LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[TwoCrows]

Gorgeous bird, I'm so sorry. Were any of then a bonded pair? I imagine the two cockatiels

I purchased a pair of Cockatiels from a breeder about 28 years ago, they produced a few clutches during their lives. About 6 months after bringing the Cockatiels home...there was Skeebie. Skeebie came from the same breeder, she was the only bird that hatched from a clutch of eggs and the breeder didn't want to rehome this little one to just anyone being without a mate. Knowing I was trustable with small parrots having purchased the Cockatiels from her, she convinced me I NEEDED to take this lone Lovebird! We were a bonded pair ever after, she pretty much lived on my shoulder. She passed away at age 12, fairly average age for a Lovebird. Of all the birds, chickens, quail, dogs, cats, you name it that I have kept over my years, I was never so devastated when Skeebie passed on. Wanted to jump into the grave with her.

 

[TwoCrows]

I had been tempted last week when I found her nest to move everything somewhere safe, but didn't want her to break and end up incubating them myself. Well, I'm doing that anyhow.

And of course, I broke the three hens that kept fighting over the one nesting box, so no broodies. Actually, there is one more, but I have no idea where her nest is! I've looked and tried to follow her, and nope!

So sorry Wind.

 

[fluffycrow]

I purchased a pair of Cockatiels from a breeder about 28 years ago, they produced a few clutches during their lives. About 6 months after bringing the Cockatiels home...there was Skeebie. Skeebie came from the same breeder, she was the only bird that hatched from a clutch of eggs and the breeder didn't want to rehome this little one to just anyone being without a mate. Knowing I was trustable with small parrots having purchased the Cockatiels from her, she convinced me I NEEDED to take this lone Lovebird! We were a bonded pair ever after, she pretty much lived on my shoulder. She passed away at age 12, fairly average age for a Lovebird. Of all the birds, chickens, quail, dogs, cats, you name it that I have kept over my years, I was never so devastated when Skeebie passed on. Wanted to jump into the grave with her.

Oh she was very very special. I can't imagine how painful her passing must've been. I'm so sorry

 

[TwoCrows]

Oh she was very very special. I can't imagine how painful her passing must've been. I'm so sorry

Thanks! I balled like a baby for months, had to wear sunglasses in public to hide my eyes. I hardened over time but I still miss the heck out of my little Skeebie.

 

[fluffycrow]

She's adorable. The losses of out beloved animals hurt so much, sometimes

Thanks! I balled like a baby for months, had to wear sunglasses in public to hide my eyes. I hardened over time but I still miss the heck out of my little Skeebie.
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[TwoCrows]

She's adorable. The losses of out beloved animals hurt so much, sometimes

Yes they do. Some of these creatures get so interwoven in our hearts, we lose a part of ourselves when they pass.

 

[fluffycrow]

Yes they do. Some of these creatures get so interwoven in our hearts, we lose a part of ourselves when they pass.

Absolutely

 

[Canadian Wind]

Absolutely

Don't you mean abso-chikin-lutely?

 

[Canadian Wind]

Oh I'm so sorry . Maybe follow her?

I tried, believe me! She has the knack of disappearing *just* when I turn around for a second! If I watch her, she stays out.

 

[fluffycrow]

Don't you mean abso-chikin-lutely?

I thought about it, but to be honest it doesn't seem to be a good reply in this scenario