Loosing your beautiful pet after 12 years:

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:38 pm

Hello everyone....my name is Barbara and I live on Long Island in New York..................I had an Indian Ring neck parrot named Kiwi....had him since he was 9 weeks old.....he was my little buddy.......his cage was right in the heart of all the action in the house with family and friends.......I taught Kiwi how to speak and he spoke so well you could just about hold a conversation with him....he would say GOOD MORNING, GOOD NIGHT to you at night ...would ask you what you were doing and whenall was quiet was go through a whole routine about mommys pretty boy.......I am at a very sad time in my life right now.....kiwi died last Monday, he took his last breath in my hand and I am beside myself, I miss him so much......there is such a huge void in my life and in our home now that I cannot stand to be here.....I just wanted to say, I had two other birds but nothing compared to my little Kiwi......Indian ringnecks do make excellant pets I know I had one, if for only a short time........for a little bird he sure made a big impact on my life.......thank you all :cry:

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:35 pm

Oh I am so sorry! Atleast Kiwi had you for a little while. It is so hard to loose the ones we love...

Dani and Prinny

julie · Post by **julie** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:09 pm

thats so sad i really feel for you.did you have him for 12yrs thats a long time.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:29 pm

Oh Barbara!
I'm so very sorry to hear this! :cry:

Believe me we all understand what you're going thru! I haven't lost any of my feathered kids yet, but have lost one of my dogs and a cat in the past. And I can't begin to describe the pain! They become a part of our lives and our families. At least you can revel in the fact that you gave Kiwi a WONDERFUL home filled with love and joy! And that you were holding him when he took his last breath. So he wasn't alone. I'm so very sorry for your loss and if I can do anything just "pm" me. We're all here for u and would love u to continue posting. Maybe you can get another irn in the future. I'm sure Kiwi would want you to give another irn the wonderful, loving home you gave him! Again, if you need anything just let us know.

Hugs,
Jen

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:48 pm

Thank you all for your caring replys..........it is nice to know there are people who know the pain you are feeling......there are people who think it is just a bird............yes I had Kiwi for 12 years....I got him when he was just 9 weeks old........I couldn't bear the thought of burying him in the backyard, so I had him cremated and he is here with me right by my computer. :cry:

...................again ...thank you all for your kind thoughts....it is nice to know there are wonderful people like you all still around.........talk to you soon.

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:28 pm

Thats so sad. I really feel for you. Have you given thought to getting a new baby? I know a new baby can never replace the friend you lost but It does go a long way towards the healing process. And fills some of the emptiness in your heart.

This house would be way too quiet without my fids. I remember after I lost Jirra I couldnt even be in the same room anymore. How little we realise how these small creatures change our lives.

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:57 am

Good morning......I am so grateful to all of your replys.............I briefly thought of getting a new buddy but I kind of feel that it is too soon and it wouldn't be fair to Kiwi's memory....but at the same token, when I had gotten Kiwi he was my medicine for the bird I had lost........the house is so very quiet and I am so use to hearing him greeting me as I come in from morning break and at 4:30 when I got home from work.......I cannot sit at the table and eat my meals because I had to share everything I ate with Kiwi......I am very torn at this time as to what I would like to do..........and Neokireina you are so right about these small creatures having such andf effect on out lives.....how many babies do you have......I saw their picture and they are all so beautiful.....I am sure threy give you plenty of joy day after day......thank you again for your very caring thoughts.......this is what I need is to talk to people who have the same interests as I have.......most of the people I know just consider it JUST A BIRD.....how sad for them that they never found the beauty and the joy in one of gods many creatures...........................talk to you soon. :cry:

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:52 am

I recently went through this with my 2 yr old ringneck. She had a heart problem. To lose her so young was a shock. To have lost her at 12 must have to been a shock.

I am very sorry. :cry:

They say they dont make good pets yet we live for them... hrm, Im thinking it is we dont always make good parronts is more like it. Wish I had a penny for every 'ew, got a ringneck' reaction. Grrr makes me have to say 'Oh had one and couldnt handle it'? Defensive over my Baby tee hee.

