and I know how empty one's home and life can feel after such a loss. Your new companion the 'Tiel should help to ease the pain of your loss. And, of course, you'll always be welcome here on the Forum.
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Dec 30, 2015 20:55:03 GMT -5
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Post by rickygonzalez on Dec 30, 2015 20:55:03 GMT -5
Thank you guys!!! I'm ashamed to say it, but I have cried a lot today.... my folks who I live with didn't help, the first thing they asked was what did you do wrong? I know he was young, but sometimes young birds die, just like young people do... I'm not mad at them, they don't know a thing about birds... it still brings up the what if in my mind though I don't know that I could have done anything different.
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Dec 31, 2015 4:56:20 GMT -5
Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 31, 2015 4:56:20 GMT -5
Oh no, what a shock. I am so sorry to hear of Sonic's passing. Sometimes these things just happen and there is nothing we can do. Getting another bird will help with the loss of Sonic. Please let us know how the new tiel goes. Sending hugs your way. BTW, don't be ashamed of crying - it is a way of getting through the grief. And don't bash yourself up - as I said, sometimes things just happen.
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Dec 31, 2015 6:48:28 GMT -5
Post by biteybird on Dec 31, 2015 6:48:28 GMT -5
Jan is right. Please don't bash yourself up. And crying is something I regard as the true "mark of a man"/human soul, never something to be ashamed of. I hope your folks are being kind - I'm sure they didn't intend to make you feel worse. You were a great parront to Sonic and I've no doubt your new cockatiel lady friend will be very well looked after. Please try to look after yourself in the coming days and talk to us if you need to.
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Dec 31, 2015 15:44:43 GMT -5
Post by easttex on Dec 31, 2015 15:44:43 GMT -5
There's no way for you to be sure what happened. It could have been a heart defect he was born with. That's just one of probably hundreds of possibilities. Many things like that would probably mean a chick would not survive the nest, but when they are hand raised or fed by parents that are given an unlimited supply of suitable food, nature doesn't take its course. It could have been illness he was hiding. They are very good at that. Looking vulnerable is almost certain death for them in the wild. It's natural to beat yourself up a bit, but try not to do it for long.  |
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Post by rickygonzalez on Dec 31, 2015 20:06:40 GMT -5
Thanks again guys. It was a hard day at work. On the bright side, the new cockatiel is a sweet bird. He/she is no Sonic, much more laid back.... keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I will greatly appreciate it. Thank you for letting me vent on here.
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Post by julianna on Jan 1, 2016 12:05:44 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss Ricky. We know you loved Sonic and he loved you back. My prayers are with you.
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Post by obironkenobi on Jan 1, 2016 13:12:44 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your loss. Don't blame yourself. Sometimes they just get called home.
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Jan 2, 2016 21:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by wsteinhoff on Jan 2, 2016 21:32:07 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Sonic. He may have had a short life but at least he was able to spend his time in a loving home. I agree that another bird to care for can help. When you have someone that you spend so much time with and care for so much I don't think you truly get over it 100%, I still keep Alex's photo as my desktop background a year and a half after her passing but having the other birds to care for did help with getting over it. Living on a farm with many animals of many kinds death of an animal becomes another thing you deal with. Even if they were ones you already know will have a short life because they were raised for meat you always manage to get attached to them all and so when one passes it affects everyone but you always have someone else to care for to help you get over it.
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Jan 4, 2016 19:30:29 GMT -5
Post by aaron on Jan 4, 2016 19:30:29 GMT -5
Gosh, Ricky... I'm so sorry to hear about Sonic. That's totally shocking and very very sad. I would probably cry for a month if I lost Cupcake. Honestly, I would think there was something wrong if you *didn't* cry about something like this. Don't blame yourself-- that accomplishes nothing, and it sounds like you were doing everything right. I'm really sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
On the bright side, I'm glad to hear of the sweet little cockatiel friend you have now!
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Jan 4, 2016 23:52:51 GMT -5
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Post by rickygonzalez on Jan 4, 2016 23:52:51 GMT -5
Thank you guys for the kind words. I still have moments of sadness, I walked in to my room yesterday and I don't know why, but I was expecting to see Sonic. Then I saw the cockatiel and got really sad... I didn't realize how attached I was to him. It's like I expect the cockatiel to be like Sonic, of course s/he isn't. We had a routine if that makes sense. S/he did something I had never seen a bird do. Last night when we went to bed she got on the cuttlebone (which is closest to my bed and slept there all night... it was almost like s/he wanted to be close to me. I guess s/he sensed I was sad. I'm sorry for rambling it's been a tough day....
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