Who would have thought that the birdcage that you bought from a pet shop isn't escape proof? I really wasn't expecting that one of the lovebirds I bought can easily get out passing through the gap of the cage. I was really speechless for a while, I saw the bird as it slowly moved its way out of the opening but I wasn't able to move fast enough to prevent the escape. I just can't help but sigh for the loss. If only I could return the cage and ask for refund, I would, but that would be too complicated.
Going back to the cage, we bought it from a known pet shop in the city and it wasn't cheap. I'm just so disappointed to get a defective cage that can't hold birds inside. They should have anticipated even the smallest pet bird should not be able to get out of the cage. And to think, it was already a full grown adult lovebird.
Now, I need to buy a replacement since my kids keep on asking me to. They were worried that the other bird would get lonely and die, having heard of it. Why should lovebirds need to come in pair? And where did people get the notion that they die of loneliness when their partner leaves them? I guess, even lovebirds aren't an exception in giving someone heartaches... haaayyyy...
I already covered the top portion of the cage with a fine net as an additional restriction to the "birdfree" (that's what we call the cage now). I made sure the top portion where the bird escaped was covered. There's no point in crying over spilled milk. What's done is done. Lesson learned. Birdcages aren't always built to cage birds, so take the necessary precautions. LOL. Yahweh bless.
I think it's easy to return as long as you have the receipt...
ReplyDeleteI also why lovebirds have to go in pairs but this one went their separate ways.
ReplyDeleteAww that's sad. And depressing to think of the other bird dying out of loneliness. Heartbreaking thought! Yeah you should buy a new partner... Goodlucka, hopefully it won't be able to escape that easily again.
ReplyDeletewow... that bird is a smart one to look for an escape route from inside the cave ...
ReplyDeleteI think you should still return the cage or at least ask them for a replacement. As you said, it wasn't cheap. YOu should be able to get your money's worth -- plus a new bird too! :)
ReplyDeletelol.. this thingy happened to our pet as well. it escaped right before my eyes leaving me a jaw dropping scene.
ReplyDeletesad, that the bird escaped. maybe, by a new birdcage for the new bird, something better quality, more meshed, and sturdy so that the bird will last longer in it.
ReplyDeletei think people get the idea of lovebirds dying of loneliness for humans who get so lonely that they commit suicide. so, they expect an animal, or a bird, have the same feelings and emotions as humans.
This is really quite unexpected since cages are supposed to keep the birds in. Oh well...
ReplyDeleteIf my husband happened to have bought a cage like that, he would definitely not be happy about it. He loves birds.
ReplyDeleteAngry Bird?? It's more like Lonely Bird though. There's nothing wrong if you return the cage and let the store replace it with another one. I wonder what's being complicated in doing so.
ReplyDeleteThis happened to one of my daughter's pet birds. We didn't buy the cage though (it's just a hand-me-down from FIL). The other bird that was left alone inside the cage died after few days. :(
ReplyDeleteMay be you could still return the cage and see if they can replace it.
So sad, I think you need to get another one because the bird needs the partner. Birds are very social animals and if not given love and attention all day will leave the bird lonely and sometimes depressed.
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