Bubblelady
07-09-2017, 12:15 PM
I haven't been here in ages but I wanted to post an update those few members who may remember me. I had my heart bird, Buddy, for 15 years. She flew to the Bridge. 8 years ago in a week and a half. I had gotten a GCC, Gussie, a year before I lost Buddy. Gussie is fine and still my Baby Girl. But she has made it VERY clear she wants to be an ONLY bird. I have tried, and rehomed, 3 birds in the past 8 years. Gussie has gotten increasingly aggressive with each bird. I kept my last lovebird, Murphy, for 4 years. I guess Gussie had had it and started bitting me multiple time a day for the past 6 months. My arms, lips, chin...all became a mass of welts and scabs. I was beside myself. Then about a month ago the people who gave Murphy to me, and who were aware of Gussie's displeasure with Murphy, asked if I would consider returning him. Half of their bonded pair flew into a window and broke his neck. The remaining bird was mourning. So I gave him back, with the understanding that he could come back if it didn't work out. Well, Gussie IMMEDIATELY became her old cuddly, loving, playful self! She hasn't drawn blood since the day he left. She crawls into my hand and vibrates while I cuddle her and say all of her words to her. I got the message! Given our respective ages, she is likely my last bird. Much as I LOVE lovebirds, I don't see any in my future. I loved being a part of this forum, and will check in when I need a lovebird "fix". Enjoy your wonderful lovebirds!