Henry

by Brooks
(Laughlin, Nv)

Conure, Henry

My wife bought a Conure for me on Father's Day in 2005. I named him Henry after my Grandfather of years ago. I was so surprised that Henry was such a talker. I loved him so much. He was well trained, talkative, and a joy to have around.

I want to let people know how dangerous bird toys can be. I lost Henry Dec.10, 2006. I had bought him a mirror/bell from a reputable store, and from a reputable company, Penn-Plax. The toy was wrapped in plastic, and I didn't bother to check the clacker after buying it because I didn't have any problems with other toys from this company.

Unfortunately the clacker was made from a pewter type material, not stainless steel and Henry died from lead poisoning ... I was so upset. I still cry today, ( embarrassing for a 60 year old man ) but I'm going to shop for an African Grey.

I settled with the insurance company so I can afford a bigger bird now. I have my bird store looking for me. Please, everyone, look at the toys you buy so no one goes through what I did.

Thank You very much.

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Sep 29, 2007
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by: Andrea

Thank you so much for posting your story. I am so sorry that you lost Henry this way and hope that your story will keep this from happening to another bird. I have always checked the clappers on bells but for another reason..to see if they were soldered and really did not think about the material from which they are made. Now, I will give only the "bird safe bells" to my birds.
I routinely replace the quicklinks on toys with stainless versions that I have purchased so metal poisoning is something I think about. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and I wish you luck on finding a grey to join your family.

Sep 27, 2007
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by: Daryl

I too, am sorry for your loss. We lost a pacific parrotlet 3 mo. ago. We will NEVER forget our boy, and we still cry. I hope this story will help others! God Bless

Sep 26, 2007
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by: Michelle from Pa

I am sorry to hear about Henry. I know how it feels to loose an animal especially one that is a part of your Family. I wish you the very best while searching and finding your African Grey. We have a baby (Pongo) and he is a joy to watch.

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