The Turning of a Page

I wasn't sure where to post this, so many forums seem appropriate. It has been a long time since I've been on, and a lot has changed in that time.

I had expanded my breeders to include 4 young pairs of linnies. It was exciting! I love linnies, I think they are wonderful little birds. Plus, my best pair of parrotlets started randomly throwing me pied babies. Everything was falling into place so nicely, I was having a wonderful early winter hatch of babies, and Christmas was days away when my world fell apart.

I'm not even sure what exactly it was that went wrong, but something in the furnace malfunctioned in the predawn hours. We awoke to the carbon monoxide alarms going off. Luckily, since I had gotten the linnie pairs and had a few gcc pairs as well, our big birds were in a different room of the house. I say luckily because otherwise we would have lost everyone. As it was, the two amazons and the grey were all that survived. We lost all of the other birds to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Then, not too long after that, I ended up losing my BFA, Willie. It wasn't related to the carbon monoxide, the vet said it was most likely a stroke. He was only around 20, but had several serious health issues that stemmed from a horrible diet for much of his life.

So now, we just have our babies. Gus is our CAG who hatched in July. Bo is my DYH who hatched the end of October. And I just got Twitch, a lutino linnie who was born with some neurological issues that affect the use of his left leg and make him twitch, but otherwise don't affect his quality of life.

I love my boys, but things are often still much too quiet around here. The silence can be deafening.

I am very sorry for your loss, absolutely heartbreaking. :smile016:

Wow, I can't even imagine your pain...

The one bit of good news is that you had carbon monoxide alarms and they worked! The majority of homes do not!

Our Prays are with you and yours!

I’m just heartbroken for you [emoji174] I’m so sorry for your loss.


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I’m so very sorry


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That is awful! How many did you lose? When the alarms went off, they were gone already or did they die after you were able to get them to fresh air? I am not trying to make you explain, I'm only curious... does carbon monoxide kill them quickly and if they are exposed, then taken to fresh air is it still fatal? Our whole building is heated via a boiler, which I believe is gas and it's on the other side of the wall my birds live in. I do have carbon monoxide alarms but when they start to go off, is it already too late for them?

Dear friend... I'm so very personally touched and heartbroken. You're such a loving and devoted bird person. Please find strength in your remaining darlings. We're here for you... whatever you need to share. I'm glad there were survivors. I know you'll go on to better days. xoxoxo

I am so heart broken for you, what a terrible tragedy. Thank goodness you had those detectors and they worked. This is such a wake up call for everyone, it truly could have happened to any of us.
I am so very, very sorry.

My deepest condolences for your tragic loss of so many. I cannot imagine the shock and searing pain. May you be comforted by their memories and your babies.

Thank you everyone. It has been hard to come back here to post this, because saying it makes it all the more real. Bo has helped tremendously. I've raised him since he was pulled from the nest, and it can be hard to wallow when dealing with the antics of a baby amazon. I don't know what I would have done if I had lost him, he has a special place in my heart. He has since I saw the little pin cushion with only two toes in the nest.

As far as if moving the others to fresh air in time would have saved them, I just don't know. We have our own daughter and our two nephews living with us, so it was a case where we had to get the human kids safe before we could worry about all of the birds. Plus, I honestly don't remember many details about that night, most of it is sort of a blur. I try not to remember.

I am so deeply sorry for your losses. To lose so many at once. My heart goers out to you, your family and your flock. You can at least take some solace in the fact that their passing would have been peaceful and without pain, but I know that doesn't fill the places in your heart left bare by their absence.

You were a wonderful mom to them, and gave them your all the entire time they were in your care. They lived good lives, and they were loved.

Only time will begin to heal what you are feeling, now. But remember to start shifting your focus from the tragedy of their deaths to the miracles of their lives and the joy they brought to your household. Those memories will live on in your heart forever.

Sending heartfelt hugs and prayers your way.

I'm so sorry this happened. It makes me feel heavy in the heart.

It's great to hear that you're finding solace and companionship in your new feathered family members. Gus, Bo, and Twitch must bring a lot of joy into your life. Even though it's been a while since you posted this, I hope that you and your feathered friends have found new routines and a sense of comfort.

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It's great to hear that you're finding solace and companionship in your new feathered family members. Gus, Bo, and Twitch must bring a lot of joy into your life. Even though it's been a while since you posted this, I hope that you and your feathered friends have found new routines and a sense of comfort.

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Hi @OutlawedSpirit, I can't imagine how tough the past few years have been for you. Losing your beloved birds to carbon monoxide poisoning must have been a heartbreaking experience. It's clear that you have a deep love for your feathered friends, and it's wonderful that you've provided a loving home for Gus, Bo, and Twitch. Despite the challenges, your resilience shines through.