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Post by Hezz on Jun 10, 2019 0:27:05 GMT
I am so sorry, helenmat. I can only imagine how terrible and upsetting it must have been to find him like that. Poor, dear little Ernie. Rest in peace, little man, knowing that you are lucky to have been loved as much as you were. Take care of yourself Helen. I am glad that you were able to have some family around you, even if Alex wasn't able to be with you. xx
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Post by helenmat on Jun 10, 2019 5:11:58 GMT
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Post by rose on Jun 10, 2019 13:51:11 GMT
So very very sorry to hear about Ernie, helenmat. So awful for you, especially being when you're on your own. Thinking of you and poor little Eric ...
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Post by helenmat on Jun 11, 2019 5:21:31 GMT
Thanks rose. x Eric is very quiet and still looking for his pal. I am making sure I give him lots of attention and talk to him. He has suddenly started moulting and it makes me wonder if it could be brought about by the stress. Anyway he sat on my shoulder yesterday for over 20 mins and I just kept rubbing my cheek against him. He seemed to get some comfort from it. Alex is home now and off work for two days so he will have some company.
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Post by helenmat on Jun 11, 2019 5:21:42 GMT
Thanks rose. x Eric is very quiet and still looking for his pal. I am making sure I give him lots of attention and talk to him. He has suddenly started moulting and it makes me wonder if it could be brought about by the stress. Anyway he sat on my shoulder yesterday for over 20 mins and I just kept rubbing my cheek against him. He seemed to get some comfort from it. Alex is home now and off work for two days so he will have some company.
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Post by rose on Jun 11, 2019 7:36:50 GMT
Thanks rose. x Eric is very quiet and still looking for his pal. I am making sure I give him lots of attention and talk to him. He has suddenly started moulting and it makes me wonder if it could be brought about by the stress. Anyway he sat on my shoulder yesterday for over 20 mins and I just kept rubbing my cheek against him. He seemed to get some comfort from it. Alex is home now and off work for two days so he will have some company. Keeping budgies can be so heartbreaking ... It reminds me of when dear Ian died, and I had a poor little Eric of my own to worry about. Though he hadn't known Ian nearly as long as Eric had Ernie, and was doubtless very relieved a few weeks later when I took him back to the aviary he'd lived in for two years before he came to me ... Really hope your Eric adapts to the new situation as quickly as possible.
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Post by helenmat on Jun 11, 2019 21:47:33 GMT
We are trying to bond separately again with Eric. Because him and Ernie really were inseparable I think he’s finding it tough. We are determined to try and fill the gap left with attention.
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Post by helenmat on Jun 12, 2019 18:50:26 GMT
Just took these very unflattering pictures but Eric seems to be enjoying the attention and has spent quiet a bit of time on my shoulder. He has eaten some spinach today and is currently tucking into his seed. He isn't moving about in his cage much but has had a good fly about today.
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Post by ffiscool on Jun 12, 2019 19:47:17 GMT
Awwww, love him
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Post by Hezz on Jun 13, 2019 7:22:45 GMT
He will be looking to you and Alex to fill the hole in his flock; glad you are both there for him. xx
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Post by Shirls on Jun 13, 2019 8:14:33 GMT
So sorry to read about this helenmat. Fly high little one.
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Post by samwiseg on Jun 13, 2019 10:30:22 GMT
Awww helenmat you poor poor woman my heart goes out to you! You must not blame yourselves for any of this, my thoughts are with you both at this time xx
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Post by helenmat on Jun 13, 2019 19:25:49 GMT
Thanks samwiseg I have to admit it does feel like we are being punished for something. I still really can't believe the bad luck we have had with the birds, and we love them so much it does seem quite unfair.
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Post by suesbird on Jun 13, 2019 19:54:47 GMT
It is so unfair for you but at least they have been loved 😘
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Post by Jane on Jul 2, 2019 5:46:16 GMT
Oh helenmat I’m so sorry to read this. You’ve had more than your fair share of loss in recent times. I had (& lost) 3 sick birds in a row so I know what you mean about feeling punished but life’s just rubbish sometimes. Downs as well as ups. Hugs to you all and I hope you’re ok xxx
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