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:10 pm

I got 8 as pets and uhm.. more.. in aviaries outside.
Mew is outside now but Chibi is inside. If you want to see more links to pictures of my birds click the link below my sig.

I had the sunnies at my mums house recently and I cried when I got home and there was no screaming at my car when it pulled up. But they are back now making lots of noise

natalie · Post by **natalie** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 3:35 pm

Hello Barbara, i really feel for u. And we are here for you. I know what it feels like to loose a pet, and the void is un fillable. But as with everything time is a great healer and ur empty feelings will turn to fond memorys that fill ur heart with joy. I lost a german shepard who was my shadow, she was 11 when she suffered from a huge stroke. Im not kiddin when i say she followed me everywhere, i even had to have her leanin on me when i used the bathroom. After i lost her i neglected the garden for a year cos i couldnt bear to not have her following me chasing bee's and generally lookin out for me. So barbara come back and post again soon, we all share ur suffering and hopefully we can make the grieving easier for you. Big hug from across the pond. natalie.xxxxxx

Jade · Post by **Jade** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:01 pm

I know that no words ever spoken (or written) can adequately describe the pain that you are feeling. Just know that we DO understand and will do our best to help you through.

Post by **kyria** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:57 pm

Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. We all understand completely what an impact these babies make on your life. I pray you come through the grieving process quickly and do decide to get a new baby to enjoy. Your story has reaffirmed my dedication and love for my babies, but I know one day, as we all do that things like this are a fact of life :cry:

*hugs*

Post by **Datsun and Family** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:51 am

I am unbelievably sorry for your loss. I am sitting here in tears, Kiwi knew you loved him and he was happy with you his whole life.

If I were to lose one of my babies I do not know how I would cope, they are my children, my whole life.

I hope that in time you heal and maybe decide to share all the love you used to lavish on Kiwi with a new baby. But for now please know we are here and though not all of us have experienced this we can imagine your pain and it terrorfies us, if you need anything or anyone to talk to please just ask.

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:13 am

To Dani03, Julie, Natlie, Neokireeina, Mikaela, Jade, Kyria, Datsun & family and Jen5239.................

Thank you all so very much for your comfort, you will never know how I apreciate it....it is such a great feeling to know that there are still people around that love and respect every small living thing.......I have to tell you, I still don't know where I am at with this, all I do is cry, cry cry ....I cannot bear to be in the same room where his cage use to be. and that was in the dining area of the kitchen, where all the action is..and yesterday was a week that I had lost him at exactly 6:00PM.....so needless to say I had to be out of the house at that time.....I had some errands to run and then I decided to go down the the pet shop where I had bought Kiwi.....I know the owner very well and it is strictly birds that he sells.....well he saw me and wanted to know how everything was going and I told him of my loss and he was very understanding and felt quite bad.....he had 6 of his own birds right in the shop........well call this weird or fate, I don't know which but he had asked me when Kiwi had died and I told him that it was a week exactly ....well he turned to me and said I have something to show you............well he had received just the night before 4 baby ringnecks(3 greens and a yellow) not weaned yet and still bobbing their little heads back and forth.......well needless to say I completely fell to pieces..................he doesn't get baby ringnecks in too often and this was just so strange that I had gone in there last night just to talk to him and see if he could shed some light on as to why Kiwi died.........well he told when I was ready to come in and he will put all four in a tub and I can sit with them and get to know them and then maybe decide ............................well when I left there I was a complete basket case...........I am so torn I don't kniw what to do........I just wanted to share this with you all......and I do appreciate all of your posts.....you are all great and I thank you again for being there for me....at least I know if I say something you are not going to make fun or look at me likeI am a nut like some of the people I know have been doing..........I am considering going back this evening and maybe taking another look, I have not completely decided yet.....I will keep you all posted on what is going on....again that you again, you are wonderful..... talk to you soon

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:16 am

Awww atleast you have the chance to get another. I'd say go for it. If you have the room in your house and heart for another IRN then do it. I know that once I loose Prinny I will get another. I can't stand not living with a bird...hehehe I am a bird lady now.

