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Post by Berserka on Sept 21, 2008 8:32:53 GMT
I lost my darling little Turbo today. She died in my hands at 5.18pm (1hr 14 mins ago) being attended to by mum and myself. Turbo was the first bird I'd handraised (along with mum's Sam) and kept for myself. I'd first noticed she wasn't "right" on Wednesday but put it down to her possibly being eggnant as she was being very flirty with the boys. Yesterday I didn't recognise her. Smiley has been a tremendous help, with my desperate pleas she patiently helped with my options and possible medications. She was only 13 months old. Baby Turbo: Turbo and the ratbag Sam as chicks: They really loved each other: She was so loving, even in the aviary she always wanted a kiss: I loved her more than anything and my life will never be the same without her in it. I feel empty, I going to be selling rest of them. I can't take this kind of feeling. I've had enough. My baby is gone.
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Post by kiwi on Sept 21, 2008 10:39:18 GMT
Oh Karen I am so sorry. Thoughts and love are coming your way from me and mine Turbo looks and sounds like a sweetie so I know this must be a very hard time for you ((HUGS)) As hard as it is for you right now, try not to lose heart with the others. They all do you proud and the care you give them is second to none. Try not to be too hasty in selling them - they already have the perfect home with you. RIP Pretty little Turbo
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Post by Scully on Sept 21, 2008 11:44:56 GMT
oh Karen im so sorry to hear about Turbo..
hugs
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Post by laurie on Sept 21, 2008 17:01:21 GMT
I am so terribly sorry for your loss Karen..its so hard to know just what to say in a situation like this, because I have been their, the love & bond you share with these fids of ours..& then to lose them is enough to completely rip our guts out, just give it time & allow yourself to heal a tiny bit before you rush in & sell your others..trust me you will regret it, if you were to sell them to a home that didnt give them the sort of care that you yourself know is the best care they could ever receive! we cant control the loss of these angels anymore than we can ourselves or loved ones..allow those others that you care for & love so much to heal that emptiness inside of you..I wish I could be their for you & hug you &take it all away the pain can be raw but time does heal us if we allow it too..my best thoughts & prayers for something to come along to help lift your spirits & help you to better cope with your pain are with you!#heart#
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Post by george on Sept 21, 2008 20:00:55 GMT
Aww Karen, that's such a tragedy I'm so so so so incredibly sorry that you've lost your little darling Turbo. But please stay strong and don't sell the others! The pain of losing them doesn't last nearly as long as the joy of owning them in the first place. You'll miss them terribly! When my first bunny died, I thought I'd never get another one, ever, and within a week I'd decided otherwise and gone out and got another one, I just couldn't not have one. You're birds are such a huge part of your life, I'm sure you won't, the crappyness will pass and then you'll be able to look back with fondness and carry on with your other birds with a happy heart. Don't be sad! Think of all the stuff Turbo taught you! She'd want you to make use of that knowledge don't you think??!
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Post by chip6607 on Sept 21, 2008 20:07:06 GMT
I am so sorry to hear about your precious bird. Prayer being sent your way
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Post by Berserka on Sept 21, 2008 21:50:23 GMT
Thank you all for your kind words. Everytime I think about her it feels like my heart is being ripped out again. My parents are trying to talk me out of selling them too. I have agreed to keep the princess parrots (I have committed already to getting 2 more hens) and the elegants and bourke's. Budgies have been my biggest heartache. I didn't feel half the pain at losing 30+ to a horrid disease 3.5 years ago at I do at losing Turbo. It sounds terrible I know! I've just never had a bird love me so unconditionally as Turbo did. Even the light of my eye Boris is not so loving (except when she's in season) - I can't bear to think of losing her too!
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Post by shell on Sept 21, 2008 22:09:44 GMT
Im so sorry to hear this karen i know how you are feeling and well selling up will not help you are hurting and you will for a while your other birds will help you though the loss of turbo
R.I.P Turbo
(((((((( hugs )))))))) karen
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Post by laurie on Sept 21, 2008 23:09:24 GMT
Karen when I lost Velcro my Lovebird 12 years ago, it tore my guts out, because he had that devotion to me like turbo did you! he would have thrown himself in a firey pit for me..it does hurt unlike anything you have felt before! most people dont understand that kind of love from a bird, not even my dogs have that devotion to me that velcro did, but I remember him with such fondness & still miss him dearly! for such a teenie little bird they have such big hearts..he barely could sleep in his cage, he wanted me in their with him! I hope you feel comfort sooner than expected..((hugs)) I just feel so bad for you right now!!
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Post by Liz on Sept 22, 2008 3:03:37 GMT
I don't know what to say... Karen, I wish I could just give you a big hug, I'm praying for you and I'll be here! We all will be here for you.
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Post by debra on Sept 22, 2008 11:02:40 GMT
Oh, Karen. She was so beautiful. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I'm sending you a great big hug.
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Post by Blaine on Sept 22, 2008 13:03:30 GMT
I'm sorry about this. That's how I felt with INK, and I know it's one of the worst feelings on the Earth. Just remember that she had a great life with you, and you'll meet her someday when you cross the rainbow bridge yourself. (sorry for any of those who don't believe in Heaven)
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Post by Tigger on Oct 2, 2008 2:51:57 GMT
RIP Turbo, this is terrible news
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Post by Berserka on Oct 2, 2008 3:14:02 GMT
Thanks guys, you are all the best members of any forum in the world! I have permanent reminder of Turbo whenever I turn on my computer, I've set her picture as the background. I don't cry every time I think of her anymore but am still filled with sadness and loss. I am bringing Boris back into the fold this coming weekend, her last clutch of eggs were duds and I long for a (somewhat) friendly budgie again. Jnr Boss who was housed in the same aviary as Turbo gives me lots of kisses when I'm in there. I reckon he misses her too as they were bonding.
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Post by Admin on Oct 6, 2008 10:54:38 GMT
So sorry Karen, i completely understand your pain, Kiki and Kiwi left a big whole in our lives too sending you big hugs and thinking of you xxxx
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