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[chibby]

Hi everyone

I'm new here. My name is Cris and I grew up with a cockatiel named Alvin who sadly passed away too years ago. I was utterly devastated and I still have dreams about him. I really like parrots, and hope to get another one someday--although no one will ever be able to replace Alvin. I don't think I could keep more than one bird at a time, and I really admire people who have more than one (especially more than one of the bigger birds). I'm also a budding writer and enjoy writing short stories and essays.

-Chibby

 

[Flboy]

Welcome, it took me over two years to get another companion after I lost Tango!

 

[wrench13]

Welcome and be welcomed. It is always hard when we loose a pet, especially parrots. THey become a part of our lives and when they are gone it's not so easy to fill that spot again.

You must be considering getting another bird, hence joining us here. Please ask as many questions are you want, we have people who own all manner of different species here. Their experience will be valuable as you make a choice.

 

[Scott]

Welcome and thanks for joining, Cris. My deep condolences for the loss of your Alvin. Many of us have have had similar events and well understand your grief.

When the timing is comfortable you may find another wonderful companion.

 

[jannette]

Howdy!

I know the feeling the love it's in my profile picture was my baby, had two others but this one bonded with me like no other, put off getting a new bird for years then ended up rescuing one yesterday. A little tiel.

 

[chibby]

Thanks for your condolences everyone and thank you for such a warm welcome. It was really hard losing Alvin and for a long time I couldn't watch any bird videos because I would just start to cry. I am considering getting a new companion, but no bird could ever replace Alvin. I'll always love him. I'm hoping to love another bird too, but in a new way, if that makes any sense. You can never really love two birds the same because the two birds are different, so the love you have for them will be different. That probably doesn't make much sense and now that I actually read it over, it sounds a bit like favoritism, but that's definitely not what I was going for ><

 

[janquito]

Hi Cris & welcome. I know what you mean about not being able to love two the same. It's the same with children. I have four.(human) I love them all because they are my children but I love each of their different qualities (I'm not sure if that's the word I meant - am VERY tired - but that's what I'm going with). I have two birds-I love them both for their differences, too. They are so much fun & the love for them is unbelievable. People who don't have birds don't know what their missing.

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