Dani and Prinny

natalie · Post by **natalie** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:17 am

Barbara im so glad we were all able to help . I think its a gr8 idea that u go and visit these little cuties, even if u av no intention of having one,[ how cute they must be] even if its somewhere to go when u felel overwhelmed with grief, its a shame th shop isnt 24 hour, but its a great way of chaneling ur feelings hun. We are here for u anytime, if u see one of us online then p.m us. We will help u through this. Natalie xxxx

Jade · Post by **Jade** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:57 pm

Sometimes transferring love to a new bird will ease the pain. It won't make you forget Kiwi, but it will help heel you, and not dwell on the loss as much.

We did that when our dog had to be put down. We had Axel for 4 years but because he was a pitbull (and they are banned in Queensland, Australia) we were told by the council that we had to put him down or they would come around and shoot him. He had never been vicious to anyone, and he was the sweetest dog. It still tears me up. My husband didn't want another dog but our son (who was 2 at the time) really missed Axel. My husband came home a few weeks later with 'Harvey' our staffy and honestly - even though i still miss Axel terribly after 8 years, having Harvey in our lives helped us through that initial horrible loss - where you feel like your missing your arm or someting.

It worked for us - of course, it may not work for you. You will find your own way through this, but no matter what, us boardies are here to help.

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:01 pm

GET A CUTIE

thats my advice. It will make some of the pain go away. Not all but some and it will give some meaning to the emptiness you feel. Instead of looking at an empty cage and feeling loss you can look at a full cage and redirect all that love to a new life. Those little babies need a momma and we already know what a great momma you can be thanks to your lovely Kiwi.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:44 pm

Barbara,
I'm with Neo and Dani on this one. Get a baby!!! Kiwi would not want you pining away for him and would want you to offer another baby the wonderful home you gave him. You have so much love to offer these wonderful little birds and your friend just happens to have four! How interesting..... I think it was meant to be! Think about it long and hard! You don't want to pine and feel lonely, get a baby!

Hugs,
Jen

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:12 pm

Good evening all......................I really want to thank you again, you have really been so so good to listen..........I am a bus aide on a mini bus for special education children.....I was telling my bus driver this morning about the 4 baby ring necks and her feeling is that it is fate and all in the timing....she told me that some how I was meant to go to that shop last night to see those babies.....ansd the I am stating to think a little more possitive on it.......I was going to go back this evening but they closed the store at 3....so I will have to wait until tomorrow after workand I pray that they don't sell any of them.......I would love to have the opportunity to be with all four to find the one for me.........I have seen the pictures of all of your babies ladies and each and every one of them is beautiful.....I cried the first time I saw the pictures.
Jade...I am so sorry about you poor little pit bull.....that is one breed dog that has gotten a very bad rep.....it is not the dog, they are beautiful little animals but some of the owners have turned them into fighters etc.........I am glad you have harvey now and I am sure he brightens all your days
I had a black lab mix...Domino, we had him for 13 years and when I had taken him to the vet for his regular check up the vet found a lump on his front leg, they did a biopsy and found it was cancer.....they wanted to take his leg and I wouldn't let them....they told me that he would only live for 2-4 months without the surgery and 6-8 months with the surgery....well Domino lived a whole year and in that year we went to the vet weekly to change his bandages because of the leakage he had from the tumor and then I would take him to Mcdonalds afterwards for 2 hamburgers....the girls there got to know him ......he was not eating at one point , so I would stop and pick up a bagel or a slice of pizzaand bring it home, anything to keep him eating but after the year ...one morning we knew it was his time to go, the cancer had traveled to his lungs and I had to have him put down.....the sadest thing I had to do and please don't laugh but I have his ashes here in a little container up on the armoire in my sons room and Kiwi is on my computer desk... to make a long story short after 2 weeks of not having anyone greeting me at the door when i cam home from work I could not take it...went to a local facility like a pound and I adopted Harley....a yellow lab/shepard....a real honey.....love him just as much but I have never forgotten Domino.. .......you are all such wonderfull people and all of your babies are so beautiful.....................I definitly will keep in touch to let you knoiw what happens...please forgive me for writing such a long message.......you all take care and god bless

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:43 pm

Of course anytime you need to talk please feel free to! My IM name is Sundance8503@yahoo.com. Please IM if you ever are feeling down and need someone to chat to. I welcome your chat anytime. I love talking about these birds and just about anything.

