Very Difficult to Tell Members

[spiritbird]

Please do not judge me for this was so difficult. People tend to think to re-home a bird is shameful and I do feel guilty. The two English Budgies are making Gypsy's life miserable even though they are not in the same cage. He has lost his status as a flock member. I want him to be happy as he was smiling in the photo. I have found a home for him where he will become a flock member in an indoor aviary. He will be going tomorrow.

I know my pretty boy will be well cared for and fly with the other Parakeets in this aviary. They are all American. I have no idea why he was rejected by the pair - Chipper and Daisy. :shame:

[Mare]

Oh, Dianne, I'm sorry you're having to let little Gypsy go. I know you wouldn't do it if it wasn't the best thing for him. I hope his move will enhance his life. Will you be keeping in contact with the new owner?

[kendrafitz]

I'm so sorry Dianne. But I believe that you are doing what you feel is best for Gypsy. So I don't know why anyone would judge you. The easiest thing to do would be selfish and keep him despite him being unhappy. What you are doing is hard for you, but Gypsy will be happier. I commend you for making such a difficult decision and I hope you are ok.

[mrgoogls]

sorry you gotta let him go :( but you gotta do what you gotta do i guess. he will be happy in his new home.

[Debra]

Oh, Dianne, I'm so sorry to see this. I know it was a heartwrenching decision. But you know what is best for your flock and if he isn't happy, then kudos to you for seeing that he ends up with a home where he can be happy. Take solace in that. (((((Hugs))))) to you.

[Pinkbirdy]

Its ok :) I would have had such a hard time seeing the conflict [Im sure he will appreciate your decision]

[spiritbird]

Thanks everyone. Tears in eyes now. I am friends with his new person. She lives with her dad and he built her a huge bird room. I also work with her so this gives me some comfort and so do you all my bird friends. I just wish I could understand bird psychology.

[ShellyBorg]

I am a firm believer in doing whats best for out birds, not for our self's. I am sure he will be in heaven in a large in door flight!

[Honesty]

I am so sorry you had to make this difficult decision Dianne, but I know you have only done what is best for Gypsy! We certainly are not going to judge you over it!

[JudiNH]

A[Users must be registered and logged in to view attached photos or hyperlinks] a tough decision. But it sounds like you made the right one. Gypsy will be happier, and that is what matters. :)

[spiritbird]

Gypsy was always my wild one. Now he is flying in a wonderful bird room just made for parakeets. She takes in only parakeets that are known to her and are not so tame. she now has 5 in the room and will slowly increase the flock to about 10. When I took him there early this morning he seemed right at home and I can tell you Chipper and Daisy are happy together and do not seem to miss him but I do.

[Blancaej]

Oh Dianne, I'm so sorry you had to give up Gypsy. I'm sorry I'm late on this, but as you know, December was a crazy month for me.

Anyway, I think you are doing the right thing and are being unselfish to make him happy. There is nothing harder to do then that. You deserve a hug for caring enough to do what's best. :th_hug8:

[Turquoise]

I'm a little late on this as well. Diane you are a very good parront and I am glad you have a great home for Gypsy.:th_hug8: I too had to re-home all my first parrots I had many years ago when life situations changed. I found them a wonderful family and hand delivered them and all their accessories free of charge. I used to stay in contact by phone. They were not close to me, but I know they have been very happy. It happens and we do what we can for our fabies. :)

[Minamommy]

I understand your pain. You made the right choice for your flock and for Gypsy. That is what it takes to be a great Parront. I just gave my parakeet to my friend and vet. She hated me and wouldn't come out of the cage. Mina wanted to kill her so when my vet asked if she could have her for a bit to sit with her Too and keep it company will it was love a first sight for them. I so hope Gypsy will find her love too. Your doing a brave and wonderfully selfless act.

[spiritbird]

Thanks you very much. Gypsy is living with 5 other keets and loving every minute.

[Rita]

Hello Dianne,

Don't feel guilty for letting Gypsy go.
You have come to this desision because you care so much about him and for you it's difficult to let him go just because you love him.
But you only want the best for him and that's why you came to this desision. It would be selfish to keep him knowing he would be unhappy about his life.
I hope, because you are friends with Gypsy's new person, you will get updates about Gypsy and that you can visit her.

Take care Dianne!

Greetings from the Netherlands,
Rita