BAD NEWS..Crystals Amadeus, Miko & Charlie flew away!!!

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

pray hard allyou guys hard please...she had the birdroom window open but the screen was on the window..somehow they burrowed out through the screen & they flew away...she saw Amadeus in a tree with his tail feathers all gone..they saw Charlie..Charlie is clipped...they saw himonly once..they have not seen or heard Miko at all..I just called her & she is in her dad's yard..he lives next door..and sheis sobbing uncontrollably...oh god....please pray for the birdies!! she has posted on parrott 911 already and said she would spend the night outside if she has to.....

[bonnie]

Oh no!!! God love it... I wish there was something I could do!!!

[birdscomefirst]

I'll be praying! I hope it all turns out OK!

Bill

[Chrissy and Flock]

Praying hard here too...

[birdie]

prayers from me also, please keep us updated. hugs to crystal

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

I just spoke to her again..her & her finacee are sobbing..they havent seen them..they brought Buddy out in a cage..he is the flock leader..he was calling to them and acting like he heard something..but they heard the dogs in the neighbors yard yapping earlier and they are hoping the dogs ddnt get Charlie they are staying out in shifts....oh god.

[too&me]

My heart is reaching out, it is so easy any of us could be in that position. Put the cage outside in plain sight with food and water in side. Prayers and hugs.

[Larry, Baby and Me]

A disaster and a tragedy.

Hope all are found.

[Diane, Clouds assignment]

Praying to St Rita for their safe return. Don't give up hope.

[iti hoa's mom]

Prayers being sent for a safe return.

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

Oh this is just horrible!! I hope they are found soon and safe.

[FoxersArtist]

Oh my! Crystal, I am so sorry. I can't even imagine how upset you must be right now. Your babies are in my prayers. I hope they are recovered safe and sound. I wish there was something I could do. :( Great big hugs to you, sweety.
-Anna

[birdie]

any news? have they been seen or heard? I imagine they're roosting for the night. be there waiting with food and water at daylight. How cold does it get there at night?
still praying:pray:

[Evelyn]

Tell her not to give up, and to start right away on all the things that might help find them: ad in the newspaper (offer as much of a reward as you can), posters in all vets and pet-related stores and in the neighborhood, radio, notify all the animal shelters, post on all lost-bird sites.

A good friend recently recovered her CAG who had been gone two months--not much worse for the experience, but she had flown a long way--about 15+ miles.

A poster in a park led to her recovery.

Tell her good luck in finding them. I know she must be beating herself up, but that isn't doing the birds any good, nor will it help in finding them.

Evelyn

[lcarle]

OMG!!!!!!!! Praying is happening now. Are these cockatiels? OMG!!!!! I would be crying as well.

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

yes they are her babies..Charlie is her first baby she ever got..he was gavage fed and is still afraid of hands as a result...she felt sorry for him in a pet store...Charllie, Miko and Amadeus are missing...the screen fell in apparently, they were trying to get out of the screen and it fell..they heard a crash and went running in...they quickly shut the window as they were all out * flying in the bird room even the babies..thank god no more got away....Crystal saw Miko and she looked terrified & she hasnt seen her since...they almost got Amadeus ...he had no tail feathers and she said it looked like something got him..they almost had him & he flew..they took out Buddy, the flock leader in a cage & he was calling them & they said he looked like he heard something..she is most worried about Charlie as she didnt see him at all....not even once...and the dogs in the next yard were carrying on like crazy right after they flew out..oh god..she was sobbing so hard I coiuld hardly understand her..pray hard for her babies..her fiancee is staying home from work today......

[CrystalinNC]

I just wanted to stop in and tell everything that I appreciate all of the concern and prayers going up for my babies.
They must be working, because John said that he has the other birds flock calling, and can hear two answer.
So that means that two of my babies are still in the area. Please, keep the prayers going, and give these guys the little nudge in the butts they need to make it the rest of the way home.
I am devastated.
Thank you again for everything.

