Cockatiel unexpectedly died

[vicky2200]

Today I got home from a party and Bella was dead on the bottom of the cage. She was supposedly 5 months old when I got her, which would make her about 6 years old, maximum. I can't believe this happened. Of my three birds, I would have never guessed that she would have died next. Bandit is really old and has a huge abdominal tumor and Chico was acting strangely about a month and a half ago for a few days. I have no clue what happened to her. I cleaned the cage, dumped the food and water, cleaned the dishes, and got new food and water for Chico but if it was contagious I am sure he has it by now.

Rest in Peace Bella.

 

[MikeyTN]

Did you feel her abdomen??? She might be egg binding....That happens quickly and unexpected. Sorry about your loss of Bella!!!

 

[vicky2200]

I didn't feel it but it looked flat. "She" never laid an egg so we aren't even sure that she was a girl. Her markings suggested that she was. I'm just completely shocked.

 

[Maria_Metropolis]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[MikeyTN]

You would have to feel for the egg, it would look swollen somewhat. Unless the egg busted inside of her as that could be a cause as well.

 

[TessieB]

Aw how sad. Sorry for your loss.

 

[strudel]

I'm sorry that Bella is gone.

 

[crimson]

I am sorry for your loss. it's such a shock to find one on the bottom of the cage unexpectedly.

please take comfort in knowing that Bella was loved very much.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

Very sorry to hear about Bella. It is hard when you lose one so unexpectedly. RIP

 

[MomtoPercy]

Oh, how sad! I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[cassiepengo]

fly free, baby bella!
im sorry for that sweetheart
dont worry, she knows where home is, she'll love you forever vicky, i promise!

 

[Mike17]

Sorry to hear of the loss of (another) Bella.

 

[Terry57]

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Lovebird]

I am so sorry to hear that.

 

[Parro]

A www, RIP Bella Wherever she was, let's all hope she's in a better place....

This is mostly caused by egg binding. I was lucky the 2nd time my 'tiel laid an egg she didn't have an egg binding.