Sudden GCC death

granrois · Oct 6, 2010

My green cheek conure was doing just fine, ive had him for about half a year now, and out of nowhere he died. Was completely fine and acting normal, than he flew to me, starting vomiting. Just keep trying to vomit. He than starting acting weak and disoriented. Did not want to move around, was moving somewhat in a circle (not walking, sitting and moving around). Started panting for a few minutes, twitched a few times, and just died. It went from a seemingly perfectly healthy bird that was happy, to dead in around 20 minutes. Does anyone have any idea why this could have happened? No chemicals were used around him, nothing new environmentally

Dj tweet · Oct 7, 2010

Non stick cook wear ??? Chocking on something you didn't see him get hold of ???
Avacado / choc / caffine ???
Unsafe wood used for perches???

I'm sorry for your loss it's never easy and worse so when you don't have a reason why
I hope someone maybe able to give you a better answer

bogo1 · Oct 7, 2010

Oh my..
I am so sorry. It is possible that bird had underlying medical condition but I would explore all DJ mentioned. Anything at all new in environment? It honestly sounds like a reaction to something ingested or inhaled. I hope you figure it out but know we are all hurting for your loss today.

Spiritbird · Oct 7, 2010

While I was at my avain vets office yesterday I heard two stories. Both were greys. Both guardians experienced sudden loss and necropsy was performed. They both died from a very bad virus.
This may be the reason for this one. vets well do a necropsy for you if you want to know the reason. very sad and I am sorry.

http://www.petparrot.com/Diseases.htm#Pachecos%20Virus

nofearengineer · Oct 7, 2010

I lost my CAG very suddenly two months ago (gosh, has it been that long already? still feels like yesterday

), so I feel your loss, Granrois. I'm pretty sure of what got him, but alas, I will never be 100% sure. I was too distraught at the time to think clearly, and I buried him the next day, rather than get an autopsy done.

So just remember, there are people on here who completely understand how you feel. You can talk to me about it any time you want to.

wildheart · Oct 7, 2010

I am really sorry for your loss.

JawzX · Oct 7, 2010

very sorry for your sudden and unexplaned loss

it does sound like an ingestion or inhalation death, but without a necroscopy there's no sure way to tell... It might be worth having one done to help provide some closure for you and also discover if there might be some hidden danger for birds in your home.

Jodi · Oct 7, 2010

I'm so sorry for the loss of your little one

((HUGZ))

gleek! · Oct 7, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. How tragic!

DustyDusky · Oct 7, 2010

Oh Dear!
I am incredibly sorry to hear about your loss.
We are here for you should you need us.

GreenCheek · Oct 7, 2010

My only other thoughts to add on to what others have said is are you sure he didn't get into any toxic metals? I know that some bird owners have had their bird suddenly die right after playing around with their keys/keyring, or some other metal object that they were unaware was toxic. This could also include his cage if it isn't a safe metal (has a zinc coating, for example).

I am so very sorry for you loss!

I don't know what I'd do if that were to happen.

greycloud · Oct 7, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he may have aspirated. I would have a necropsy done.

Bobby34231 · Oct 7, 2010

Hello granrois, its with a heavy heart that we welcome you to the forum, we do mourn your loss, as stated Im afraid without a necropsy it would be pretty much impossible to come up with an exact cause of death, it could be anything from environmental, congenital, or any number of illnesses, I would suggest though if you do decide to get another feathered companion that you dispose of all wooden toys and perches and any other porous items, and completely sterilize the cage and anything else that you intend to reuse, just know there are many members here for support

pollo · Apr 8, 2011

granrois said:
My green cheek conure was doing just fine, ive had him for about half a year now, and out of nowhere he died. Was completely fine and acting normal, than he flew to me, starting vomiting. Just keep trying to vomit. He than starting acting weak and disoriented. Did not want to move around, was moving somewhat in a circle (not walking, sitting and moving around). Started panting for a few minutes, twitched a few times, and just died. It went from a seemingly perfectly healthy bird that was happy, to dead in around 20 minutes. Does anyone have any idea why this could have happened? No chemicals were used around him, nothing new environmentally

I had a sun conure. He was almost two years. It just died it the exact same manner. He was my little boy. A very, very loved sweet super nice, well behaved, and super funny boy! He was doing just fine, then he just died. He was completely fine. He was playing around, he took a bath and had fun. He was acting normal, than he flew to me by the computer and started vomiting. I first thought he was claiming I was his mate (which I know can happen) But he just kept vomiting over and over again. 9 times!! He than starting acting weak and disoriented. Did not want to move around. He pooped three times really more loose than ever ever like watery. Then , he was moving somewhat weird and scared. He started panting for a few minutes, twitched a few times, and just died. It went from a seemingly perfectly healthy bird that was happy, to dead in around 25 minutes. Does anyone have any idea why this could have happened? No chemicals were used around him, nothing new environmentally. He has just my little boy (I have no children of my own). I studied a lot before I got him. I can't think of what I did wrong.

Adz · Apr 9, 2011

Very sorry to hear about your sad loss

Robert Gift · Apr 9, 2011

So sorry.
Sounds like something either toxic or a virus.
Likely there was nothing you or an avian veterinarian could do to save his life.
Now you must give another bird a good home.

Are we not to have wood perches?

Gandolf · Apr 9, 2011

I am so sorry. It is so hard to lose a loved one. Sometimes it seems that we get closer to our birds than humans. I have only had to deal with one loss of a bird who was a green cheek that the dog ate. Needless to say we do not have that dog any more. He went to a loving home without birds.

Please give your love to a new companion. There are """MANY""" BIRDS THAT NEED RESCUED.

GreenCheek · Apr 11, 2011

Gandolf said:
Needless to say we do not have that dog any more. He went to a loving home without birds.

Wasn't the dog's fault... It would have been very easy to just keep him separated from the birds when they would be out. That's like getting rid of a jack russel terrier for grabbing a hamster. Dogs are predators, and it's not fair to punish them for acting out as such... That's be like rehoming a parrot because they chewed up a valued piece of furniture. Would you rehome your bird? No (well... hopefully not), you'd just make sure he couldn't do it again.

Gandolf · Apr 12, 2011

It was my wife's dog and I had no say in the matter. She did not want to keep the dog any more because she did not want to take the chance that it would happen again. The dog was a toy rat terrier that always wanted to eat the birds. Just the dogs nature. I have a Jack Russel and we have a long hair chihuahua that have no problems with the birds. The Dog went to a very loving home that has no birds.

Mondos Parents · Apr 12, 2011

Very Sorry for your loss.

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