Hello!
I recently moved and had to leave my bird back in California, where I lived before the move. Luckily, we found a great home for him with a family friend who is treating him like a prince. He was a blue budgie named Wonton, with quite a bad attitude. I had him for only a year and a few month before the surprise move was mentioned. I got him from a pet store which I learned was not a good idea a bit too late... He was pretty territorial it seemed, aggressive, and not a happy camper. I talked to him daily and handled him every now and then. In time I taught him to step up, but he wasn't a big fan of being handled. I got him along with another budgie, Sushi, who is no longer with us. His cause of death is not known in full, but we suspect that Wonton killed him. I was away from home when this happened and was getting reports from my family members. There were no open wounds, but we think there could have been an internal problem or possible shock? I'm not sure. I was devastated by the news, as I am sure you could well imagine. At first, I wanted Wonton gone, I would still care for him of course! But my interactions with him lessened for a few days after Sushi's death, I would talk to him and play music for him, but tried not to physically handle him as much. Suddenly after those few days, I no longer had many hard feelings towards Wonton, I hated what he did of course! but murderer or not, I wanted to try to build a relationship with him. Then we moved and that idea was thrown out the window...
So, now I am currently birdless and it leaves a gaping hole in my heart. Not only because my bird could not come here with me, but every pet I had is not here with me. I also have three dogs and a dwarf bunny, they are with my grandmother. I'm living with my Aunt and she does NOT like animals, at least housing them. It's sad and lonely at times without the companionship of my beloved pets. With thanks!!, this pushed me to get into volunteering at an animal shelter. With that I currently volunteer for a cat and dog shelter, it is just lovely. Still, I miss having a bird(and other pets) of course, but there is not much I can do for the time being.
Anyways!! I should talk a bit about myself! ...and this is long, I am sorry but I am known for typing and saying more than is necessarily necessary. I like to watch anime and adore Japanese culture. Drawing and reading are my common pass times. I have been interested in birds for almost 2 years now. It developed pretty quick, it's near an obsession at the point. Especially now that I am stuck birdless. I spend tons of time researching different species of birds. And that's about it...
I also have some questions that I am dying to find the answers to! Or even shared opinions. That is why I went looking for a bird forum I could join. Also, would just like a place where I can talk to people about birds.
My first question is about breeding lovebirds and what forum should I go to to ask that?
My reason for asking is because the next bird I would like is a lovebird and later on, I would like to breed them.
The second question is, What forum should I go to to ask for an opinion about birds? Be it for the bird itself or about possible problems concerning a bird? Or even just to ask for opinions.
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. Your shelter work indeed sounds like a great development for you, especially considering what you've been through.
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