Dani and Prinny

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:13 am

Barbara,
Please DON'T ever feel the need to apologize for a long post! That's what we're here for!! We love each and every one of our extended family members and we're here for you. And guess what?? I have my Great Dane's, Poto and Fallyn, ashes at home in my spare room on our bookcase! They were my babies and I could NEVER get rid of their ashes!!! So you aren't as strange as you may think people think!!! I COMPLETELY understand. I have no children and these critters are my children. I live for these animals. I love to spoil them and take care of them. So we understand. I too am here for you if you EVER need to talk, cry, vent, yell, scream..........ANYTHING!!! Feel free to "pm" and we'll get in touch if you want. I'm so happy you're thinking of getting another baby! I think you'll be so happy that you did! PLEASE stay on the board and keep posting. You're part of the family now! Like it or not!

We've got ya' now. Keep us posted.
Hugs,
Jennifer

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:55 am

good morning all......you have all certainly been great in helping me through this difficult time.....my husband also is not really an animal person, I think he just humors me sometimes, and I know that he is just hoping that I am not going to get another baby.......but with all of your support and messages and comforting thoughts, I think I may go back to the store tonight and visit with the babys for awhile and see how I feel and then just let whatever happens happen........if it is meant to be I will certainly know..................I have a story to tell you...one of the lady bus drivers I work with was telling us yesterday that her daughter went in to feed her cocketeil and found him dead....the daughter was crushed, she use to sleep with the bird etc.......so she told us she was going to the local pet shop and she was buying another bird......she is another good person, has a lot on her plate,going through a horrible divorce, has major health problems and another daughter with cancer....and now this with her younger daughters bird....it is a shame that we are dealt so many bad cards throughout our journey in life............well ladies I am going to close for now, have to get myself ready to go back to work......I am looking to leave one of my jobs, hopfully in June and this will allow me to spend more time with and doing the things I love.....have a wonderful day and thank you for your understanding....I am very fortunate to have made so many new and wonderful friends.......take care, will let you all know what happens after this evening..............Barbara

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:57 am

Oh please do tell how it goes! Try not to fall in love with all the babies as I tend to do :wink:

Dani and Prinny

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:02 am

Yeah, if your husband isn't an animal person he might be a little put off if you come home with four of them.

Tee hee!

Hugs,
Jen

julie · Post by **julie** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:50 am

i would probably come home with four as well.jen my sister breeds great danes.she has 7 pups at the moment i will post a pic for you.

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:14 am

good morning all.......it is 6 AM in the morning ...just getting myself ready for work.....well I have another baby......another green ring neck....I was so tempted to take the other two as well....the little yellow one was already sold.........................now I have to think of a unisex name, my 4th graders at school thought of Kiwis name when I first got him, maybe will leave it up to them again......I just had to let you know....will chat later......going to visit him tonight, won't have him home for at least another month, still so young......see you later.....Barbara xoxoxoxo

natalie · Post by **natalie** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:39 am

Im so happy for you, and excited. You have a whole month to prepare your new babys home.
Its so difficult to think of a name for any of the babys because of not knowing the sex, but its a great idea to let ur school children name him/her. Atleast then if its daft u can blame them, lol :lol:

Anyway so glad u happier, Nataliexxx

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:01 am

Yay! You got a baby. I'm so happy for you. I think you'll find that this will help to ease the pain! I'm so happy for you!!! Please keep us posted on how things go. And now you MUST post in the other forums! You are a family member now and HAVE to keep posting or we'll worry! Let us know the name your kiddies think of! Can't wait to hear it!

JULIE..... Your sister breeds Great Danes??? I'm soooooooooo jealous! How fun!!! Please post pictures as soon as you can! They really are gentle giants!!! I had two fawns. I miss them dearly and they've been in puppy heaven for close to 10 years now.

Again, Barbara, I'm so happy for you.