[too&me]

We are here for you Crystal-keeping fingers crossed.

[birdie]

If this helps, rock me amadeus is running through my head and has been since last night... continious thoughts still comming your way!

[Julie]

When my tiel got out, I keept his buddy in a cage outside (where he was supremely safe) and walked around the neighborhood with a picture for hours. Whisteling and calling for him the whole time.

A day later I did find him, and he came running up to me wanting to come home.

Positive thoughts and strength comming out to you....

[CrystalinNC]

where did you find him?
Was he close?

[Julie]

He was spotted 3 houses south of ours, and when I actually found him, he was in the neighbors back yard 1 house north of mine.

I was standing in the back yard (crying of course) talking to the person fixing my back door (the door was kicked in during the burglary) and I went inside to clean up my face. I was inside for about a min, and I could hear him screaming his frightened flock call. I think it was because he was trying to get to me while I was talking outside and then when my voice went away he panicked. I ran outisde jumped my neighbors fence, thank god thier dog was in the house, and he ran straight up to me. Getting back over the fence holding a tiel was not the easiest, but you get the picture. Between my voice, and that of his buddies, he managed to stay close to home, and I truly believe that is how we got him back.

My heart goes out to you. I KNOW what this feels like and it is just deavistating. Keep positive. Make sure to bring a picture to your local vets offices, and let your neighbors know you are looking for them.

[CrystalinNC]

Neighbors have been alerted. I've made up fliers to post. I'm going to call the humane society today and let them know to be on the lookout. They are posted on Parrot 911, so maybe that will turn up something.
We can hear them in the area....so hopefully, they'll get tired of being wild birds and want to come home.

[Julie]

Have you put food outside for them? A couple big sprigs of millet close to the house, and possibly leaving an open cage full of food/treat/toys for them? Its a long shot but you never know how home bound thier instincts will be

[CrystalinNC]

There is a cage with millet sitting outside for them. John is going now with a bird carrier to walk around the neighborhood and call to them to see if they respond.
They can hear the other birds in the house, which is why I think they're sticking around thus far.

[Julie]

Good luck, and lots of huggs..... Let us know how the day goes....

[Evelyn]

I just spoke to her again..her & her finacee are sobbing..they havent seen them..they brought Buddy out in a cage..he is the flock leader..he was calling to them and acting like he heard something..but they heard the dogs in the neighbors yard yapping earlier and they are hoping the dogs ddnt get Charlie they are staying out in shifts....oh god.

If the dogs had gotten the bird, there would be feathers around. Also, dogs don't usually eat what they catch, as cats do, so if there are no feathers and no bird, the dogs didn't get them.

My U-2 got out one morning (chewed a hole thru the locked doggie door). He stayed in the neighborhood, but would not come back. I stayed out, calling him, until it got dark and I couldn't hear him calling anymore. Went back out early next morning and called him. He had apparently spent the night in a very tall tree, and boy was he glad to see me!

We usually hear only the horror stories, and not the ones where the birds are recovered. I posted earlier about a friend's CAG who was gone two months and then found by a child who was playing outside his house and saw her in a tree. He told his mother there was a parrot in the tree, and she thought he was teasing her. Some neighbors helped her get Zellie down, another neighbor had a guest who had seen a Lost poster for her, and there was a happy ending.

The smazing thing was that Zellie was a hand-fed parrot who had never been outdoors. Despite never having had to find food and water, she must have because she wasn't thin or bedraggled looking. She was very tired, though. She had flown over 15 miles from her home across some very heavy traffic. Lucky bird and lucky owner.

I hope Crystal is as fortunate.

Evelyn

[FoxersArtist]

Crystal,
My thoughts this morning when I woke up were with your and your flock. You will be in my prayers all day.
-Anna

[birdie]

any news? my thoughts keep turning to those lost little ones and my day just isn't productive. please little ones, go home to your mommy.

