Thanks, all...This death affected me deeply...as the little bird kept saying good bye and opening his eyes to look into mine and making the sweetest noises from his throat...and there was a silent communication and love there. i felt so sad for him. he fought like hell to the end . The other bird has been covered and put to bed now, and will get another friend for him tomorrow....preferrably a female for Sunshine....but we will see what they have. I have witnessed many of these little birds die, but somehow this was the saddest and most deeply felt.
It feels (and sounds) like y'all had an exceptional bond. What precious memories and love you gave each other, and his way of leaving to make his sweet sounds til the end. mercy.... and you're right about Sunshine needing a mate, a friend... I just know it'll be a bird that speaks to your heart. but in the meantime, please know my condolences are with you and Sunshine.
I'm so sorry to hear this....but you sure let him know he was loved and comforted him, that is a lovely thing.
Awwwwhhh...I miss Blue so much...never had a little parakeet quite as calm as he was always.......I had a favorite parakeet before. Her name was Lucy, and she was all white.... but I used to let my birds fly around the house and she flew into something and broke her leg...i bonded with her over weeks of therapy.....bathing her in warm water, etc...We became close and she healed.....she was white and died of old age....I was very close to her.... Well, meet Kelli......They think she is a female but are not quite sure, and she is very young, so that is why the sex is not quite determined yet.....You can tell the sex with a parakeet by the little patch of color above their beaks....Hers seems to be turning pink....but I won';t know for at least 2 weeks for sure....it is pink there for girl and blue for boy with these birds....She is a livewire to match Sunshine...She is predominately green...yellow head and peacock blue long feather tail. She is beautiful and she stood out amongst all 10 or so parakeets they had...I picked Kelli as her name, as if she does turn into a boy, Kelli still works.... Sunsine and she are quiet now and are in the looking at each other stage...studying each other very closely...At least, Sunshine is not as sad now.....like me still.
Scratcho, yes, they do....They feel air currents more than any creature, as well...they would have to.....with flying..... Sunshine had flying time earlier, and so did Kelli, as she escaped my hands at first. I never hold these birds too tightly...they are delicate little flowers really.....If I am sad...they are quiet usually...when I am running around with energy and enthusisasm...they are noisy....so hence there's something in the air and a little birdie told me....sayings.....
changed the new bird's name to Sweet Pea..... It is better to say for me than Kelli.....I do this alot....Named Minxy at least 4 things before she became Minxy...but Sweet Pea is it...as I put on the radio and this song was on....and the birds started singing to each other and have not shut up since,... What a sign for a new name....Thanks, radio...air waves....great name...and peas are green....lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0trONutUGmI
Thanks, pacific...he is waiting still to be buried....i usually do it by a tree, so it will be pretty soon here before jogging...He is still soft and I hold him once in awhile still....I am so sorry that things have to die. love to you, Pacific.
Thank you, Pacific.....Sunshine and Sweet Pea are now inseparable.....I think Sunshine has found his love....Sweet Pea is in the less dominant role with him and seems to adore him as well...i think she may be a female....looks like pink is the color coming on top of the beak...they are like two of the same in different colors.....I am glad they have their Camelot..... I buried Blue under the lilac bush right outside my window here, so he will always be near. I was so sad yesterday and angry, too....I did not realize how much I loved that sweet bird....I really miss Blue so much still...but feel a bit stronger today.....
damn..I am still heartbroken. I want my blue bird back. he was my bird.....the two here are each other's and I could not be happier for that....but where is my bird.... I am still very sad....and am trying hard to fight through it here.
It will take some time before you are ready to let go. That's only natural. Do something nice for yourself
Burying Blue Bird under the lilac bush sounds perfect. His essence will help to make the bush bloom a beautiful color. I'm sorry your heart aches. Big Hugs to you, sweetheart!
I have let go......what choice did I have? he died. They thought he was a pretty much older bird when I first got him about 5 years ago. i guess there is no way to really tell the age of these little birds....so I have to think he died of old age....but that does not make things easier....at any rate......he will always live in my heart..... Thanks as always...you have all been very comforting....