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.
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.
Please consider rescuing a bird. Check out https://bird.rescueme.org/
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.