23 years of Baby

[smbrds]

My little boy, my little guy, Baby, is 23 and would be 24 in October. 2 days ago, I woke up and one of his eyes were shut. It still is. He stopped eating, drinking and pooping. I laid down paper towels and folded 2 shirts at the bottom of his cage.

Just 2 days ago, he was eating and drinking water and walking on my bed as well as chirping and whistling. He chirped and whistled little bit with me and my family. I've been playing old videos of him whistling and talking and chirping to him.

I've been talking to him and telling him how much of a long life we've shared together, how many great moments we've had, and thanking him for the life that we've had. I told him that he is always going to be in my heart and that he has always going to be with me.

From the movie "Paulie," there was a song in it "I loved you the first time I saw you. And I always will love you." That's what I've been singing to him.

I am already feeling empty and it's going to leave a big hole in my heart and space when he goes. In some way, maybe months from now, I thought about getting another cockatiel that is a normal grey and calling him Baby too. I would be living in his memory and recreating memories but also make new ones but for right now my time is with Baby and ensuring he has peace and comfort.

 

[LaManuka52]

My little boy, my little guy, Baby, is 23 and would be 24 in October. 2 days ago, I woke up and one of his eyes were shut. It still is. He stopped eating, drinking and pooping. I laid down paper towels and folded 2 shirts at the bottom of his cage.

Just 2 days ago, he was eating and drinking water and walking on my bed as well as chirping and whistling. He chirped and whistled little bit with me and my family. I've been playing old videos of him whistling and talking and chirping to him.

I've been talking to him and telling him how much of a long life we've shared together, how many great moments we've had, and thanking him for the life that we've had. I told him that he is always going to be in my heart and that he has always going to be with me.

From the movie "Paulie," there was a song in it "I loved you the first time I saw you. And I always will love you." That's what I've been singing to him.

I am already feeling empty and it's going to leave a big hole in my heart and space when he goes. In some way, maybe months from now, I thought about getting another cockatiel that is a normal grey and calling him Baby too. I would be living in his memory and recreating memories but also make new ones but for right now my time is with Baby and ensuring he has peace and comfort.

Oh @smbrds; I’m glad to see you back but I’m so sorry for the circumstances. How ever much time Baby has left on this earth, he is SO fortunate to have spent so many happy years being loved and cherished by you. Please give him my love, and do keep a little for yourself too

 

[mamabird002]

My little boy, my little guy, Baby, is 23 and would be 24 in October. 2 days ago, I woke up and one of his eyes were shut. It still is. He stopped eating, drinking and pooping. I laid down paper towels and folded 2 shirts at the bottom of his cage.

Just 2 days ago, he was eating and drinking water and walking on my bed as well as chirping and whistling. He chirped and whistled little bit with me and my family. I've been playing old videos of him whistling and talking and chirping to him.

I've been talking to him and telling him how much of a long life we've shared together, how many great moments we've had, and thanking him for the life that we've had. I told him that he is always going to be in my heart and that he has always going to be with me.

From the movie "Paulie," there was a song in it "I loved you the first time I saw you. And I always will love you." That's what I've been singing to him.

I am already feeling empty and it's going to leave a big hole in my heart and space when he goes. In some way, maybe months from now, I thought about getting another cockatiel that is a normal grey and calling him Baby too. I would be living in his memory and recreating memories but also make new ones but for right now my time is with Baby and ensuring he has peace and comfort.

So sorry, hon. I can relate. My "Lil' Bit" is 20 and was diagnosed with heart failure last December. I'm so dreading "that day".

 

[smbrds]

Thank you both. It's good to be back, but sadly under these circumstances.

mamabird, you have my prayers and love your way for your 'LIl' Bit.'

Earlier this morning, Baby was chirping and whistling a little bit with old videos of him. And also with my mom and sister talking to him.

Earlier this evening, I went into my room to see that he was on his food bowl trying to nibble at his food and cuddlebone. He struggled. He climbed up to the rope perch and sat up to the front cage bars. He put his beak through the cage so that I can kiss him. He put his head down and closed his eyes as I rubbed my nose and lips through the bars kissing and rubbing his head. He chirped at me and my mom. He looked at both of us. Then he went back to the corner of the cage on the rope perch.

I've sprayed him a few times so that he can get some water. He also has been molting. But, I don't think I should spray him anymore.


His spirit is outstanding. Their spirit is strong.

I don't know how I can reconcile when he passes. I will feel a hole. I thought about getting another normal grey and calling him Baby. I would be living in his memories plus making new ones. Is that ok? It's like when people get the same breed of cats and dogs over the years.

For now, my time and heart is with Baby. I'm not going to go out and get another bird quickly. I thought about a few months from now. I still have his Higgins Vita Seed, pellets and millet in the fridge. I would have to clean and disinfect cage, plus get new perches for the new bird.

It hurts to think about it, but I'm just preparing for his afterlife.

