Alexander the Great

[Cockatoo]

I've wanted to say something about my little Severe Macaw for awhile, but never had the opportunity until now. He was 2 months old when he passed, December 31st 2008. He died on New Year's Eve, so I had little to celebrate that night. To this day, I've no idea why he died. He was just beginning to wean, and to lose a baby was a real shock to me. He was the sweetest of all babies, cuddly and affectionate. He always bounced around when I got home from school, begging to be snuggled with.
He will always be in my heart, a dear and lovely little boy.

RIP Alex, Mommy loves you with all her heart...

 

[Klaery]

Did you get an autopsy done? Unfortunately some just were never meant to make it

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your little friend.

 

[JerseyWendy]

So sad.

Rest easy sweet Alex.

 

[antoinette]

So sad, so young
R.I.P. Alex

 

[MikeyTN]

To lose a baby is a very hard thing to go through but there can be sooooo many things why you would lose a baby. That's why I never suggest anyone to get a baby unless they're weaned for sure. 2 months is still a very young age to be weaned so they would still need formula if necessary! As macaws can go into relapse when they go to a new home and would need to be re-weaned again. I totally understand it is something you never get over as I've been there myself. You just have to think about the ones you've got now and go from there.

 

[Cockatoo]

Thank you all for your condolences...
I never had an autopsy, I just couldn't bear the thought of him being sliced open, but I know that he was always a sickly little guy. I think he just wasn't meant to be, and I'm sure he's much happier in Birdie Heaven, where he can play with all the other macaws, healthy.