Hugs,
Jen

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:34 am

Congrats! Bet s/he is a cutie :wink:

Dani and Prinny

julie · Post by **julie** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:50 pm

congratulations on the new baby thats so exciting.
jen my sister has two adult fawns and the pups are fawn as well.the male won biggest dog at a animal show in wagga on sat when she gets the pics back i will post them.

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:02 pm

Ooo please so post pics Julie...I used to have a dane, or I should say my parents had one, when I was young. What a couch potato!

Dani and Prinny

Jade · Post by **Jade** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:22 pm

Glad things are working out fine for you!

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:25 pm

hi all.....................hope everyone is doing well..............I just wanted to let you know that tonight I went back to visit my little one at the store....well the little one that I was undecided about last night is mine also.....it was a toss up between #002 and 005.....couldn't decide....well ladies I now have 2 ringnecks.....I could not be more excited and thrilled......my husband I have to say has been taking this pretty good especially since I told him tonight there will be a 2nd one coming home

..............now I am looking for a double cage for them...they told me at the store not to put them in the same cage because they will bond with each other and not with me and also they won't be as tame......is this true?........please let me know, I would appreciate it......I wanted toshare this good news with all of you....I took some pictures tonight of the four of them and then of my two......how do I go about posting them to show you all......thanks to all of you and your advise ......I now have to think of names for the two of them........have a good evening and will talk to you all soon...........................you all are great.......Barbara

Dani03 · Post by **Dani03** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:35 pm

Hun actually IRN do NOT pair bond...and will end up killing each other. Get seperate cages!

Dani and Prinny

natalie · Post by **natalie** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:05 am

Barbara u must be over the moon. Two of the little darlings. Boy have u got ur work cut out for u, its like having twins, :lol:

Well i cant wait to here what antics they get up 2, keep us posted. Natalie xx

elaine · Post by **elaine** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:36 am

Hello Barbara, I felt so sad when I read through this post. I too know what its like to lose a little special friend. The irn I have now (Smokey) replaced a lost pet. Whilst I still cried over the loss, the new little face looking at me cheered me up. I still think about my lost bird but would not be without my little smokey, he is still only young (4months old) and an absolute delight - Go for that new little birdy and give s/he the love and friendship your Kiwi was so honored to have shared with you.

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:37 am

I think if they grow up together they will be fine in the same cage, if you spend lots of time with them both they will be tame. Well... at least until they are two years old.

I have one cage for 4 suns, and one cage for 3 ringnecks and a cockatiel.
The ringnecks dont hurt each other. I'm pretty sure I have two boys and a girl. Perhaps If I had two girls it would be different.

Now I'm not saying two cages isnt better. I mean that would be more room for them right? I'm just saying it might not be absolutely necessary. And again only because they are tame and fairly young, I wouldnt try with adult birds.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 6:28 am

Oh Barbara!!
I'm so happy and excited for you!!!! The way I post pictures is open an account at photobucket.com. It's free. Then you just upload your pictures from your computer to photobucket. Once that's done you open a post here and copy the last line under the picture. Under the pictures it's going to say "url" "tag" and "img". The "img" is the line you will copy. Then come to this site and hit paste and it should insert the picture. The way to check is to hit preview on this screen before you hit submit to see if the pic. is inserted. I hope this makes sense to you. Good luck and please try to post some pics of the babies. I'm so happy for you!

Hugs,
Jen

darkcloudchild · Post by **darkcloudchild** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:26 am

I got my two babies when they were 3 months old and put them in the same cage. I ended up with one female and one male. They are both tame and love to interact with us. They are turning 3 in April. Loki loves to be the center of attention and when he is, Kozmo gets jealous and chases him off. It's quite comical.

Although, for the days that Kozmo is really PMS'in I wish I had separate cages for them, and may look at seperating them here eventually because she chases poor Loki around the cage, and he never seems to be able to keep a long tail feather very long.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:38 am

Rena,
I'm kind of going thru Kozmo and Loki withdrawal! You need to post some more videos!! And I love the pic. of them on the swing together.