 

[LaManuka52]

Honestly I think the best thing you can do is to honour Baby’s life is to give another bird a happy and loving home. Every little birdie should be so lucky

 

[texsize50]

So sorry to hear your story of Baby.

I have my own Baby, a 25 year old Cockatiel.
He’s definitely slowed down. He doesn’t chirp really but he still bangs his beak on his perch every morning.
His best friend left him to cross the rainbow bridge some years ago and before too long it will be his turn.

Good luck with your Baby.

 

[smbrds]

That's sweet about your Baby. Mine does the tapping too. When I tap out on something, he'll make the motion with his beak or tap on his cage. So sorry about his friend. You have given your Baby a wonderful life.

Earlier today when he was on his rope perch in the corner, I lightly sprayed. Then he walked up to the front. When he was at the front side of his cage, I offered him 2 pellets and he held them in his foot while eating them. I also put his water bowl up to him and tipped it over a little bit so he also drank a little bit of water.

I came into my room earlier this evening and he was on his food bowl eating like he's never ate before and then when he was done he walked over to his water bowl. After 2 and 1/2 days of not eating and drinking water this is good to see. A huge turn of events.

I also gave him millet and he pigged out on it. That gives him calories.

What I realized now is that he hasn't molted in a while and since he is older it's affecting him a lot more than if he was younger. But I've been spraying him more, at least a few times a day, and I am being careful.

I realized the molting has taken a lot out of him. I completely forgot that he has been molting because it's been a while. But he has pinfeathers growing in. That explains why he screeches in pain when I move my hand near him. He used to do that before.

I was just shocked at having to try to prepare for his afterlife which I have already done. For now, I'm focused on getting my little boy back his strength.

Even before last Friday, he would want to be around me for a little bit and cuddle and walk a little bit on my bed and then walk back to me only to go back to his cage again to eat, drink and call it a day.

Keep him in your thoughts, prayers, love and wishes.

 

[LaManuka52]

That's sweet about your Baby. Mine does the tapping too. When I tap out on something, he'll make the motion with his beak or tap on his cage. So sorry about his friend. You have given your Baby a wonderful life.

Earlier today when he was on his rope perch in the corner, I lightly sprayed. Then he walked up to the front. When he was at the front side of his cage, I offered him 2 pellets and he held them in his foot while eating them. I also put his water bowl up to him and tipped it over a little bit so he also drank a little bit of water.

I came into my room earlier this evening and he was on his food bowl eating like he's never ate before and then when he was done he walked over to his water bowl. After 2 and 1/2 days of not eating and drinking water this is good to see. A huge turn of events.

I also gave him millet and he pigged out on it. That gives him calories.

What I realized now is that he hasn't molted in a while and since he is older it's affecting him a lot more than if he was younger. But I've been spraying him more, at least a few times a day, and I am being careful.

I realized the molting has taken a lot out of him. I completely forgot that he has been molting because it's been a while. But he has pinfeathers growing in. That explains why he screeches in pain when I move my hand near him. He used to do that before.

I was just shocked at having to try to prepare for his afterlife which I have already done. For now, I'm focused on getting my little boy back his strength.

Even before last Friday, he would want to be around me for a little bit and cuddle and walk a little bit on my bed and then walk back to me only to go back to his cage again to eat, drink and call it a day.

Keep him in your thoughts, prayers, love and wishes.

Oh this is wonderfully heartening news, @smbrds ! I am most definitely sending my prayers and healing vibes to Baby!!

 

[SillySeri]

That's sweet about your Baby. Mine does the tapping too. When I tap out on something, he'll make the motion with his beak or tap on his cage. So sorry about his friend. You have given your Baby a wonderful life.

Earlier today when he was on his rope perch in the corner, I lightly sprayed. Then he walked up to the front. When he was at the front side of his cage, I offered him 2 pellets and he held them in his foot while eating them. I also put his water bowl up to him and tipped it over a little bit so he also drank a little bit of water.

I came into my room earlier this evening and he was on his food bowl eating like he's never ate before and then when he was done he walked over to his water bowl. After 2 and 1/2 days of not eating and drinking water this is good to see. A huge turn of events.

I also gave him millet and he pigged out on it. That gives him calories.

What I realized now is that he hasn't molted in a while and since he is older it's affecting him a lot more than if he was younger. But I've been spraying him more, at least a few times a day, and I am being careful.

I realized the molting has taken a lot out of him. I completely forgot that he has been molting because it's been a while. But he has pinfeathers growing in. That explains why he screeches in pain when I move my hand near him. He used to do that before.

I was just shocked at having to try to prepare for his afterlife which I have already done. For now, I'm focused on getting my little boy back his strength.

Even before last Friday, he would want to be around me for a little bit and cuddle and walk a little bit on my bed and then walk back to me only to go back to his cage again to eat, drink and call it a day.

Keep him in your thoughts, prayers, love and wishes.

Keep on going Baby! Teils are special birds for sure, but just not the bird for me at the moment. Prayers going out for your boy!