Gracie Lovebird Died

[rbpittman]

I'm not sure what happened, or how, or why, but Gracie the Lovebird has died. I came out this morning and gave everyone their breakfast, fresh water and changed paper and all seemed well. Just before I had to leave for school (around noon) my son found Gracie in her bed, in a very bad state. She passed at 12:15 p.m., I didn't even have time to consider getting her to the AV (30 miles away).

She had been trying to build a nest, but without knowing what sex (I'm assuming a she) I have no clue as to what could have caused her to suddenly become ill. She had not exhibited any signs at all of illness and was her normal neurotic self, chattering, eating, pooping and tearing apart her pinata.

We are very sad, as is George, her cage mate.
--
Robin, Paul, Dixie, Stering and George.

[Eckobird]

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Gracie the lovebird.

[myafricanqueen]

R.I.P Gracie Lovie.
That is too bad for George he will miss her dearly.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Cristen

[casper]

So sorry for your loss, you must be heartbroken!
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

[Talon]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Tycos_mom]

Oh that is so sad I very sorry for your loss maybe she got eggbound its so hard to tell sometimes.

[Char]

Poor baby. I am also very sorry for your loss.

[judygram]

Robin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Gracie, please take some comfort in the fact that she knew you loved her and you will have your memories of her to cherish for the rest of your life.

[luvparrots]

So very sorry for your loss of Gracie, Robin.

[rbpittman]

Thank you all for your kind words. Paul has been heartbroken all day. To make things worse, it happened just before his birthday (today).

George appears to be handling things ok, as well as Dixie and Sterling. Yesterday when I told them all that Gracie was gone, instead of their usual antics on/in their cages, I was met with quiet birds whose only words were "I Love You!" Whether they knew what was really being said or not, it was most appropriate and very much appreciated. Dixie's vocabulary is much larger than Sterling's but they both said it and nothing else.

George is eating and pooping normally, although yesterday he did call out for Gracie vigorously yesterday afternoon. I know he is as heartbroken as we are.

--
Robin