My cocky died!!:-(

[Pistolpete]

On Sunday, in the space of about about three or four minutes my gorgeous sulphur crested cockatoo died. I just don't Know what happened, I'm so sad and very much in shock.
Can someone please help me understand what may have happened.
She started making weird screeching noises, along with a funny sneezing thing. I was watching her from the window and when her head started drooping I knew something was seriously wrong.
I am in a wheelchair from a work accident four years ago, I couldn't reach her in her cage, my wife got her off the perch and put her in my lap. She was very floppy and started throwing her head around , and then she just died. It was horrible and I can't get it out of my mind.
It was like she choked to death. I had noticed that she had been bringing back up seedy regurgitation the last few days. In hindsight I should have taken her to the vet. But its so hard at the vets because they can't get near her. She seemed absolutely fine orherwise and in great spirits. I'm thinking she may have been bringing something up and she choked.

Has anyone ever seen anything like this?

I'm very upset. She was only 14 and we were supposed to grow old together. She adored me and I did her.

What happened?

 

[sonja]

I don't have any ideas of what happened to her, but I am so sorry for your loss. How horrible to witness it, but hopefully some comfort to her that she was with you in your lap.

 

[Atwee921]

I have no idea what could have happened, but im so sorry Dont feel guilty for her death because you didn't take her to vet...I can't imagine losing my bird...Im so sorry and sorry that you had to watch everything happen.

 

[maggenpie]

No answers, only great sorrow for you.

My daughter suffered a similar loss earlier this year. She heard a strange noise, ran to her bird and gathered her into her hands only a few seconds before she died. She chose not to have a post mortem done so we don't know the cause. Six months on, she's still grieving.

You may not get the answer you're looking for without an examination. You'll second guess everything you did, that's only natural but be gentle with yourself. Remember the bond you shared and know that your time together was worth it.

 

[kksdad]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[MikeyTN]

I'm sorry for your loss, but it can be anything....You don't know unless you have the body examined by a vet....

 

[wolf0994]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I agree with above, try not to be to hard on yourself. If you want to know you could have the vet do a check but if not be sure not to place too much blame on yourself, there are always what ifs.....

 

[greycloud]

So very sorry for your loss. I highly recommend a necropsy be performed.

 

[incognito]

so sorry for your loss, i understand how you feel i recently lost a feathered friend

i cant say what went wrong as my own bird died of no cause while he was recovering from illness, he was getting better, healthier, actively playing and then he died out of no way in minutes.

GOD must have better plans for your bird aswell

 

[Pistolpete]

Thanks for your kind replies. They made me cry again.
I'm a big boofy man and it's making me cry like a baby.

Didn't quite realise the hold she had on me. Her intelligence, personality and affection for me made her so human.

We have just bought 20 acres 4 km out of town, we buried her in a beautiful spot on it, near some trees and on the shores of a future dam. Previous owners had buried a peacock, called Stuart in the same place, so she is next to Stuart.

I can't see myself getting another one, they are such beautiful birds though. I felt privileged to have gad the job of looking after such an amazing beautiful creature.

RIP Charlie.

We are going to plant a wattle bush on her grave, one with the same sulphur yellow colour in its flowers.

 

[luvmytooo]

Im so sorry for your loss *hugs*

 

[ShreddedOakAviary]

Possible respitory distress. I have had the unfortunate experience to see what happens when birds are exposed to airborne toxins. If I had to guess that would be my guess I'm sorry. If it was a respiratory problem it could have been any number of airborne irritants...

 

[Lintini]

Something similar happened with my aunt's amazon, he died very shockingly and suddenly.

I am very sorry for your loss and hope in time your heart will have a spot for another feathered friend. They are good for your heart and soul. *hugs*

 

[Remy]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I recently lost Puck unexpectedly shortly before his 5th birthday, when he was supposed to live to be at least 30. :-(

Sometimes birds can be very ill, and hide it well. This was Puck's case. Not much you can do if you don't realize something is wrong.

Give yourself time to mourn. I still cry about him regularly, and I miss him a lot.

 

[KBEquine]

I lost a Pionus equally suddenly this year, and I don't know why, either.

I loved him while he was here, but it was after he was gone that it struck me how such a little feathered soul can take up so much room in a home or heart.

Condolences.

 

[JaneyB]

Oh my gosh, I am SO sorry for your loss! This brought back so many memories for me. I had a 14-year-old Citron Cockatoo who died suddenly last year as well. She had been acting funny on a Sunday night. I noticed a little wheezing and her heart seemed to be beating unusually fast. I called the vet the very next day but couldn't get her in until Wednesday. Brought her to an emergency vet on Tuesday night and they recommended I keep my appointment the next day, and gave her some antibiotics.

The next day at the vet, she did the same thing that your baby did, only in my arms. Screamed, made a choking sound, and then...gone. It's been a year and Im' still heartbroken over it.

I have just recently (2 days ago) adopted another Citron. It took me this long to even bring myself to do it, but this bird is a rescue and I just felt he needed me. Looking at him and holding him feels like going home again, if you can understand my meaning. Until recently I would never have been able to do it. I look at Jax and I see my precious Angel. But it is still nice to have him here.

 

[Mare Miller]

I'm so sorry for your loss. These birds have a way of getting into our heart. I can only imagine how you are feeling, I'm so sorry.

 

[Thekatsmeow]

My heart really goes out to you and your wife. I am glad that you have the support of other parronts to talk to during this tough time. Many of us are grieving with you so just know that you are not alone.

 

[MeAndMyG2]

Sorry to hear about your lost! Please know your Cockatoo buddies are here for you.

 

[Pookamama]

I am so sorry, how utterly heartbreaking.