In memory of Stone

[Lacey6116]

Hi everyone,

I have posted in another topic about the loss of the youngest bub from my girl Puff, but i just felt i had to put it properly in words. He/she was only 4 days old. Its Puff's first clutch and she had 4 babies so perhaps it was just too much for her to handle for the first time. After checking on him and seeing his crop empty, i brought him inside with me and began hand feeding and incubating. My hands shook so badly the first times i fed him. I was so scared i was going to hurt him. Then after a couple of feeds he would start calling to me to feed him ( i will never forget the sound). Together we had a sleepless night and one i wouldnt give back for the world. By morning his crop was full and he was warm so i thought i would put him back with mum and see how she went. I saw her feed him, but by lunch time it was time to bring him back inside. He did well through the afternoon, but sadly at 7.03pm he was gone. He was so little and so precious. I hope and pray that i did all i was humanly able to do and i know it my heart i did, but there is always a part of me that says "but what if you didnt go buy milk, maybe he needed you then".

The little guy taught me so much - how to be a fighter, how to be patient and how to hold on as long as you can and give it all you got. My poor baby just didnt have enough.

Thank you Stone for letting me part of your life. For letting me raise you for a time. For giving me the most amazing experience of seeing your crop fill from food i was feeding you. For letting me hear your cry for food. I love you.

[Babyluv12]

I read your other post. There is no reason to shift the blame on yourself. You did everything in your power and it's noane's fault. Everything happens for a reason. Your budgies are lucky to have you there.

[Nikoletta]

Stone was a fighter, as Sakis was.. I passed too many nights beside him, feeding my poor boy in my hands..
RIP Stone..

[pal0m1n0]

What a lovely testimonial to Stone. RIP little one.

[BUUZBEE]

I hope and pray that i did all i was humanly able to do and i know it my heart i did, but there is always a part of me that says "but what if you didnt go buy milk, maybe he needed you then".

Dont be hard on yourself. This saddly is the reality of breeding. Things happen, good and bad. I remember when I first started breeding, I lost 2 babies, and I was in tears thinking I am never going to do this again! Then the other babies, grow, getting stronger by the hour, and in the end, fledge to be happy healthy birds. Its hard not to look at the negative, but that is just part of breeding, we learn from it and move on, Knowing what we have learned from the loss will make us that much better next time!

RIP Stone, you were a little fighter and will never be forgoten.

[budgiebuddie]

it wasnt your fault that you lost Stone, both of you guys did your best, he kept fighting, and you fed him, at least he got to meet his precious owner ;)

if Stone grew up into an adult budgie, i bet he would be just gorgeous

[Budgiekin]

I am so sorry to hear about your little bub. You did everything you could sweety, so please don't blame yourself for this unfortunate circumstance. Please know that you have all kinds of support here. ;)

[Lacey6116]

Thank you all so much. As sad as this part of the Forum is, I also think its one of the best parts. It really helps to be able to put into words how i feel and to know that there is support and good wishes from so many people.

Thank you