Guest hannahmom Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 (edited) 8 years ago, I fell in love with a finch I was babysitting for a friend, so DH got me a pair of very young zebra finches whom we proceeded to name Debit ( male) and Credit ( beautiful fawn female). They were pair bonded within days. Credit was obviously the smarter of the two, figuring out when we left the cage door open that she could get out and fly. They raised 6 chicks together, and at one point, apart from their kids, shared their enormous " cage " ie luxury suite, with 8 other finch, everyone meeping and pooping in finch paridise. Debit and Credit were so wonderful that we wanted lots more finch so that we could observe them in all their silliness. Yes, birds have distinct personalities, Credit was our den mother, paying attaention and laying the law down to them all. One by one, the others ( whom we had bought in their mature years) passed away, leaving only our original two best friends and sweethearts. I found poor Credit dead at the bottom of the cage this morning. DH and I will bury her outside - the only thing we could never give her while she was with us. Debit is inconsolable, and frankly, at his advanced age ( 7 is considered an old finch) I don't expect to have him for long now that she's gone. He is calling for her and has beeen all day I think. How can something so small leave such a big gap? Goodbye Credit, Mommy loves you. There is a new, very tiny star in the heavens tonight. Edited April 21, 2007 by hannahmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 How can something so small leave such a big gap She was herself and she was very much loved. I'm sorry she had to leave you. Hugs to her people and gentle little meeps to Debit. Godspeed, Credit. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I am crying with you over the loss of the little one. God bless you all, and especially Debit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 oh, that is so sad I feed the wild, outdoor finches, and I just love listening to them. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robinw Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 i'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Fly high sweetie...and send your companion a sign that you are watching over always. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 We had two cages of finches in our sunroom when I was growing up. They were so sweet. Fly free Credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Awww...I'm so sorry...me & Gabby will go outside tonight & look for a tiny little star...Chinghis told Gabby you were a very special mom, now we all see why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest minnie Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'm so sorry! :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyPoopon Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for Debit. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CookieLover Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 So sorry for your loss of little Credit - prayers for you and Debit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hugs and wondering how Debit is doing? Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Debit is still hopping around the cage ( 30 sq feet) meeping and looking in the corners for Credit. He doesn't understand where his girlie went Hopefully he'll come to terms with it soon. We don't want to get another finch, because a newcomer in a situation would either be bullied or bully poor Debit, and he deserves better. Thanks for thinking of my small boy. It hurts to see him like this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Fly free sweetie..... Debit is still hopping around the cage ( 30 sq feet) meeping and looking in the corners for Credit. He doesn't understand where his girlie went Hopefully he'll come to terms with it soon. We don't want to get another finch, because a newcomer in a situation would either be bullied or bully poor Debit, and he deserves better. Thanks for thinking of my small boy. It hurts to see him like this . Awww....poor baby. Reading this broke my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss and for poor grieving Debit. I know his unhappiness is hard to watch. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Debit is still hopping around the cage ( 30 sq feet) meeping and looking in the corners for Credit. He doesn't understand where his girlie went Hopefully he'll come to terms with it soon. We don't want to get another finch, because a newcomer in a situation would either be bullied or bully poor Debit, and he deserves better. Thanks for thinking of my small boy. It hurts to see him like this . I am sorry to hear about Credit. I know how you feel. I had Zebra Finches for years and breed them. Unfortunately, it happens, but I would put another mate in the cage and everything was fine. Just thought I'd let you know, but you know your Debit, so do what is best for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 That is so sad. I am so very sorry. Just know she is somewhere over the rainbow, flying free as the gentle spirit she always was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 There was one small lonely finch in our local petstore. He came to live with us today. I'm out of town on business, but DH says everyone is doing well I couldn't bear to see Debit so lonely. Hopefully the 2 lonely boys will make each other feel happy and secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 So sorry to hear about Credit's departure for The Bridge. I hope Debit will find consolation in his new friend's presence. I am very touched by this story for some reason, even though I've never had a bird ... Hugs and prayers to/for all! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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