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There is a budgie shaped hole in my broken heart. When I came downstairs yesterday morning, I discovered my beloved bugie Tiny had passed away. He had been sleeping a lot since April but was 5 years old so had put it down to his age. In the last couple of weeks he had got super cuddly and at every opportunity wanted out of the cage and would run up my arm to snuggle in my neck. Then when I had my cowl on the other day, he dived in and snuggled down in there like it was a nest. He would even go to sleep in my hands.
I still have another budgie Robin, who hasn’t had as much attention as he might of, because of Tiny being so tame. Its not poor Robins fault, he was roughly caught in the shop when we first got him and I was laid up with my busted ankle when he first came home so he didn’t get as much attention in the vital early months as would have been ideal in helping him settle and get over his fear of hands. He will take food from me so will take lots of time and hope he learns that I’m not a threat and just bring him nice things like food and treats.
Billie 😦 😦 😦
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve lost your little friend Tiny, they do manage to burrow deep into our affections and our lives don’t they? You have some lovely memories of him and if the above image is anything to go by, some lovely photos too, when the pain finally softens you will have these to call on.
In the mean time, Robin will help you. It’s amazing how when one pet moves on the remaining one comes into their own and totally surprises you with the strength of their personality.
I had two Afghans two years apart in age and always thought the younger one was a little ‘thick’ until my old boy left us. Khan then emerged as a completely different dog, clever and bold whereas before he’d totally relied on his older companion to do things for him. I saw him in a new light.
Thinking of you Billie…..
Thanks Lynn
Don’t have as many pics as I’d like, my camera has a red beam that goes off which freaks out the birds.
Robin is a bit stresssed at bedtime when he realises he has to sleep alone, but has been more chatty with me today. Hope we can build a stronger bond, now he’ll get more attention.
I had an African grey parrot once called Killer. He was the sweetest thing around and learned to shake his head and dance when I tell him too. RIP Tiny.
Hi Monica
Ohh African Greys are amazing, I heard they have the IQ of a 3 year old child. Wonderful birds but a bit big for me, and I’m too old to have one now I’m in my 40s.
Yes he was such a smart little thing : )
Sorry to hear about Tiny – and know how these small and larger creatures can occupy such a big space in our lives. It sounds as though he had plenty of comfort in these last few months – and agree with Lynn sometimes the other pet can develop into something different without the competition.
It seems to be happening that way Helene, even this early I can see a bit of a personality change in Robin. Thank you for you kind words.
Billie-so sorry for the loss of your beloved Tiny; may you and Robin find comfort in each other as you both grieve the deep loss of a beloved friend. Thinking of you…
Thanks, Robin is qhite chirpy at the moment. He’s enjoying being back in the big cage again, the only time he gets really worried is bed time when he realises he has to sleep by himself then he gets really anxious. He’s getting a lot of attention now which he seems to be enjoying.
So sorry to hear about Tiny. A loss like that is never easy.
Thanks Seth, its gonna take a while.
Oh Billie I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Tiny and can well understand the large hole that he has left. On a brighter note you had 5 happy, lovely years together and Robin will need your attention now. I will treasure your photo of Tiny snuggling against your neck.
Hugs
Lynn xx
Thanks Lynn
I’m so glad I risked taking that photo, I had to use a mirror for the screen on the camera so I knew he was in view. He looks bleery as he was asleep when I took it and the flash woke him up. I’ll treasure that photo too.
Robin is a bit bemused by all the attention, sometimes he thinks its Christmas and is all YEY other times he gets anxious, he always has been very flighty. Talking to him quietly so hoping we can get a good bond going. He would step on my hand for treats before,just taking things slow with him. Miss my baby tho 😦
I’m so sorry, thinking of you all xxx
Thanks Gina x
Tiny looks gorgeous, just like my Dexter. Sorry you lost him and I hope Robin has come into his own.