[Evelyn]

Crystal -

Any news on the lost babies? We are all worrying and waiting and prayin.,

Evelyn

[CrystalinNC]

No news as of yet...
we can't even hear them anymore when we flock call them.
I have fliers posted everywhere, and I've notified humane societies, and rescues in the area, hopefully my babies will find someone that will see the signs.
Thank you all for the continued prayers.

[birdie]

:teary: I was hoping you could at least see them all and know they were close. :hgz: I'll keep praying :pray:

[lcarle]

Darn!!! Still keeping the prayers going. I am soooooooo sorry!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

im talking with her on msn still now word she has e mailed all the rescues...and spca animal control put up posters etc...now she is talking with a lady who is a bird phy chic dont be skeptical...she is doing it for nothing..just wants to help..she wont give up....shewill never give up..the lady said, picture them at home and dont think ngative thoughts ..Ithink that is good advice

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

That's what I was told when I lost a teil some time back. Stay calm. Think about their energy and envision them back with you. Sends out all the necessary positive vibes, and in the process helps you stay in control during a time when you feel like you have none.

[Evelyn]

No news as of yet...
we can't even hear them anymore when we flock call them.
I have fliers posted everywhere, and I've notified humane societies, and rescues in the area, hopefully my babies will find someone that will see the signs.
Thank you all for the continued prayers.

Oh, I hope so. Don't give up. Remember my friend's CAG was gone two months before she was found.

Evelyn

[FoxersArtist]

I just can't get these little guys off my mind. Still praying hard for their safe return, and for you too Crystal.
-Anna

[CrystalinNC]

Patty, did you find your lost tiel?
I honestly think they're sending out vibes of their own...there are so many people that are focused on these little guys right now...I can't imagine that they feel abandoned. I hope today is the day they find their way home.
I contacted a local bird watcher's group...we'll see if they respond, but I asked for either advice on tracking birds, or help tracking them.
After all...we're ALL bird people, and if you love one, you naturally love them all.
Keep those fingers crossed and those prayers coming!

[Evelyn]

Patty, did you find your lost tiel?
I honestly think they're sending out vibes of their own...there are so many people that are focused on these little guys right now...I can't imagine that they feel abandoned. I hope today is the day they find their way home.
I contacted a local bird watcher's group...we'll see if they respond, but I asked for either advice on tracking birds, or help tracking them.
After all...we're ALL bird people, and if you love one, you naturally love them all.
Keep those fingers crossed and those prayers coming!

Crystal -

I hope I'm wrong, but I doubt they will find their way home. I think they will show up at somebody else's house. That's why it is so important that you get the word out as widely as you can.

I was surprised when Zellie was found via a poster. I thought surely the newspaper ad would be the key. And she was so far away from her home.

Evelyn

[too&me]

I agree with the positive thought and visualizations also. Keep looking especially in the early evenings and morning feeding times.

[CrystalinNC]

i won't stop looking...until it's obvious they couldn't survive outside in the weather...but in the meantime, I have been trying to get the word out so if they ARE found...they know where to find me.
I have fliers posted everywhere! And will post more today.

[birdie]

we won't stop praying and hoping someone finds them.

Don't forget places like grocery stores and gas stations.

:hgz: dear, you're still in our thoughts!

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

Patty, did you find your lost tiel?
I honestly think they're sending out vibes of their own...there are so many people that are focused on these little guys right now...I can't imagine that they feel abandoned. I hope today is the day they find their way home.
I contacted a local bird watcher's group...we'll see if they respond, but I asked for either advice on tracking birds, or help tracking them.
After all...we're ALL bird people, and if you love one, you naturally love them all.
Keep those fingers crossed and those prayers coming!

Crystal,

No, I did not fint my teil. He got out through a flukey series of mishaps and was gone. I found him at the edge of the property after about 15 minutes and he called to me but local birds chased him off. He was fully flighted but was a terrible flier always had broken tail feathers from bad landings. He was such a sweet friendly bird that I can only hope that someone found him and has given him a good home. I still find myself unconscienciously looking in the trees for him when I am walking outside. I miss him terribly. I understand the pain you are in. I am hoping for the best outcome. Big hugs to you.

