Sad News

[Spiritbird]

Kiwi (my foster Quaker) will be going tomorrow. It is breaking my heart, but unfortunately, I have no other option. The reason is he is far too noisy, he screams 24/7 and tenants are complaining. I have received 2 warning letters already. IT'S EITHER KIWI OR I HAVE TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER PLACE TO LIVE, and that is not an option.

 

[MikeyTN]

Have you tried covering him up? My quaker was never like that... I love quakers!!! I would love to own another one, one day... they're one of the best parrots I've ever owned...

 

[Spiritbird]

I had the cage covered so much and he still screamed. He must have been really abused at his other home. I tried everything in the book and more. He had just been to the vet.

 

[SharonC]

Oh, I'm sorry, SB. I can certainly understand though. Fred used to live with a Quaker named Oatmeal, and he still makes the Quaker sound sometimes, and then yells "Oatmeal, Shut Up!" I can only assume that that particular Quaker was a screamer as well....

 

[jew1187]

That is really sad. I am sorry. As I am sure we all are for you.

 

[mtdoramike]

Sorry to hear that. But some times, no matter what you do just may not be enough. He might be the type of bird that needs to be in a home with a lot of property surounding it so as not to bother others.

 

[Printer bird]

Sorry to hear, you did your best and gave him a great second start. I'm sure he has better manners and diet and behaviors thanks to you and it will be that much easier for him to find a loving home. It's sad to see him go but you can't be out on the street, that's helping no one!

 

[cnyguy]

Sorry to hear that, Spiritbird. I know that you were hoping to give Kiwi a "forever home," but not at the risk of having to find a new home yourself. Sometimes, these things just don't work out-- but don't let it sour you on Quakers. Most of them are not such persistent screamers. My Quaker Ralph is relatively quiet and never screams.

 

[antoinette]

I know how heartbroken you are Di, we have pm each other over and over again. You have shed many many tears. Trying different methods, covering his cage, ignoring him, and praising him when he stops screaming. Some things in life we are unable to change.

 

[wildheart]

I am sorry Tannie Di. There are always reasons for everything, maybe Rosie would not have liked Kiwi and would have become depressed. We dont always know, but I know that you would do what is best for all of you. At least you tried.

 

[HRH Di]

I'm so sorry! You know you did everything you could.

 

[Von1983]

As I've said to you Di, you did the right thing for everyone concerned and should not feel bad in any way.

Sharing this with the community will be valuble to many people considering adopting or buying a bird.

It's a fact that is often glossed over, sometimes things do not work out because you cannot jam a jigsaw together and get a pretty picture. In Kiwi's case you did evvveerything you could.

You were very sensible about the way you went about adoption, ensuring that if things were not correct he could go back to find a more suitable home. You put his feelings first. If more people took this approach instead of spur of the moment buying pretty birds then there would not be so many birds in need in the first place.

Kiwi will be placed somewhere permanant. You tried to help, you are to be applauded.

 

[tlcgourdine]

Awh that is such sad news, I am so sorry it didn't work out with little Kiwi. Quakers are very special little birds and most definitley can be deafening at times, it's unfortunate that Kiwi feels it necessary to scream non-stop
You opened your heart and gave what you could, hugs to you and Kiwi.

 

[nofearengineer]

I'm sorry to hear that you have to give Kiwi up, SB. It's a tough decision, I know, but you're only human. As the flock leader, you have to look out for the whole flock. You have to keep that roof over your head. We can only hope he is truly happy where he winds up. Quakers are just so loud for their size...such rambunctious little birds.

 

[Spiritbird]

Norf. that is what I kept on saying "How can such a tiny bird make such loud noises".

 

[MikeyTN]

They're persistent little buggers.... I love'em dearly though. It made me so happy to see them flying around while I was in FL. I cried for so long when I lost my Cracker. Especially when I responded in the other post with someones bird with PBFD and when I started talking about my Cracker, I started crying pretty bad at work cause it brought back memories. I didn't talk to any co-workers and hid in the bathroom until I regain myself. If you were closer I would take him in a heart beat. Like I've said he was one of the best parrot I've ever owned. With me hand reared him might have a lot to do with it too. He was my child....

 

[Birdzhaven]

That is too bad you have to give him up. However, I have read enough of your posts to know that if you couldn't remedy his screaming issues, I doubt anybody can. He needs a place where he can vocalize to his heart's content.

 

[Colorguarder08]

I'm sorry SB I know how hard it is to have to give up an animal when you'd really rather not want to.