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20th October 2008, 01:37 PM
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Tragic loss...I horrible, tragic accident that I really don't want to talk about as of yet, lead to the loss of my beloved Oddball, father of Koosh, mate to Luna.
This is him, watching Koosh have a bath...  It just happened this morning and I am still kind of in shock, and don't want to go into details. THe situation has already been rectified to ensure that what happened to Oddball couldn't possibly happen again. Luna is still eating and drinking and acting normally, though she's abandoned her nest box and plastic egg that her and Oddball had been tending to. They were so attached to one another and have been together for over a year. Will Luna get over the loss of Oddball and find another mate? There is at least one gauranteed male in the aviary and I think two of the YB's are males as well... Thanks  
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20th October 2008, 01:45 PM
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Insomniac,
So sorry to read of the loss of Oddball. My condolences. And to Luna and Koosh. Larry
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20th October 2008, 01:55 PM
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They just have to find one they like. If she doesnt like the males you currently have dont worry.. she will find someone she likes. Just keep introducing her to males
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20th October 2008, 01:58 PM
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Thanks, Larry...I am devastated...him and Luna, although I shouldn't admit it, were my favorites...such a good match for one another, totally full of themselves, they ruled the loft together...Luna hasn't really interacted with any of the other males because Oddball kept them all away from her. I'm going to really miss him and I feel awful about his death.
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20th October 2008, 02:49 PM
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I too am so sorry to hear of Oddball's passing... I remember seeing pictures of him before - a beautiful bird. {{{hugs}}} to you and extra scritches to Luna and Koosh.
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20th October 2008, 03:41 PM
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Me too...also...whatever happened, don't blame yourself in any way. You clearly have given your pals a wonderful, loving life.
BTW...yes...pigeons will get over their losses...and find mates in a relatively short time..... I send my strongest spirits and vibes out to you and Oddball and Koosh. For sure, Odball's in a good place now and is at peace.
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20th October 2008, 03:56 PM
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I'm so sorry! Oddball was such a special guy, I know. Whatever happened, please don't beat yourself up; we've ALL made mistakes, and a lot of them come from overlooking something that you never would think of. Luna will mourn for a few days most likely and then be open to a new mate. Sometimes it takes longer, depending on the pigeons. And don't feel bad for admitting their your favorites, I think we all have favorites (I know I do
 ). I hope you and Luna feel better, and again I'm really sorry about Oddball.
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20th October 2008, 04:03 PM
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So very sorry for the loss of your beloved Oddball. What a georgeous bird. I know you must be totally devistated and that both you and Koosh will miss him terribly. Hopefully Koosh will find another mate soon.
Rest in peace beautiful Oddball.
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21st October 2008, 02:43 AM
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I am so sorry, Oddball was beautiful and certainly looks full of character. The loss of any well loved pigeon, whatever the cause, is devastating.
Many of us have had pigeons die in accidents which with hindsight we see as preventable. I have been through that myself and will never forget the despair that I felt and still have those "if only I had..." days. But we can't anticipate everything that could possibly happen, all we can do is what you have done and correct the hazard. Luna will find another mate because procreation is a pigeon's main objective in life. Hens can be fickle. We had two hens that had been happily mated with two cocks for a few years. But when two other cocks were widowed the hens left their established partners to take up with the widowers. Take care of yourself. Cynthia
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21st October 2008, 05:48 AM
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so sorry about your beloved bird.....if you can, when you feel you can, maybe you could share how you rectified the situation as to help others learn and save their birds before it is too late....
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21st October 2008, 06:33 AM
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So sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to you at this tragic time.
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