Patty

[CrystalinNC]

I talked to a friend of mine in Raleigh last night...and she gave me some incredible tips to get these guys. I am hopeful that this afternoon, I will have at least one, if not all my babies back. I am still also hopeful that they're fine and just waiting to come home. Weather is going to be bad here tonight...so please keep us in your prayers still.
thank you

[Julie]

Crystal,

Our thoughts have been positive and hopeful, and we can not wait to hear how the day goes. Keep us posted!

[birdie]

good vibes comming your way! that song is still running in my head! I keep hoping for good news.

[too&me]

Me too. Hope the advice works and they all come home safe! They can handle more weather and lower temperatures than you may think.

[FoxersArtist]

your guys are in my prayers as always. I hope you can bring them home!
-Anna

[Larry, Baby and Me]

Cheryl,

Every day I have hoped they would be found.

There is always the chance that they will find their way back to you.

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

That's so true. I have heard SO many stories about reunions way after the escape.

[birdie]

any news today at all?

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

nope they are still gone....she is sick with worry...they have a birdie physchic working on it...(for free a friend) and she thinks Amadeus is alone and the other two are together...dear god I am sick with worry too...

[CrystalinNC]

I have a sliver of hope.
A vet's office that I contacted today said that they got a call about a bird yesterday, but they didn't know what kind of bird or where it was found. They took no info but instead, directed the person to a Raptor Center in Charlotte. I can only hope they had an easier time getting through than I did and SOMEBODY took some info down of some kind. And...I hope someone has one of my babies and I can see them again!
Keep your fingers crossed! =) The center opens at 10:00. I left a message on their main voice mail and emailed them too.

[birdie]

Let's hope someone is paying attention and gets some information to help find your babies. :hgz:

[CrystalinNC]

The Raptor Center called...they have no record of anyone calling about a cockatiel. =(

[Evelyn]

The Raptor Center called...they have no record of anyone calling about a cockatiel. =(

Unfortunately, some people aren't going to go to a lot of trouble. Shame on the vet's office for not taking down the information.

Have you called the animal shelters, local Bird Clubs (our Club frequently gets calls about lost and/or found birds).

I've heard of many birds being reunited with their owners, but never any that flew back after being gone. Gyro never went very far away. And he is a remarkably intelligent bird.

I'm not trying to dash your hopes--just sayng that don't wait around hoping they will come back. I pray, they do, but doubt it very much.

Are you running an ad in the paper, offering a reward? Maybe the paper would do a story on them and losing pet parrots in general. It would be worth a call to them.

Evelyn

Evelyn

[Evelyn]

I have a sliver of hope.
A vet's office that I contacted today said that they got a call about a bird yesterday, but they didn't know what kind of bird or where it was found. They took no info but instead, directed the person to a Raptor Center in Charlotte. I can only hope they had an easier time getting through than I did and SOMEBODY took some info down of some kind. And...I hope someone has one of my babies and I can see them again!
Keep your fingers crossed! =) The center opens at 10:00. I left a message on their main voice mail and emailed them too.

Crystal -

A thought. Does the vet's office have caller ID? If so, they should be able to pin the number down by looking at those callers who called at about the same time. They can eliminate their own clients and other known callers.

Evelyn

[too&me]

Dufus staff at their office.

[CrystalinNC]

here's who I've contacted: (and I may omit some, because I've been all over the place trying to get the word out.)
Vet's offices
Audubon
Bird Rescues
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Waterfowl Rehabilitation Center
Pet stores
Convenient stores
Fire dept
Police dept.
Fliers out in the neighborhood
I just now emailed a radio station to see if I could get them to announce it with the promise of a donation to their favorite charity.
craigslist
parrot 911
various other lost bird/pet sites
I have not contacted local bird clubs though...so that's a great idea.
i know at this point that the only way I'm going to get them back is if someone else finds them...I just need to get the word out so they know who to go to if they DO find them

[Evelyn]

[quote=CrystalinNC;27888]here's who I've contacted:

Crystal -

Sounds like you've pretty much got it covered.

