hopskipjump Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) nm Edited September 27, 2016 by hopskipjump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'm sorry! That's a horrible combo of events :(. I would withhold the bird info until your parents return. They don't need to worry about that right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Welcome to the forum. Wait. . . I see that it says you're a long time poster. :grouphug: Edited November 30, 2015 by Jean in Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 How terrible - the whole thing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Firstly, so sorry your family is going through this, I can not imagine how I will deal with it when my mother dies, the idea is unfathomable (she is super woman after all) letting go will be nearly impossible. Maybe your dad feels the same way and not having any choice is making letting go harder than it would be otherwise. Secondly, I am the owner of a much loved Parakeet and I don't think I'd replace the bird. It seems like you could use the bird's death to give solace, sort of like the lifelong couples who die hours apart, the bird missed her/the stress of being without her killed it? If you do replace the bird may I suggest finding an older bird? Otherwise they will be stuck for at least 10 years with the "longest living" parakeet. Edited November 30, 2015 by foxbridgeacademy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 So sorry. As a former parakeet owner, I would advise you not to replace the bird. 2 was "just a bird" and didn't even have a name, but he was irreplaceable. They would know. You will know the right time to break the news. I don't. I'm only guessing that it might be face to face when they come home. I am so sorry that this is happening to you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 :grouphug: Loosing a parent or a grandparent is really hard. I am another vote for don't replace the bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Definitely do NOT replace the bird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I'm so sorry for all your challenges right now. I'd tell him over the phone. It doesn't sound like they weren't too attached so it likely won't be a huge issue. I would NOT replace the bird. Edited November 30, 2015 by FriedClams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I am so sorry about it all. Prayers for your grandmother and all your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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