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Pigifan - Shy died today


Shy was one of Pigifan's rescues who joined the aviary in March last year. She had lost a foot and some toes and was also unable to fly.

As her name implies, she was a very sweet and very timid hen who at first used to squeeze into a small gap in the darkest corner of the aviary .

We placed her in the doviary with Aaron, a handsome male who had come to us from Wildthings Rescue and once they had paired up we moved them into the aviary in a spacious breeding cage, The other pigeons quickly accepted that the breeding cage was their territory and didn't bother them. Shy seemed to feel secure there and would only leave ot for food and water.

Yesterday Shy laid an egg, the first of a clutch and she seemed fine. This afternoon I checked the aviary, took the dogs for a last walk and when I returned an hour later I found Shy dead right next to the aviary door. I have no idea what caused her death.

Aaron was still sitting on their egg, which had been replaced with a plastic one. He has yet to realise that she won't be back.

Shy was buried behind a stone bench that faces the aviary. She was a gentle bird that will be sadly missed.

Cynthia


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Posted 16th July 2007, 03:55 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear Shy passed away. It must have been quite a shock to find her after she seemed fine earlier.

My heart goes out to you, and to Aaron, give him a hug and some comfort from me. I'm sure he will grieve for her for sometime and she will never be forgotten.

You made a difference in her life, as did Aaron, you can take comfort in that.
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Poor, dear bird...that's so sad. I'm very sorry, Cynthia.
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Cynthia, sometimes the sudden deaths are the hardest to take. I am so very sorry. I hope Aaron will find a new mate soon.
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What a terrible shame. I'm so sorry about Shy, it's so hard when it's unexpected and when she was doing so well. I hope losing her is not too hard on you and Aaron.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to both you and Aaron.
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I'm so very sorry Cynthia, You and Aaron gave her love and attention, she left this world knowing she was cared for.
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So sad for your loss, Cynthia. At least she had the time that she did.

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I'm so sorry about Shy's sudden death. What a shock after she just started a clutch. You provided her with a wonderful environment to feel safe and secure. My sympathy to both you and Aaron.
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Oh, Cynthis, I am so sorry! Losing one so unexpectedly and suddenly is quite a shock!

Yes, please give Aaron HUGS and gentle SCRITCHES! I do hope he will find another mate!

Since my name is pronounced "shy," your post hit me harder than most!

LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU AT THIS SAD TIME!

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Cynthia,
I'm so sorry to hear about Shy's death. I know she was a dear dear hen from your description of her. I hope her mate won't grieve to long. It is so hard to not be able to tell them what happened.
My condolences.

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Poor little Shy. Her story really touched me. She's soaring free now.

You gave her a wonderful life and the opportunity to be a happy little bird. I know you will miss her.

Special thoughts to her mate Aaron. It will be confusing for him, hopefully there will be a new mate soon to help him.

Feather hugs and tears

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I'm so sorry for the loss of this precious little bird, Cynthia. I am glad, however, that she had the time that she did living a good, safe, and happy life in your care.

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Cynthia,

Sorry to hear about Shy's death. Must be rough for Aaron, too. Was he aware that she was dead; that is, was she in his view, not moving?

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Cynthia,

So very sorry to hear of shy's sudden death. Poor Aaron, I hope he finds another mate very soon.

Hugs to you and Aaron,

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