Jen

darkcloudchild · Post by **darkcloudchild** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:55 am

I'm trying to get some videos of them again, just been hectic at home lately. I borrowed my mom's cam-corder cause I gotta get some videos for my grandpa before I go see him next month too, so I'll be sharing, I promise.

My avatar picture is of them I think on the first day we brought them home from the breeders. They were 3 months old, and we brought them home on Father's Day. That swing is their absolute favorite too, they sleep on it every night still (although I think Kozmo kicks Loki off of it, and he hangs out as close to it as he can get).

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:32 pm

good evening......sorry I have not been around the past few days.......been going to bird store to spend time with new baby.........I told you I had bought 2 ringnecks......well my husband was not happy with that , he was ok with one but not with two........so I had to make a decision and give one of them up.......I decided to keep the little one#2.....I had bought #2 and # 5.......well #2 is the runt and so lovable and since the girl gave him to me by mistake in the beginning, I thought this must have been a sign that he is the one I should have ..... he was a little shy in the beginning but now since I have been going a few times a day there to watch them hand feed him, he now jumps to the front of the cage when he sees me coming and bobs his little head up and down and when I hold him , he stays very close to me and makes little clucking noises...the store owner, who I know was very understanding and with the extra money I bought the new baby his cage and a few toys .....now I have to think of a name.......since it is so close to easter I was rolling around the name Jelly Bean.....he looks just like a a round little green jelly bean.....I really can't wait until he can come home......I love all the pictures that you have been posting of your babies, they are all oh so beautiful......will keep you all post as to when the baby will be coming home.....talk to you all soon............hugs Barbara

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julie · Post by **julie** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 1:17 am

barbara maybe you could ask if you can feed the baby when you are there then the baby might have a stronger bond with you.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:53 am

Hey Barbara,
I completely understand where your husband is coming from. My husband wasn't thrilled about me getting another one. But we couldn't hold Byndi at all and it was killing me. I think Jelly Bean is a cute name. Take pictures as soon as you can. Post them too. Chat soon.

Hugs,
Jen

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:04 am

good morning all...................I can't begin to tell you all, how much this little bird has lifted my spirits......he was a little stand offish in the begining and I had to go in and pick him out of the cage but now when I go to visit him (which is at least twice a day) , he sees me coming and he is up at the front of the cage with his beak through the bars making clucking noises at me and bobbing his little head up and down.......................he has captured my heart completely

.....he is still being hand fed and I will definitly ask tonight when I go if they will allow me to feed him........he is a very good eater, will fit into my family perfectly......his little crop is bulging when he is finished...that is why I kind of thought the name jelly bean fit (because he is so round).....I should be able to bring him home in the next 3 weeks or so and I can't begin to tell you , how I can't wait....to hear the little noises in my house again....as soon as I get him/her home i will start talking and repeating words again just like I did to Kiwi when I got him and hopfully this little one will be able to talk............I am so happy to be able to share my happiness and joy with you all....you were all here to share my tears and sadness when I lost Kiwi........your kindness is priceless.....I will certainly be keeping you all up to date on my new baby........love & hugs to all of you

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:49 am

Barbara,
How exciting it must be to go to the store and have that little baby run to the front of the cage anticipating your arrival!! Must make your heart soar! I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad you decided to get this baby and give it a wonderful life like you gave Kiwi! Please keep us posted and as soon as you get pics. please get em on here!

Hugs,
Jen

Post by **Datsun and Family** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:54 pm

Well Barbara I have to say you are not the only one excited about this little bird! I am just about bursting waiting for an update every day and when it gets closer to bringing lil jelly bean home we will all be on the edgo of our computer chairs waiting for pics and stories of his first day in his new home....

Oh goodness I am just so happy for you and I cant wait till he gets to go home to a loving caring family

julie · Post by **julie** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:10 pm

its very exciting i cant wait till you get her/him home and post some pics.

bobbisox41 · Post by **bobbisox41** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:48 pm

datsun & family.........................is datsun an alexandrine ringneck??????...he sure looks big and oh is he beautiful...................will definitly keep you all posted ...you will just have to let me know how I go about posting pictures of him....................thanks again...hugs Barbara

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fantastic news Barbara

2 little darlings, oooo ur soooooo lucky