Robins - wonder if they are sent to comfort?

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I lost my wonderful Gingerwitch in July - since that day a little robin has been with my every morning at breakfast, even a yard move has not deterred the little critter - now he follows me up and down the barn, when ime feeding the horses every morning and today was at the outside door waiting for me to open it - i put bird seed out on the wall every morning for him - but he never eats it (the other little birdes soon arrive to polish it off !) and would rather hop down the line of stables with me, or run in front of me.

Often wonder if its Gingerwitch looking over me this first winter without her ?

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Why not. I think its a lovely idea.

Btw - robins don't eat bird seed they're carnivores. Get him some robin mix and he'll love you. They're very faithful little birds. (And he might be a she...)
 
Despite being a scientific, 'logical all the way sort of person who doesn't believe anything I can't prove with nice maths and theories', I do think things like this mean something and am inclined to think that those who have passed on are there in some way to offer comfort to us.

How lovely to have the little chap with you, and over such a long period of time, there is something that lifts the spirit about Robins I think. I hope he offers you comfort.

Silly as it sounds, when I was visiting my husbands grave shortly after he passed away, I was in floods as I worried he was lonely or unhappy where he was, wailing away (god help any poor soul that happened to be walking past the grave yard!) that I just wanted to know he was ok - then out of absolutly nowhere a wren landed on his cross. I have never seen a wren so close before. He didn't fly off, but just sat there for a few minutes. I have always felt that he was there to comfort me.
 
This is really interesting, I havnt lost a horse or anything but since we were broken into at the horses on thursday night there is always a robin there, wherever I look. Maybe it could be my auntie or something saying "okay, its all going to be alright now" lol I dont know haha.

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Glosgirl - i am so sorry for your loss - we should all take a moment out of every day to try and understand and appreciate just what we do have before we loose it - you never think it will happen to you and if you do its always a long way off in your mind. That way lifes stupid flustrations be put into context.

What a wonderful story about your little wren, i know i belive that animals understand much more than we will ever know - the last day with gingerwitch me and my husband led her round the farm where she had lived for 20 years of her 26, took her to her old stables and the school, led her in the winter field and took her to see the "herd" for the last time - that was the most upsetting thing of the day - the horses all ran at us....she had last been with them the day before and had lived with them for a year - gingerwitch held her head high and scanned the horison, she then turned and led us back to the gate - the other horses ran at us and one horse - the nastiest mare of them all - kept them away from us.

She was pts 20 mins later and just as you knew the injection was working my big lad let out huge winney and he could not even see us - i am sure he was saying goodbye. i walked back to the barn after she had been taken away, and he gave me a "horse" cuddle and has taken on so many of Gingerwitchs demands ie being fussed, being scratched, - i feel she trained him well

going for a sob now, x
 
Interesting, as I have been thinking the same too! Despite also being a scientific like glosgirl.

A few years ago we lost my grandad, my dad was beside himself but kept it to himself. That was in the summer and every day since....my dad would see a robin in the garden all the time, every day. He thought that maybe his dad was looking over him in a way.

He was so upset when the cat killed the robin last year :(
 
Massive hugs Gingerwitch, what a really lovely way to spend her last day. I'm sure the horses know something is going on. No idea how they can, but when their behaviour changes so much in understanding I don't know how they can't know more.
 
When I was a little girl, my grandma lived with us - she was very ill and bed-bound. There was always a robin around and it would sit on the window sill - she loved it.. I was told that it was there when she died.

Gingerwitch - so sorry - we all need comforting at some time in our lives.
 
heather_bambi said:
A few years ago we lost my grandad, my dad was beside himself but kept it to himself. That was in the summer and every day since....my dad would see a robin in the garden all the time, every day. He thought that maybe his dad was looking over him in a way.

He was so upset when the cat killed the robin last year :(
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Incontrovertible proof that cats are the minions of Beelzebub. ;) ;)
 
What a lovely thread.

My in-laws have a Robin that practically lives in their kitchen. He's very friendly and just hops about. Always goes back outside to do the dirty business though ;)
We have a couple in the garden here and they are the most beautiful of all the garden birds. They're very peaceful.
 
I find all the birds and wildlife round the yard very comforting. I like the fact that livestock and horses and man have always had that relationship over millenia with wildlife. So I think in a way they do know us on our yards and farms. Like you we have a robin or two that are in and out the stables during the winter as you start to muck out and when they sit and sing their lovely winter song on a perishingly cold day it's magical. I also love the company of the swallow families for 6 months from April to September. We have a little wren that is in and out of the fence and brambles opposite my stable and pied flycatchers on the muckheap and a little owl that flies and calls across the yard when it's dark.
 
