I’m wondering if they are both doing poorly because they are apart….
I would tend to think that is most likely the case.I’m wondering if they are both doing poorly because they are apart….
Keep PudgeI don't even know what the right thing to do is anymore
I asked if the other can come back to her house.Keep Pudge
@Xoetix is trying to do the right thing for both of the birds however giving Pudge up doesnt mean this will improve Burts situation does it ? they may be struggling being apart for a while but this can be worked through if Pudge is grieving.
It really does. I don’t think I’ll get another small species as a single after this. Anything Tteok-sized or smaller will have a buddy (just because I don’t think I could do two SC2s - one demonic seagull is enough for me)The story of Burt and Pudge just highlights how sensitive birds can be, the bonds they form, the complex social needs.
I'm so sorry that it's come to this for everyones sakes. That they both got so upset being seperated and that now you'll have to say goodbye to Pudge as well. I think it's very noble of you to be willing to let him go to another home so they can both be happy even though that means you'll be losing them both.I talked with the vet yesterday afternoon, and she said based on all the diagnostics coming back as clean and without any underlying illness/infection, her best guess when considering the whole situation is depression. Burt didn’t have a bird companion for the three years he was with his owner, came to me and nearly immediately bonded to Pudge, then left without his new love. Going on that, she thinks it’s all stemming from depression.
He did eat more on his own overnight, but is so far uninterested in treats, toys, or interaction even with his owner (whom he does love - she can actually hold him without him trying to bite the hell out of her the way he did me). He’ll be going home today, thankfully.
While I hate to do it, I can’t let him nearly die because of the decisions the humans in his life made. I’ll be bringing Pudge to her either tomorrow or Monday. Pudge is still doing poorly in that, while he is eating, it’s not much, and he’s flock calling constantly whether I’m in the room and he’s on me or not.
Pudge might be my buddy, but I’m not his species and he’s miserable without another Quaker now.
It’s been super crappy. I haven’t cried yet, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be wrecked on the drive home once it fully sinks in. I hate having to do it.I'm so sorry that it's come to this for everyones sakes. That they both got so upset being seperated and that now you'll have to say goodbye to Pudge as well. I think it's very noble of you to be willing to let him go to another home so they can both be happy even though that means you'll be losing them both.
You have utmost sympathy for what your going through. I sincerely hope that once they are reunited that they are both normal again and you'll have peace with your decision.
I'm glad yall will have it in writing though that if ever she can't keep them they will come home to you.
*hugs* it's such a hard decision and so unfair that this whole situation is happening.It’s been super crappy. I haven’t cried yet, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be wrecked on the drive home once it fully sinks in. I hate having to do it.
I hadn't realized he was with first owner for 3 years before coming to you.I talked with the vet yesterday afternoon, and she said based on all the diagnostics coming back as clean and without any underlying illness/infection, her best guess when considering the whole situation is depression. Burt didn’t have a bird companion for the three years he was with his owner, came to me and nearly immediately bonded to Pudge, then left without his new love. Going on that, she thinks it’s all stemming from depression.
He did eat more on his own overnight, but is so far uninterested in treats, toys, or interaction even with his owner (whom he does love - she can actually hold him without him trying to bite the hell out of her the way he did me). He’ll be going home today, thankfully.
While I hate to do it, I can’t let him nearly die because of the decisions the humans in his life made. I’ll be bringing Pudge to her either tomorrow or Monday. Pudge is still doing poorly in that, while he is eating, it’s not much, and he’s flock calling constantly whether I’m in the room and he’s on me or not.
Pudge might be my buddy, but I’m not his species and he’s miserable without another Quaker now.
Yeah, she’d had him from weaning up until she got sick, then her dad took him and wasn’t doing an awesome job. I guess on the good side, I got him eating pellets again and not just seed before he went back. Silver lining and all that, lolI hadn't realized he was with first owner for 3 years before coming to you.
It is , silver lining he also got a life long buddy and that is no small thing.Yeah, she’d had him from weaning up until she got sick, then her dad took him and wasn’t doing an awesome job. I guess on the good side, I got him eating pellets again and not just seed before he went back. Silver lining and all that, lol
I appreciate that! And yeah, I’ll definitely be getting updates. I told her to wait a couple weeks before telling me if they’re happier than ever though because i don’t know if my heart could take itIt is , silver lining he also got a life long buddy and that is no small thing.
Sometimes we are the in between angels .
Selfishly I want to see constant updates on the 2. To know they have overcome this and are living their best life!
And I'm going to add that I'm also willing to be a standby back up. If a situation arises were neither of you are able. It just makes me feel better to o
putthsat out there. But I want them forever loved in their new home!!!
This is so amazing of you to offerIt is , silver lining he also got a life long buddy and that is no small thing.
Sometimes we are the in between angels .
Selfishly I want to see constant updates on the 2. To know they have overcome this and are living their best life!
And I'm going to add that I'm also willing to be a standby back up. If a situation arises were neither of you are able. It just makes me feel better to put that out there. But I want them forever loved in their new home!!!
I love quakers, 2 more loves id make it work.This is so amazing of you to offer