I FOUND Pix dead in his cage!!

[Betrisher]

Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about little Pix! At least he's flying free now and without pain from organ failure. His welfare was obviously never far from your mind and you can be satisfied he wanted for nothing. The poor little birdie's Time just came. Rest in peace, Pix. You were a Good Bird! XXX

 

[Kalidasa]

Sorry about Pix.

 

[kq_fan]

No I am so sorry!!! That is horrible! You will be in our prayers!

 

[Terry57]

Julie, I am so sorry to hear about Pix He was so loved by you, and in that respect a very lucky little guy. I am sending you much love, and wish I was there to give you a hug.
Pix is no longer suffering, and is flying free now.

 

[MrsKay]

I am so sorry. I feel so very bad for you RavensGryf as I know you to be one of the most loving and caring people I have met here.
Quit beating yourself up. It is extremely unfortunate. You always did the best you can and Pix had a wonderful home with you both.
Please forgive me, I know it's very early to say this, but I think I would definitely get Twigs, and you and hubby, another companion right away. As you know, parakeets are very sociable birds and Twigs will miss his companion as much as you. I used to raise parakeets and I still have a special place for them in my heart.
Thinking of you.... XOxo

 

[RavensGryf]

Thank you all so much. I appreciated each and every one of your sentiments. Some of them really made me think, and helped to put things into perspective.

Mrs Kay, I have thought about that too, as Budgies are a species with a strong flock mentality. But as much as I love Budgies, it's just not a good time to bring another bird home now. We had to move in with my elderly father who is increasingly showing signs of the start of dementia, and things are difficult. I don't know what's going to happen with that. We are also compromised now by living in a way smaller space than we came from. It's hard on us to say the very least, but the birds I have are happy thank God. Adding one, as totally tempting as that is, wouldn't be the best idea for now. I'm considering adding Twigs to the room with the parrots, so he'll at least have some birdy company.

 

[MrsKay]

RavensGryf, I totally understand. You sure 'have your head screwed on straight' to quote an old saying. You do know what is best.
I think that is a wonderful idea to put Twigs in the room with your parrots. That should help him a lot.
You and your husband are very special people and dealing with more than one difficult situation.
My prayers.

 

[RavensGryf]

RavensGryf, I totally understand. You sure 'have your head screwed on straight' to quote an old saying.

Wow, thanks! I sure don't feel like it's on there too well! I feel like I need some duct tape !

 

[thekarens]

I'm so sorry Julie! That's terrible

 

[sam4life]

I am very sorry for your loss. I can tell from your postings that little Pix had a great life, and he was lucky to have you.

It sounds like you have many other stressors at the moment; I hope you and your husband are able to support one another at this difficult time.

 

[antoinette]

Julie I am so sorry for your loss
Pix sure was a special bird
You were a wonderful guardian to him NEVER EVER FORGET THAT
Hugs

R.I.P Pix

 

[EAI]

I am really sorry for my lost, I want to give my condolences and hugs to you, and your flock

 

[Colorguarder08]

I am sorry to hear this. It's not your fault he was sick most likely due to genetics none of that was your fault.

 

[Allee]

Oh Julie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I love parakeets and I'm just beginning to find out the extent of their genetic problems. So hard to lose our little loves. Bless you and your husband for providing such a wonderful home to all your birds and for giving little Pix the best life he could have had. You are in my thoughts, Julie and I'm also here for you if you want to talk. Take care of yourself, my friend.

 

[RavensGryf]

Thank you all so much . I'm so touched by this outpouring of love and compassion from so many of you.

When Don got home I told him. He was of course very saddened too. We both knew Pix was compromised and wouldn't live out a full lifespan, but we had no idea it would come as soon as today! We thought he'd eventually get better, and have a few more years at least. In his last month, he did drop from 53 grams to 37 grams, which was around his goal weight, as American Budgies average low to mid 30's.

We cried, held his little body and petted him as we said our last good bye to our sweet boy. With teary eyes I wrapped him in paper towel and put him in a freezer bag and put him in the freezer (to take to vet for cremation). As I gently packed him up, I called him the cute little pet names I had for him... "The Long Haired parakeet" (he had thicker more luxurious feathers than Twigs), "The cottonball someone dropped in the dirt" (lol, his color was white with little bits of black and blue-gray), "little dot eyes" he had the absolute cutest eyes. Way smaller than Twigs's eyes. With his mutation, as an adult he had dark eyes like 2 tiny black dots that were so precious to look at. Pix really had a cute personality. My Twigs is on the wild side, and never really tamed down. Pix was so trusting and calm, and friendly. Just a really special little guy with a one of a kind personality. I miss seeing him hopping around... I miss him so much.

Rest in peace Pix... Good bird.

 

[RavensGryf]

You know, I've been thinking how it hurts even more that I have no idea exactly 'when' Pix passed, and that he suffered and passed away alone, despite me being home (in a different part of the house). Was it late last evening? Was it in the middle of the night? Was it this morning before I went over to see him? He was already cold. I wish I was there for him. Sort of makes me feel guilty even though I shouldn't.

We're getting him back in a little cedar box, which I will keep with the other little cedar box containing my first Bronze Winged Pi 'Adrion'. Then NO MORE little cedar boxes for a very long time!!!

 

[TessieB]

How awful! Take comfort in that you have Pix the very best. Sorry for your loss.

 

[JessieRosie]

Sorry for your loss
It is never easy whether you are prepared for it or not. Someone once said to me that grief is like a person. You meet them one day, and then they remain by your side throughout life. You have to make friends with that person and it makes the journey much easier.

R.I.P Pix

 

[Scott]

I'm very sorry to hear of Pix's passing, Julie.

It is the loss of pets with whom we have developed the closest of bonds that bring the deepest grief. I too have a collection of cedar boxes that barely scratch the surface of sadness, but the presence does help.

Please don't beat yourself while considering what you might have done, though I'm the worst person to give such advice.

 

[Ducatimom]

I once heard they we are all put here to learn to love, respect, and trust one another. Animals already know how to do that so that's why their time is shorter.

I'm so sorry for your loss.