What a coincidental post. My mare is in hospital yet again, awaiting another operation next week. This morning, I was first at the yard and my stables are slightly away from the others. A robin was as you said, just following me round and sitting on my stable doors while I was doing the other horse's mucking out. And then when I got home, there was a robin on my bird table. I went to put some more food out and it didn't fly too far away and it has been on and off the table ever since. I love watching them.
 
When my mum was in hospital dying my friends looked after mine and mum's horse (sure the grammar isn't correct there but head not working) and the one thing I was dreading was going to see her horse as he was her pride and joy. I am ashamed to say that I waited to go up to the stables til after the funeral, I just didn't feel ready to go and see him til then.

The day I did, I was very upset and gave him a big hug and was crying into his mane when I noticed a robin on the fence post. I watched it for ages, just sitting there staring at me. I walked back to the yard and there it was again on the shed roof, just watching me. I'd like to think that was my mum, watching to make sure that I was looking after him properly! However, I got very disappointed for days afterwards when the robin never came back.

When her horse was put to sleep, I went up an hour before the vet was due to spend some time with him, give him masses of extra strong mints and give him a good groom and there were white feathers all in his and his field companion's manes. I'd like to think that my mum had come to collect him. I often look at the pics that I took that day and the white feathers are very comforting.
 
Hi, I too am of the 'if you cant prove it it aint true' brigade. For years now at times of distress, wherever I have been, a Robin has popped up looking at me in a knowing way. I have long thought its a comfort thing but thought peeps would think I was mad!
 
Gingerwitch- what a lovely little Robin. I feed my friendly robin an insect filled suet block below the peanut feeder.

I do believe that animals do look out for us and other animals after they have passed away.

We had a cat called Tiff who was great friends with our Cavalier, Julie. Tiff died, but a couple of years later, Julie had a major stroke. Mum decided to arrange to have Julie pts the following morning.

The evening before, mum let the dogs out into the back garden for a wee, Julie stayed behind on the sofa. Mum then said "hello Tiff" and then froze realising that Tiff wasnt here anymore.

Mum was convinced that Tiff had pushed past her leg to get through the door and Julie had looked up from the sofa.

We like to think that Tiff had come to 'take Julie away' that evening and tell her all was well
and there is nothing to fear.

Julie was pts the following morning, but we knew that Tiff would be waiting to lead her safely over rainbow bridge.
 
What a lovely post. Its funny but I lost my mare 5yrs ago on 7th Dec after having had a broken leg in the field. Over the last week a robin has been in my stable just watching what Im doing. Wonder if its anything to do with Holly, this thread has made me wonder.
 
Well my little robin now has a belly full of mealworms and a suet/mealworm block to be going on with -oh was he a happy little sole when he found his new feed - we even had an robin airial fly past and he did better moves than ever the red arrows did !

so thanks for the feeding tips

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There's loads of mythical stories about Robins - i.e if Robin pecks at your window or flies your house, it's a sign that someone will die.

My friend has a robin that follows her & started when her dad died, has been with her since, she feels it's there to keep an eye on her for him. I love that thought :)
 
We get a whole stack of birds around our bird tables and I find it very calming and therapeutic just watching them. Mostly Blue and Great Tits which are seriously cheeky - they nest/roost under the eaves and if the window is open often fly into the bedroom, give it the quick once over and fly out again.

We get lots of Robins too - they are definitely among the tamest. I put out mealworms for them, insect/mealworm filled suet blocks and a handful of grated cheddar also goes down really well. You can get packets of shredded suet bits too and seed mixes specially for Robins.

Good to hear that he brings you comfort and cheer :-)
 
I believe that animals come into our lives at different times to show us messages. I also believe that they are a way for those who have passed over to visit us. I wonder if this, taken from a shamanic website regarding totem animals will ring true with you?

Robin signifies stimulation of new growth and renewal in many areas of life. He teaches that any changes can be made with joy, laughter and a song in the heart. Robin shows how to ride the winds of passion within your heart and become independent through this change. Robin will teach you how to move forward with grace, tenacity, perseverence and assertion. Are you letting go of personal dramas? Ones that no longer serve your higher purpose? Are you exercising compassion and patience in mental, spiritual and emotional areas? Robin will teach how to incorporate new beginnings with faith and trust in the process. It is time to believe in yourself and use the inspiration that is given. Listen carefully. It is time sing your own song for a new period in life force abounds.
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There is also another potential meaning which is related to Robin's red breast; the idea that he bravely tried to pluch the crown of thorns from Christ's head, but only managed to stick the thorns into his own chest during the endeavours. Its a bit long and not everyones cup of tea, but there is more here:

http://www.shamanicjourney.com/article/6081/robin-power-animal-symbol-of-growth-and-renewal

Whatever the reason for this little Robin to be with you, I'm glad you're enjoying his/her company. :)
 
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