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raeanna74 · 04-14-2006, 08:22 AM

My parakeet flew away. He was the pet who was the most attached to me. Hubby had finally started to really like him. He was so tame that he would follow me around the house and ride on my shoulder often. He would get upset if I was talking to someone and ignoring him and he'd climb down my collar to get in front of my face. He'd gently peck at my lips till I paid attention or then he'd get a little rough. He came when I called usually.

Well today the cat took off outside after the kids went out. I went to catch her and the bird flew to my shoulder just as I stepped out. When he realized he was outside he flew up in spirals over the house and disappeared. He's not come back for the past hour and I walked all around the block calling him. I have no idea where he could be of if he'll come back. We're headed out to the in-laws this weekend and it would be hard to change our plans. I have a friend and fellow bird lover who'll come check to see if he returns. I put his cage outside in hopes he'll see it and flew into it come evening at least.

I feel so upset my stomach feels like a black hole. I hope he comes back. If you have any ideas please share. Can a person call the humane society for a bird? how often do they return? How will he survive in our weather here? it's mid 60's now and 40's F tonight.

04-14-2006, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	He flew away (looking for sympathy and ideas) My parakeet flew away. He was the pet who was the most attached to me. Hubby had finally started to really like him. He was so tame that he would follow me around the house and ride on my shoulder often. He would get upset if I was talking to someone and ignoring him and he'd climb down my collar to get in front of my face. He'd gently peck at my lips till I paid attention or then he'd get a little rough. He came when I called usually. Well today the cat took off outside after the kids went out. I went to catch her and the bird flew to my shoulder just as I stepped out. When he realized he was outside he flew up in spirals over the house and disappeared. He's not come back for the past hour and I walked all around the block calling him. I have no idea where he could be of if he'll come back. We're headed out to the in-laws this weekend and it would be hard to change our plans. I have a friend and fellow bird lover who'll come check to see if he returns. I put his cage outside in hopes he'll see it and flew into it come evening at least. I feel so upset my stomach feels like a black hole. I hope he comes back. If you have any ideas please share. Can a person call the humane society for a bird? how often do they return? How will he survive in our weather here? it's mid 60's now and 40's F tonight. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.