My baby girl is gone.

[jenphilly]

If you did not play with the birds, its not likely.... it may be one of those terrible things that have no rhyme or reason why it happened.

 

[TessieB]

Sending positive thoughts your way to give you strength during this difficult time.

 

[strudel]

There are bacteria, fungal spores and viruses all over the place. Sometimes it isn't the "bug" that's responsible but something awry with the immune system that lets it get a hold on the person/pet. As jenphilly says, sometimes things just happen. Don't beat yourself up worrying whether you brought it in or how it happened.

 

[RavensGryf]

If you did not play with the birds, its not likely.... it may be one of those terrible things that have no rhyme or reason why it happened.

But feather dust and micro particles everywhere from bird grooming :52:...
At my local bird store there is a visible layer of dust on EVERYTHING. It is pretty bad like it's had a lot of time to build up. They take good care of the birds and customers, but no time to dust apparently

 

[Hotrod]

I am so sorry to hear that. But Bandit is in a better place now, flying free among the clouds with all the other birds in birdie heaven. I know it hurts now, but I promise it will get better.
When I was a kid, I had a sun conure named Hotrod. When I was away from home, my mom had the dogs inside and forgot Hotrod was out and fell asleep... you can guess what happened. It was soooo awful. This was about ten years ago. That bird was my best friend, his cage was in my bedroom and he did everything with me. He loved to ride around in my shirt with his head poking out of the collar.
Now I have Hotrod the second, in rememberance of Hotrod.

 

[lquan]

Feather dust and dried bird feeces dust that might carry Psittacosis are everywhere; not necessarily from bird stores or bird shows. You can get them into your house just by open the windows/doors. If the bird's immune system is weak, airborne fungal such as Psittacosis can attack. There nothing anyone can do about this. I take my Lily outside for sunlight all the time, should I worry? My Lily loves to look outside open windows and sings along with the other birds just 5 feet from the windows, should I worry? No, I am not worry. I can't keep her in a bubble all the time. She needs to build up her immune system as she grows and survive in her environment. Again, my condolence to your loss. A grown man like me would cry too if I were to loose my Lily.

 

[RavensGryf]

Now I have Hotrod the second, in rememberance of Hotrod.

Oh! I thought I was the only person to re-use names lol. I've done it a few times in the past.
...and I'm gonna do it again when my baby comes this summer. Hey, when you love a name...

 

[Sheryl]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm familiar with what you are going through. I was told that poetry is a treatment for grief and I'm trying some of that medicine myself. I wanted to share a poem with you. I hope it brings you a little comfort to think of your baby girl as free now. Sincerely, Sheryl

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go fly with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

 

[EnglishMuffin]

Oh my god this is heartbreaking I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words

 

[RavensGryf]

Sheryl, the beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes! I know many of us here can relate to losing a beloved bird.

 

[antoinette]

So sorry for you loss
Please so not blame yourself it was not your fault
Best not to bring another in until you get the result of the necropsy
Please keep us posted with the results

 

[Birdbrain91]

I am so sorry for your loss. Don't blame yourself you did every thing possible and Bandit knows this.

Sending big hugs your way!

 

[Cyrinaluna]

Losing any pet (pet doesn't work, friend is better) is so hard. This thread had me in tears by the end. I still cry over my Shadow cat who was taken unexpectedly from me two years ago.

This new conure will help you through the pain of loss. Nothing can ever replace Bandit in your heart, but the love of another feathered friend is a good way to heal. Me and the kids (feathered and furred) will be thinking of you.

 

[BirdyMomma]

My heart is hurting for you. I am so sorry.

 

[BirdyMomma]

I want to add, that at the time I lost Bacci, I did not think I would ever want another bird, and I was afraid to be too close to the other bird we already had. (Loki). Well I have to tell you, that having her to care for was actually a help to get me through. I had no choice but to get out of bed and give her the love and attention she deserved, and it really helped. I miss my Bacci so much every single day, it's been five months since he died, and I still cry. The bond I now have with my sweet little Loki is amazing. The love of another little one will help you. Not to forget, but to remember, and remember in a positive way.

 

[veimar]

This made me cry… I'm SO Sorry for your loss. Just horrible, and there is no your fault in this. And as others said before please let us know what is was - this could help save someone else's life.

 

[witchbaby]

Today has been difficult. I picked up Bandit's ashes. The funeral home made a beautiful rememberance pin out of her feathers. I cried so hard, but it helps to know that she's home again. I found her a spot by the window above my bed so she will always be near me.

Again, thank you. Everyone here has helped me so much. *hugs* to all of you who have experienced the loss of a feathered (or furred) friend.

 

[RavensGryf]

Hang in there. I know it's hard. I have my first BW pionus ashes in a little cedar box with some of her feathers. I don't even want to open the box 7-8 years later.