I finally got an update

I've been debating posting this because of...reasons, but I guess I'll deal with it.

I got a call this morning, Jordan had got back from the vet last night. I got a call about 1-2 hours after the first call, Jordan had started plucking. In the first call, I was told that Jordan seemed happy on the way home, but then she seemed depressed once she got back to her foster home, she wouldn't move from her perch, she wouldn't eat or drink, she just stared at the bottom of the cage. Nothing helped her depression. Then I got the second call, he said he was on his way to my place. He told me that he saw Jordan pluck a couple feathers and then he got her in a travel cage and brought her over. She wasn't plucking once she got here. I think the separation anxiety combined with the stress was a bit much for her. I haven't seen her pluck a single feather since she's been here.

What could have been the cause for plucking?

Also, I apologize for all the confusion, frustration, and anything else that I might have cause with my posts. I am ashamed of myself, and now I know of my mistakes. I have learned from these mistakes, and that is what's important. Everyone makes mistakes, and me not being able to prevent these accidents was my mistake. It was my fault, and if Jordan had died while at her foster home, I wouldn't have forgiven myself even though I can't control what happens outside of my house. I still firmly believe that they will live to the day I graduate vet school and beyond that. I'm mostly optimistic, and that has caused me to care for these birds who I then gave away. I spent weeks nursing Chrissy back to health, then I give him away. I spent all my days in health and in illness caring for the 4 of them, then I give them away.

Why do I regret my decision?
I feel so bad about giving them away.

Birds pluck for a number of reasons, like stress, and may take some time to adjust. I don't think she was given time to adjust -- you just took her back the moment she showed a sign of stress (ie. plucking). I'm not saying plucking is normal, but perhaps if she was given time to get used to her new home, she might have been just fine. However, seeing as how you already took her back and didn't really give her a chance, not much I can say now.

I think you regret rehoming them because deep down, despite the events in the past that put them in harm, you miss having them, they were the center of your life, made you feel whole. While your feelings are understandable, it came at a cost for them. Their safety and well-being. You are more concerned with having them as companions than giving hem the care and safety they need. I wish you luck with Jordan, I know there is no convincing you to give her back, so I only wish you luck.

itzjbean said:

I think you regret rehoming them because deep down, despite the events in the past that put them in harm, you miss having them, they were the center of your life, made you feel whole. While your feelings are understandable, it came at a cost for them. Their safety and well-being. You are more concerned with having them as companions than giving hem the care and safety they need. I wish you luck with Jordan, I know there is no convincing you to give her back, so I only wish you luck.

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I consider them a part of my family, so of course I'm going to miss them.


Seeing Chrissy enjoy flying around in an aviary, maybe he wants to live in an aviary. Elvis seemed scared of the aviary when I went to visit, I know that he would rather run around than fly in an aviary. Opal doesn't care if she's in an aviary or cage, as long as she's with Chrissy. I know my budgies are enjoying the aviary. Elvis, not so much.







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