Lemon broke out of her cage

**karyn674** · 08-20-2009, 04:37 AM

Yesterday eve. while I was cooking, the cage with both birds was in the balcony. Lemon managed to push out the feeder and the spring door did not close. She flew away through it

Now I have Lime left but he looks so sad. After what happened yesterday he was trying to get out of the cage from between the bars and also from the feeder. He tried to do this inceassantly for 2 hrs. Tom (my husband) and I where considering opening the cage for him and let him free. It was heart breaking!

Now we splitted his cage in 2 placed water and seeds also in the empty half and left the door open, so maybe she'll come back........but I doubt.

Lemon and Lime

Lemon

Lime and Lemon in bkgd

Tom also told me we should consider getting him another companion. Don't lovebirds take only a partner for life?

What do you think we should do? I would appreciate your views.

Thanks

Karen and Tom

**Catherinedana** · 08-20-2009, 06:53 AM

Karen - I'm so sorry that Lemon flew away. Keeping the cage open for her for a day or two is not a bad idea. Just make sure that Lime's doors are very secure.

If Lemon does not come home, please don't let Lime fly away. There is no guarantee that they will find each other and that would be very sad. I believe it would be a good idea to find Lime a new companion. My lovebird took to her new companion several years after her first cagemate (who was also a female) passed away. You might even consider bringing Lime to the pet store in his cage to see if he responds particularly to any of the other lovebirds.

I hope that Lemon finds her way home. I feel so sad about this news.

Cathy

**lvpets2002** · 08-20-2009, 10:57 AM

Oh dear how so so sad.. Maybe Lemon will come back to her Lime.. Good Luck

**Pinot's Mom** · 08-20-2009, 11:41 AM

I'm so sorry for Lime, and so sorry for you. I do hope Lemon comes home! Prayers...

**Karen** · 08-20-2009, 11:46 AM

I will pray for Lemon to come home! Hey, little birdie, it's not safe out there! Come home where you are loved and protected!

**karyn674** · 08-21-2009, 12:18 AM

So far Lemon did not come home.

I hang the mirror again in Lime's cage yesterday, (never wondered I would need it so fast!) and this morning I was awaken by Lime's beautiful singing. The mirror seems to be working wonders, Lemon was the loudest of both, but this morning Lime is really exihbiting himself in front of it.

Yesterday he was very quiet but this morning he seems to have awaken anew!

Hope Lemon finds many seeds and lots of enjoyment in flying free, hope she's safe and well.

I would like to thank everyone for your guidence and prayers. Please know though you're on the other side of the world, it still felt very conforting. Thanks, Karen