Are there any malls around or big grocery stores that might let you put up a poster? Libraries?

Zellie had flown more than 15 miles away from her home before she was found, so while neighborhood fliers are great, she might not be in the neighborhood any longer.

Evelyn

[CrystalinNC]

[quote=CrystalinNC;27888]here's who I've contacted:

Crystal -

Sounds like you've pretty much got it covered.

Are there any malls around or big grocery stores that might let you put up a poster? Libraries?

Zellie had flown more than 15 miles away from her home before she was found, so while neighborhood fliers are great, she might not be in the neighborhood any longer.

Evelyn

that's my fear...
Luckily I live on a 3 mile road that has one way in and one way out...so if it's someone within 3 miles they should see the fliers..
the radio station, if they announce, should cover other areas.
i'm contacting the papers today...that should cover more area...Hopefully someone somewhere will get with me.
My fiance even had a good idea to contact some schools...kids are good about ratting on their parents...if someone should decide to keep a bird.

[birdscomefirst]

Do we know if there is anything new on this?

Bill

[CrystalinNC]

Nothing...I passed out more fliers today, posted them under stop signs and local markets. Talked to more neighbors and everyone is on the look out.
It's a waiting game at this point.
We go out every day at dawn and dusk to search for them.
I'm afraid for them though,...there are hawks everywhere.

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

Bless your heart. I am so hoping for good news.

[CrystalinNC]

Update:
no news yet...but everyday I hope is the day that I hear something!
I keep getting leads, but none of them have worked out as of yet. In thinking positive, I'm glad that people are seeing the signs!
Still praying...

[too&me]

Fingers still crossed here.

[birdscomefirst]

Not long ago I helped some people recover an Amazon that had been lost for several months. Never give up!

I'm still praying,

Bill

[lcarle]

I agree, don't give up. Still praying here!!

[too&me]

We recovered my daughters cockatiel after three years, she still recognized us.

[CrystalinNC]

We recovered my daughters cockatiel after three years, she still recognized us.

three years!? How in the world did you find her after three years????

[Chrissy and Flock]

I would like to hear that story too... three years is a long time..

[too&me]

Here is the story--The true story is hard to believe but here we go. My daughter took her birds to school for a natural science day, the bottom fell off the cage and her Tiel Tulip a Lutino flew up into the trees and remained out of reach. We stayed and tried to tempt her down and visit the school grounds on the weekend but never saw her again. We put up posters and continued to keep our eyes open. By the end of the school year we had given up. She eventually graduated from that school but her younger brothers attended. We got a new Tiel the following year to help fill that empty spot. After three years I was driving to pick up the boys from school and spotted a poster saying "Found Cockatiel Call this Number" and identify. We talked about it and said to ourselves it could not be possible and almost didn't call. When I called and spoke to the lady we described her and let her know her habits and vocabulary. What a shock she replied I think I have your bird. Tulip had flown down to them a week prior while doing yard work, landed on her shoulder and kissed her cheek riding that shoulder into the house. We went to meet her still not believing it was really her, but it was and she was so happy to see us especially Lauren my daughter. All we can think is that some else must have had her for a few years until she escaped again and ended up coming home. I wish you a happy ending too. I didn't want to post this earlier hoping you would not have to wait so long. By the way we have Hawks and Owls and Crows year round here too.

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

What a great story for those with lost birds - encouraging and hope giving.

[FoxersArtist]

Still praying for their safety and quick return home.
-Anna

[birdie]

I have read that story before somewhere. What an awsome story!

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

that was a fantastic and heartwarming story i sure hope that crystal doesnt have to wait that long