Giving up my babies!!

[Hayden1987]

Its taken me a few weeks to come to terms with all the emotional rubbish so i haven't posted anything on the forum... but after years of waiting a month ago i finally found someone who is in the right position in life to take on all my conures, except for cuba my main boy... he even wanted the so called "problem" suns i had.
Hes a retired man and has many years of experience with parrots.. so a few weeks ago i gave the green light for himslef and a team of his mates to come and crate up the birds and dismantle the aviaries for transport.. it took 2 days for everything to be done... it was the most heartbreaking 2 days i have had in a very very very long time...
I am still questioning myself on whether i made the right decision.
But due to the industry i work in slowing down and jobs becoming further away from home i felt it was for the best.
It may sound crazy, but i miss hearing all the suns screaming at first light...

 

[Karigan]

Awww I'm sure you made the right decision, you had the birds' best interest in mind after all. My mom had to give her dog away to my uncle when it was clear that she was depressed in the city, and she still mourns over the decision a year later. It's not easy to do something so selfless and it was very big of you to do so.

 

[bob1]

Sad and its not crazy that you miss the calls of the sun Conures.

 

[Hayden1987]

Well it was always meant to be temporary.. i took them in from a hoarder who just didnt have the financial means to care for them... i just didnt expect to get this attatched especially to the sun conures and peachies.. it was sad because a few of them had plucked themselves into bald mini chooks but came right after a few years

 

[Abigal7]

You loved them so it was hard making this choice. It sounds like you made a decision you felt would be best for the birds. The man sounds like he has experience and if they love interaction it sounds like he will be around.

 

[BillsBirds]

The most important thing is that you feel it is better for the birds. We all applaud your selfless decision. Be strong and know that you helped them greatly along their way.

 

[MikeyTN]

Oh I absolutely understand how you feel after having to give up Java for adoption not long ago....The house was in absolute silent, he's the main one that screams all the time. It was weird, even my partner misses him and didn't want to go in the bird room as his cage was empty. But he also went to someone with many years of experience with Umbrella Cockatoos and is in a large flight aviary now. They keep me updated every once in awhile. But they know I keep my doors open if they decided not wanting him anymore, I do want him to be returned!

 

[antoinette]

Believe me it takes lots of guts to do what you have done.
Knowing they are cared for in the way you would have cared for them is heart warming.
Remember you did what is best for your birds in the long run.
You will go through all the sad emotions and feelings for a long time yet.
Are you able to keep in contact with the new owner about the birds well being?

 

[Blancaej]

Sending hugs your way. I know that was not easy but sometimes what's best isn't always easy but you know it was the right thing to do. Keep your chin up and give lots of lovin' to your remaining birdie buddy!