After she died, I got a sweet little pet bird. She was very attached to me and appreciated me more than my mother ever did. My little bird died last week at a young age and I am devastated. I didn’t even cry when my mother died and was so relieved. Now I’m crying over a little cockatiel. Any thoughts?
I suggest you go out and get another cockatiel, a hand fed one if possible, which is what helped me after losing Woody. Sending you a hug & a prayer for peace.
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Then you got a dear a loving tiny companion that brought you nothing but joy and relief and smiles. There is nothing that is such a pure and innocent joy to us as our animals. The relief they bring us throughOUT our lives is beyond treasure. I mourn with you the passing of your sweet cockatiel. Pay it forward now, all that love and joy, and get another. My very best to you.
Our family (all grown up and moved away!) were beside themelves with grief. I tell you, if they cry/mourn 10% as much over me as they did over our dog I will know I was a loved woman!
Animals give you their all--people don't. No judgment, just unconditional love.
Do get another bird and make sure it's hand trained!! Mother has 2 feral cockatiels and they are absolute horrors. Ours was hand trained and loved to be out and part of the family. Mother's are filthy and disgusting--don't just grab any old bird---take time to look for one that matches your personality.
I'm really sorry for your loss.