RIP "babybird"

last night i went to put my birds away for the night, when i noticed my female parakeet, "babybird" was just looking at me.. she and "bungie" have bonded three years ago and they want nothing to do with me, so i found it strange that she just stepped onto my finger. They both have wings fully grown and 99 out of a hundred times they just fly away from me. So i took her into my bedroom, amazed at how calm she was. she just sat on my chest looking at me.. i even picked her up and gave her little kisses. Im not used to having her so close by me and all alone like that, it is rare indeed. I was noticing how beautiful she was, such soft shades of yellow swimming around her body like sheets on a warm bed. I put her away back into the cage and she almost seemed to want to come back with me (sleeping with birds is a no-no) so i left her in there. She passed away last night and i never expected that i would be so sad at the loss of a parakeet. Her mate has been chirping all day looking for her and its making it even more sad. here is a picture of them looking at my tank when i got it setup 8 months ago.. Goodnight babybird.

 

Thats sad. She was trying to tell you good bye.

+karma

 

Loss of a friend, human, fish or fowl always hurts.

Sorry

 

thank you for your kind words.. maybe she will be rascals guardian angel. I miss her so much.

 

Sorry for your loss. +karma.

Birds are amazing critters, if my dorm allowed me to keep them I would love to rescue a cockatiel. My parents had a pair since before I was born, they died a few years back at 18 and 20.

 

How sad. You have my sympathies

 

Sorry to hear about your loss...Very touching how she said "I love you" before she had to go!
+karma