You did all that you could here, Bea. I am so sorry it wasnt to be this time

 

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So sorry Bea! What a beautiful girl she was. I really hope that none of your other birds have this. RIP beautiful girl!

I cleaned the aviary this morning. Will ring the vet this arvo or maybe in the morning.

I know how heartbroken you are. I am very, very sorry Bea. I found this on the internet on another site, author unknown. Maybe it will help.

 

Lend Me A Bird

 

"I will lend to you for a while, a bird", God said.

For you to love him while he lives and to mourn for him when he is dead.

 

Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe for two or three.

But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?

 

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,

You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.

 

I cannot promise that he will stay, since all from earth return,

But there are lessons taught below I want this bird to learn.

 

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.

And from the folks that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.

 

Now will you give him all your love; nor think the labor vain;

Nor hate me when I come to take my lovely bird again?

 

I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done,

for all the joys this bird will bring, the risk of grief we'll run."

 

Will you shelter him with tenderness?

Will you love him while you may?

And for the happiness you'll know forever grateful stay?

 

But should I call him back much sooner than you've planned;

Please brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.

 

If, by your love, you've managed, my wishes to achieve,

In memory of him you've loved; be thankful; do not grieve.

 

Cherish every moment of your feathered charge.

He filled your home with songs of joy the time he was alive.

Let not his passing take from you those memories to enjoy.

 

"I will lend to you, a Bird", God said, and teach you all you have to do.

And when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too.

 

(Author Unknown)

*sobs* That poem always makes me cry. It's such a nice poem.

Oh I what a wonderful poem, I have never seen that. ((sobs)) too

So sorry to hear the sad outcome Bea, you tried so hard to save her. :hap: Tiki.

Bea, I know that last line applies to you.

I am so sorry Bea, sending you lots of mushy cuddles and I hope they help just a litle bit.

Cindy

Finally got onto the avian vet and i talked to him for a while. He's going to make up some medication for me to put in the water that me and dad can just pick up without a consultation tomorrow. He said he was fine doing that because we've already had 2 birds tested and coming up with the same thing and also because the medication isn't a really strong one. He did say though that if they still get sick while on the medication there's something else going on and i'll need to bring some in for some tests (still in shock, a vet that actually talks about tests - diagnostics [sp?] as he put it - on the phone, wow :ausb:). I can also get Harrisons pellets there but it's pretty expensive, $17 for 450g. If i can get the money i will buy some though cause the vetafarm ones i usually get are $16 for 450g at the local pet shop and i've totally run out....now to find the money....."muuuuum"

:ausb: Bea i'm really sad to hear about what you have been going through lately and i'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl (Rainbow that was a beautiful poem and really pulled at my heart strings)

Its Great to hear that the vet is willing to make up medication for you to treat the other birds with also, this news must put you at ease a little bit..

Big Hugs to you Bea and i'm truly sorry.....

keep us updated

Got some treatment for the aviary budgies, got the Harrisons too....more expensive than expected so hopefully Blinkie and Ozzie won't turn their beaks up at it.

:ausb: Listen here Blinkie and Ozzie, Bea has to treat her budgies, ALL her budgies so you guys better swallow the meds and take it like a man!! (manbird) :feedbirds:

Oh Bea i'm so sorry to hear about poor Tiki, you fought so hard for her. I hope the rest of your birdies all stay well. Big Hug!!

Bea, I am in tears for you, most of us know jow devastatingly painful the loss of one of our beloved friends can be. I can only echo what others are saying, you did your best, you cared for her and kept her warm and wrapped up in love till the very end.

Am thinking about you,

Much warmth,

Anne xxxxx

Thanks Anne. It really helps having so much support here.