Believe me, I KNOW how hard it is to watch...a languishing 'tiel as they miss their companion.

Bailey and Snickers were together for 19 years. Bailey just is a different bird. That is the only way I can explain it.

But, he is 10 years older than Dorian was...24. Is Max around the same age as Dorian? And I must say that Bailey has always been a "hard nut to crack". If a 'tiel can be moody, that would be my Bailey.

I may have said this before, but I will continue to send good thoughts toward you and Max as you go through this difficult time.

Remember, Max may (like Bailey) be a different bird for the long term, but that is not always a bad thing. I have found that I have had to alter my expectations...also not a bad thing!

Gina