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Silva is Flying Free

Post by MiaCarter » Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:17 pm

Silva, my littlest bird, a African-Indian Silverbill hybrid, died today.

She wasn't sick. I could even feel seeds in her crop.

She was just fine this morning, but this evening, she's gone.

So sad.

I feel so awful. She spent longer languishing in the pet store than she spent with us in a loving home. If only I'd taken her sooner. We would have had more time together.

She was such a sweet and pretty little bird. And tiny, tiny, tiny.

I miss her already. :cry:

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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by KarenB » Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:46 pm

So sorry, Mia. Don't be too hard on yourself about not taking her sooner. She died in a loving home, and that's what's important. You indeed kept her alive way longer than she would have lived in that store, and she was happy and comfortable in the end.
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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by lovezebs » Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:52 pm

MiaCarter
Oh hon, I'm sorry. It's bad enough when you know they've had a long and comfy life..... This just seems unfair, just when she was turning a new leaf and enjoying her new life...

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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by Sandra » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:00 pm

Oh no!! So so sorry to hear this Mia. Must of been a shock. :( everything happens for a reason. He was probably already not feeling good and waiting for a loving family before crossing over! Good thing you got your baby ... he crossed over in the best possible way and not lonely in a pet shop. Hugs

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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by Sam007 » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:21 pm

So very sorry you lost Silva! :(
I love Gouldian Finches.

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Post by MiaCarter » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:29 pm

Sandra , lovezebs , KarenB , Sam007- Thanks guys. :?

lovezebs - You pegged it. It feels unfair. Like it was way too soon.

I wish she'd shown symptoms. I have medications. I could have treated her. I could have done something to help. I know what she looked like when unwell; she was unwell when I adopted her. But she got better.

I'm so upset over this! And I feel so stupid being so upset and crying over a little bird who wasn't tame or particularly outstanding in any way.
It's a bit inexplicable.
But I realized it when you said it, Elana. It feels unfair. Unfair that she got so little time in a loving home and at least twice as long (and likely much more) in a crappy situation. Unfair that I didn't even have a chance to help her.

I wonder if she was much older than I realized - an old breeder whom they were done using at the commercial breeding facility. I'll never know, of course.
She just had the mannerisms of an older bird. Hard to describe, but it's like a calmness and wiseness that you see in older birds. Or maybe not. Maybe she was young and that was just how she was.

These creatures bring such happiness. But then they leave and it just plain sucks. :(

What's more, I hate it that my happy place (my bird room) has been turned into a sad place.

Silva's girlfriend, Juliette, is sitting all alone. She looks so sad and lonely.
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets

....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.


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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by Sheather » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:47 pm

MiaCarter No, Mia, say it isn't so! I'm so very sorry you lost her.

At least, as others have already chimed in, she probably slipped away in peace and couldn't have passed in a happier place. At least she got to feel loved in the end, something she probably had not known before. You should feel good that you at least gave her that.

As you say, "fly free, little one."

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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by Rox » Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:27 am

So sorry for your loss :( At least you know that she was spoilt rotten in her last days, something I am sure she appreciated :YMHUG:
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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by Sadie » Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:38 pm

Oh Mia, I am so sorry about your little Silva.
My heart goes out to you. I dread the day I lose one of my little ones. Hang in there! I know she is fine with all of god's creatures now.
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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by delray » Sun Nov 09, 2014 3:55 pm

I'm so sorry Mia!!!! You gave her the best care possible, you should be proud of all you do for your birds. Think positive. I also wish you knew what happened, but it's all going to be ok. PM me if you wanna talk about something more positive, like Boston. :D [-o< [-o< [-o< MiaCarter
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Re: Silva is Flying Free

Post by Lacybug » Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:03 am

Oh no, I'm so sorry Mia. My heart dropped when I saw the title. I had been reading about her from the shadows, and I know how much you cared for her. At least she hadnt passed in the pet store; no matter how long it was, you gave her a home and did all you could for her. God bless you.
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