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Post by sadiesmom on Jun 7, 2012 10:07:25 GMT -7
Hi all, my name is Pam. I am not new to greys, but sadie is new to our home. we lost the love of my life, henry in January. He was 20 years old and suddenly became ill this past new years eve. I called every Avian Dr and could not find one in to try and help. I was told to bring him at 7 am new years day...he did not make it. he died in my arms being told he was a good boy and how much he was loved  I have been heart broken ever since. In comes Sadie. My in-laws had a grey "sadie". she is 10 years old. my mother-in-law passed away end of January and father-in-law has been having trouble keeping up with sadie. she came to us 3 weeks ago. the good thing is, she knows us, but it has been a tough adjustment for her. she was out of the cage all the time and now she does not want to come out at all. we have 3 dogs (she had never seen a dog in her life). we put them out to have her join us in some fun but she is too afraid. she is amused by them and seems to be happy enough but she does not want to come out. she sings, talks, laughs and this morning she took her first bath. I'm hoping over time she will realize that when the dogs are put out, they are out and its fun to come out and play. anyways, just needed to yack about the new girl in town  going to read up on some posts now. Pam |
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Post by Jane on Jun 7, 2012 10:33:49 GMT -7
Hello Pam and Sadie and welcome to the forum.
I am so sorry to hear about Henry. I hope having Sadie will help you to make the way forward. My two Greys are 20 and 18.
Jane
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Post by sadiesmom on Jun 7, 2012 12:09:24 GMT -7
thank you, Jane. Even with all the dogs and the tortoise wandering in and out, there has been a huge void without henry. he was the center of all that went on here. he loved the dogs and would call their names and throw them food. He was the ultimate busy body! asking "anybody want a sandwich" or when things seemed more crazy than usual, yelling out "don't bump your head". He even knew the neighbors by name and would tell us who he was seeing out the window. He would whistle for the dogs when he would see a dog outside and they would all come running. Poor Sadie whistles and can't figure out all the comotion it causes... he's a tough act to follow but we definately love her a lot and she brightens our days |
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Post by beakertrout on Jun 7, 2012 14:00:49 GMT -7
Sorry for your loss(s).
I got Beaker after my amazon, Jeff, passed after 22 years.
I swore, NO MORE PARROTS.
The breeder/bird woman who helped with Jeff offered me first pick of a new brood of greys.
The second time I went there, Beaker ran/waddled right up to me and that was that.
Even the breeder was surprised.
Great bird.
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Post by sadiesmom on Jun 7, 2012 15:05:18 GMT -7
beaker, it is a wonderful thing to gain the trust of a bird of time, but there is something so special about an instant "love connection". when we found Henry, he was 4 mos old. he was in a playpen and ran right over and up on my husband's hand....that was it!! he loved us both his whole life. He tolerated the kids but he truly loved us both. We loved Henry so much that I always thought if anything ever happened to him I could never want another bird. Circumstances kind of dictated what would be but I have to say, this little girl is such a doll. When she took her first bath this morning, I was so happy that she was comfortable enough to do so. She was making the biggest mess and having the greatest time...so though it wasn't in our plans we are really happy to have another too |
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Post by beakertrout on Jun 7, 2012 17:34:52 GMT -7
Beaker may get his name changed to Velcro.
I can do just about anything with him, like turn him upside down, tickle, and just general horseplay with a little rough housing, but no biting.
Complete 180 of the way Jeff was, even though I was the only one that could get along with him, and even that deteriorated towards the end.
It is the natural course of life, but that doesn't mean we have to like it.
Accepting it and moving on is the best medicine.
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Post by Haz on Jun 7, 2012 18:58:28 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear about Henry. I lost my darling Max in the month of January too. By the time I realized he was sick, we drove across town in freezing rain to the vet and by the time we got there, he could hardly stand up. He too didn't last until the next morning. I was so broken hearted and didn't start to feel better until I considered getting another grey.
We got baby Chyloe a couple of weeks after losing Max. She will be four in October and is quite a character.
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Post by sadiesmom on Jun 7, 2012 19:28:56 GMT -7
thank you, Haz. I'm so sorry about your Max. I know exactly how you feel and you probably heard me crying in Canada. Chyloe is beautiful! I'm glad I found you all. It will help me work through some of sadie's little quirks  |
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Post by DF on Jun 8, 2012 7:45:40 GMT -7
Sorry to hear for your loss of Henry and MIL. Glad Sadie was able to come into your lives
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Post by sadiesmom on Jun 8, 2012 10:25:28 GMT -7
thanks, DF. love your profile pic...adorable!
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Post by Thomas on Jun 16, 2012 17:46:45 GMT -7
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Henry, I know how tough it can be when they pass on. I lost Manfred last October after a long illness. I was quite devastated, I had him for about 25-26 years. But along came Sheeba, needing a home. Hopefully Sadie will adjust to her new home and will be able to put up with the dogs. I've had quite a few parrots over the years and most have seemed to get along with dogs. Welcome to the forum! |
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Post by Sue A on Jun 16, 2012 19:25:55 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum and sorry for you lose last Jan however I am glad you have Sadie.
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Post by sherillynn on Jun 18, 2012 6:54:11 GMT -7
I lost my 32 year old Blue and Gold, Bonnie and didn't think I would get another parrot but my ecclectus had other ideas about being an only child. I got a grey and she has been wonderful. Its always hard to lose such a beloved pet but there will always be happy memories and the hope that some day you'll be together again. That gave me great comfort.
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Post by lenke on Jun 21, 2012 1:46:32 GMT -7
hey pam, welcome to you & sadie!
really sorry to hear about henry.
my lucky will be 46 years old in october (i've decided his birthday will be the day I took him on!)
i can't imagine what my life will be like when one day he dies, though, as you will read in some of my posts, i am of the opinion that nothing short of direct nuclear strike will off him!
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Post by sadiesmom on Jun 21, 2012 19:22:09 GMT -7
Thank you all for the warm welcomes! Wow! 46, I'll have to read up on lucky...sounds like he's a character. when we got henry, there was an 86 year old bird that belonged to the shop owner . He was so old, he did not perch at all he lived on the bottom tray of the cage. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember what kind of bird it was. Sadie continues to be apprehensive, and rushes to bite me when I feed her. I try to make eye contact with her and tell her no biting and she does stop and back up. She loves when I sing to her...she's a bit of a stinker |
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I have been heart broken ever since.
