Hello, everyone, My name is Scott. I have gone on the web to discover other parrot owners to talk to. Here's why. Last friday, I came home to find my dear little African Grey Alex had passed. Do not know why, she was just in the bottom of her cage. Didn't look like she had fallen or anything. What I would like from you is advice on how to handle this on an emotional level. I'm absolutely devastated by it, haunted by the memory of finding her that way, and distraught over the fact I will never hear her talk to me again. And of course, there is the guilt... "if I had only..." "I should have...." all of which is self destructive, I know.
I would like to know how others have handled this. She was only 17 and I was definitely not expecting to lose her.
Also, how long do you think I should wait before considering adopting another Grey? I absolutely want another one. I adored my Alex, and we definitely had a bond.
Comments? advice?
I would like to know how others have handled this. She was only 17 and I was definitely not expecting to lose her.
Also, how long do you think I should wait before considering adopting another Grey? I absolutely want another one. I adored my Alex, and we definitely had a bond.
Comments? advice?