Sick to my stomach. - Page 2

06-09-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by homebird

I admire your work. But I'm hearing a lot of anger & hurt in this posting. It pains me that you are wasting your precious resources going there. You know there is a lot of ignorance out there. Your example will open many doors - please do not despair.

The only thing that matters is what you are doing. I'd hate to see you waste your energy on this emotional roller coaster. No one can control anything outside of their own self & even there it can be hard. I beg you to let the other stuff wash off your back like a duck - be like a duck - think like a duck! Shake off your frustrations & move onto enjoying your days.

I like what Jac said! How are you today??? give Peggy a hug!

06-12-2008, 10:20 PM

As Jac said, we can't control what is all around us, but you are doing a huge part as you provide a home for these sweet birds and hopefully you can gain the necessary energy from that great accomplishment.

06-13-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by billysprout

Poor birds, they are the lucky ones, they have found someone to love and take care of them. I am a first time bird mum and was very naive when I got Billy. There was something dodgy about where he came from, he was miles away yet advertised in my local paper, the woman i spoke to had no concern about the fact i had no idea of how to look after him and told me he would settle down in a few days and i would be able to let him out of cage then. 4 months later Billy is still learning to trust me, cant get near him still but he now has his door open all day for if he wants to come out. He came to me with no feathers on his head and looks like someone hit him on beak and cracked it . If i had known then what i know now I wouldnt have taken him on, convinced hes come from a profit making parrot breeding place of which we need to boycott but what happens to these poor birds from that sort of place? I dont regret Billy and would certainly never part with him its nice to see him developing even if it is very slowly. Good luck with your rescued birdies.

I am so slack, didn't follow up on this post. As it has been brought back upto the top, well I just noticed it again.

The quote. I wanted to say, many a time I have thought I would not have taken this bird had I of known. I shouldn't do this because it only encourages more to keep taking Sulpha's out of the wild and spreading the disease. What to do???
Well on the other hand had I not have taken them, they would be long dead and is it really their fault. Billysprout, you did the right thing. Never think you didn't.

This thread was my anger really. Every now and again I get frustrated and annoyed and I voice it.
There is a thread on this forum that gives us all hope and inspiration to keep doing what we do.
BEFORE & AFTER: Eagle Gets Artificial Beak

We are small and care for the little ones. Our work is appreciated by our birds. If not for us their fate????

06-13-2008, 12:21 AM

I missed this post. I did not realize that all of your charges are PBFD. Bless your heart!

06-13-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by birdyland

I missed this post. I did not realize that all of your charges are PBFD. Bless your heart!

Hey, I haven't responded to this post in ages. How were you to know. It was my anger. When you see people's attitude in Australia, let alone overseas to PBFD.

It is like...wahhhhh, what do you think you are doing?? with overseas.
In Australia...big deal, so what, it's a Sulpha Crested, shoot the thing.

Two different attitudes, two different scenarios.
There are few in Australia that would bother about a Sulpha Crested Cockatoo, much less one with PBFD.
Different Scenario...imagine a Pidgeon in America with a disease. Sulpha Crested Cockatoo's are considered the same nucience in Australia.

06-13-2008, 06:28 AM

You can vent here any time you want! You are so special (so is miss Peggy!) and we love you.

06-13-2008, 07:05 AM

Interesting that you pointed out the article about the artificial beak - I had asked if there wasn't something that could be done for your bird's lower beak - maybe a built up part? - like a permanent denture.

I glad you don't spend every day mad.

Yes you're right - around here very few would help a sick pigeon.