
Goodbye Ernie :(
- Ginene
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Goodbye Ernie :(
My sweet BCCB Male Ernie passed away today
. He started with tummy issues in mid November and seemed to recover nicely after 10 days on Ornacycline. I had just started him on 4 in 1 powder Sunday, as he started to look "not himself" again over the last few days. He fought a good fight these past 2 months, but couldn't hold on any longer. Poor Bert is going crazy looking for him, as he was able to see Ernie in the hospital cage. I just wanted to let you guys know and thank everyone for all of your help with Ernie over these past few months.

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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Oh Im sorry, hugs:(
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
I'm so very sorry Ginene 

Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
- chirpy
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
I'm so sorry ginene
(hugs)

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2 Soc's: Bebop (Roseanne cause she's a big girl!) & Rocksteady
1 Black and white cat: Poker (aka Pokes, Pokey)
1 Ball Python: Riff (aka Hawk-eye)
1 Lutino Cockatiel: Stewie (RIP! I love you
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1 Avid rib eating sports fanatic.
1 Accident prone 2 year old daughter.
1st clutch: 07/04/2013 - 4/6 fertile 1/4 DIS.

2 Soc's: Bebop (Roseanne cause she's a big girl!) & Rocksteady
1 Black and white cat: Poker (aka Pokes, Pokey)
1 Ball Python: Riff (aka Hawk-eye)
1 Lutino Cockatiel: Stewie (RIP! I love you

1 Avid rib eating sports fanatic.
1 Accident prone 2 year old daughter.
1st clutch: 07/04/2013 - 4/6 fertile 1/4 DIS.
- fhgwgads
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Ginene OMG I am so sorry!!! Poor little Ernie baby
I know there is nothing I can say to make things better.. but he is in a better place now.. and at least he got to spend the time with you that he did. You were able to give him a wonderfully loving home to be in. At least now he is at peace and not in pain any longer. Sending you lots of love and condolences! 


- Ginene
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Thanks Guys. He was a real sweetie pie. He just never seemed "right." He was never as healthy or as vigorous as my other birds. I got to spend a lot of time with him this morning and that means a lot to me.
- fhgwgads
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Ginene I am glad you got that time with him!! It still gives me nightmares sometimes to think that I knew Shadow was sick and that I had to wake up to find him with the rest of them yelling
It's so much harder to let go knowing when they passed away alone like that. It's such a relief to know that you were be there with him and that he was able to experience love until the last moment. *hugs*

- bugaboo5
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
So sorry for your loss. Heart shattering. Repose en paix, Ernie.



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- Ginene
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Thanks guys... 

- Sally
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
I'm so sorry to hear this, Ginene.
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Hi Ginene,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Sometimes we get finches which are never quite as healthy as the others. Regardless of the care, health and love we give them, sometimes their time on this earth is always going to be shorter. Hopefully Bert is OK and your other birds.
Best of luck
Kind Regards
Zebrafincher
Proud owner of:
“Kevin the King”, groutchy, cranky canary – 12 years
Beaky the Zebbie – 9 months old – a real, real cutie!!!
Merlin “Merl” the Starfinch – 2 years – and “bossy as anything for such a small fry!”
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Sometimes we get finches which are never quite as healthy as the others. Regardless of the care, health and love we give them, sometimes their time on this earth is always going to be shorter. Hopefully Bert is OK and your other birds.
Best of luck
Kind Regards
Zebrafincher
Proud owner of:
“Kevin the King”, groutchy, cranky canary – 12 years
Beaky the Zebbie – 9 months old – a real, real cutie!!!
Merlin “Merl” the Starfinch – 2 years – and “bossy as anything for such a small fry!”
- ohboi_jc
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Sorry to hear this Ginene.
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Societies: Fawn, Gray, & Ino
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Started finching 05.14.2013
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- Ginene
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Re: Goodbye Ernie :(
Thank you, Everyone. I really appreciate all of the kind words and support. Thankfully Ernie is at peace now...