R.I.P. Jesse

[BabyBirdMa]

I just loss Jesse. I feel like it’s my fault. I knew she wasn’t acting normal but I just brushed it off as her being sleepy and it being early in the morning. She just screamed, flew across the cage and then fell dead. I feel like a bad mother. I keep losing my children and now, Saul is all alone. I can’t even keep them alive to their full life span. None of my budgies have made it past 5 and I at least wish I knew what I was doing wrong. I feel like I don’t deserve any of them because they just keep dying and I don’t know how to protect them.

 

[sunnysmom]

I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, many budgies don't have long lives. Don't feel like you're doing something wrong.

 

[BabyBirdMa]

I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, many budgies don't have long lives. Don't feel like you're doing something wrong.

It just takes a toll on me every time and I always feel responsible because I can never stop them from dying or even expect it when it happens. They just drop without warning.

 

[rocky'smom]

They fly into our souls and leave feather dust on our hearts forever. so sorry for your loss

 

[BabyBirdMa]

They fly into our souls and leave feather dust on our hearts forever. so sorry for your loss

They’re more than just pets: They’re our children.

 

[rocky'smom]

Yes they are our feathered kids

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I am very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, many budgies don't have long lives. Don't feel like you're doing something wrong.

Yes I agree with this. One thing you might think about is where are you getting you budgies from? I'm in no way an expert on budgies but my understanding is some of the more popular species of pet parrots are more likely not to be bred very well and sadly have bad genetics which can lead to shorter live spans. Big popular pet store chains can have this problem, for example. Just a thought

 

[BabyBirdMa]

Yes they are our feathered kids

I love them as if I carried and birthed them myself. It rips my soul out every time I lose one. They deserved longer lives, they all did.

 

[BabyBirdMa]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Yes I agree with this. One thing you might think about is where are you getting you budgies from? I'm in no way an expert on budgies but my understanding is some of the more popular species of pet parrots are more likely not to be bred very well and sadly have bad genetics which can lead to shorter live spans. Big popular pet store chains can have this problem, for example. Just a thought

I’ve heard the horror stories but I didn’t think they were real until I lived through this Hell of health problems. The Budgies were my first birds, they were given to me as a Birthday present, my mom got them all from Petsmart. They were also the only of my birds/pets overall to not be rescued. One of my conures, an older bird adopted has outlived her live expectancy and is still healthy and thriving. I’m still holding onto that as a sign that I am a good mother but at the same time: I was responsible for those parakeets and I couldn’t protect them. Cancer, liver-failure and whatever killed Jesse, I couldn’t stop any of it, I even got them regular checkups but I still lost them. I spent every, last cent I had on medical treatment for Heisinbird and Lydia and I still couldn’t save them.

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

You clearly loved them very deeply. You got them vet care when they needed that. Sadly lots a people don't do that. I think you got greatly unlucky. I'm very sorry for your loss and how much you're struggling. I know I was devastated when I lost my first Cockatoo Zane. I think you were an excellent mom to your babies. I know it's hard now and I hope with time it gets easier. I hope knowing you went beyond what many people do with vet care gives you some solace that you were indeed an good mom.

 

[Clueless]

I hope knowing you went beyond what many people do with vet care gives you some solace that you were indeed an good mom.

Remember this.

All we can do is face what we have. Birds hide their illness so yes, it's easy to miss but we beat ourselves up more than we have any right to.

I lost my beloved MC years ago and it still hurts. We wound up releasing him from the pain of cancer at the vet.

 

[BabyBirdMa]

You clearly loved them very deeply. You got them vet care when they needed that. Sadly lots a people don't do that. I think you got greatly unlucky. I'm very sorry for your loss and how much you're struggling. I know I was devastated when I lost my first Cockatoo Zane. I think you were an excellent mom to your babies. I know it's hard now and I hope with time it gets easier. I hope knowing you went beyond what many people do with vet care gives you some solace that you were indeed an good mom.

Thank you. I really needed to hear that. Every time I lost one, I always begged God to take me instead and let them live. I would lay down my life for all of them. Things like this never get easier, it just becomes a part of me now.

 

[BabyBirdMa]

Remember this.

All we can do is face what we have. Birds hide their illness so yes, it's easy to miss but we beat ourselves up more than we have any right to.

I lost my beloved MC years ago and it still hurts. We wound up releasing him from the pain of cancer at the vet.

I wish they wouldn’t do that. I wish I could speak their language and let them know it’s okay to tell me if they don’t feel well so I can get help. As crazy as it might make me sound: I tried to look up how birds communicate in the wild so I could talk to them.

 

[Sparkles99]

I’m very sorry. You did your best. They were loved beyond measure, something that no individual of any species is guaranteed on earth, but is so, so precious. You did that & changed their lives. Good for you!

As for deserving a budgie, no one does. We’re privileged to live with them. I wish more people would remember that.

 

[BabyBirdMa]

I’m very sorry. You did your best. They were loved beyond measure, something that no individual of any species is guaranteed on earth, but is so, so precious. You did that & changed their lives. Good for you!

As for deserving a budgie, no one does. We’re privileged to live with them. I wish more people would remember that.

I was blessed to have them but unlucky to loose them all so soon. I just hope that I made their short lives the happiest any bird could ever ask for.

 

[Emma&pico]

So sorry for your loss

I’ve had two birds die both times I’ve fully blamed myself

but it’s not it’s just life and sometimes we can’t control what happens

just have to hold onto the happy times together

 

[Icey]

Sorry for your loss

 

[BabyBirdMa]

So sorry for your loss

I’ve had two birds die both times I’ve fully blamed myself

but it’s not it’s just life and sometimes we can’t control what happens

just have to hold onto the happy times together

it’s so painful to think about now especially since I either watched them die or found them dead. I miss them so much.

 

[Emma&pico]

it’s so painful to think about now especially since I either watched them die or found them dead. I miss them so much.

I know it’s heartbreaking big massive hugs

 

[expressmailtome]

I am sorry for your loss.