I know nothing about birds, but I couldn't imagine losing a pet that had been part of my life for 30 years. My condolences for your loss, and his bird buddies loss.

He has joined the 'Choir Invisible' and is now enjoying himself with all the other pets who have passed on. He had a long and well-loved life after a traumatic beginning and you had the undoubted privilege and joy of sharing it with him for those 30 years.

My condolences.

One's soul has never been awakened until you know the love of a bird.

Roxy sends her deepest condolences.

I've had her all of her 27 years (half my life now) and can never imagine life without her.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

So sorry. Loosing any pets just plain sucks.

I understand your sadness. The relationship between a person and a bird is so different than a person and dog or cat. My condolences to you.

Years ago, my wife purchased a Lovebird from a breeder, and we often visted the lady at her place and saw many Conures, and others.

Our Lovebird , Nuggett, became a loved family member, always greeting us with a big chirp when we walked in. He never mimiced words, and was forever doing acrobatics.

Luckily, we were home when his time here ended, like you with your parrot, he will always be in our hearts.

Thank Roxy for me, Marzy. You made a good point- my little guy had been with me more than half my life, but seemed in good shape when I left on vacation three weeks ago. Those are both reasons I’m struggling with this.

I’ll be looking into getting a necropsy to see if there’s anything I missed or if it just was old age.
At least I have the remaining 3 to still comfort me, but he was the color and spunk of the birdroom. It’s so quiet now. I’d always expected 1 of the greys to go first (I’ve been watching one slowly decline over years, going blind, getting arthritic, sleeping more (I was told he could have been around 20 When I adopted him, but who knows) and another has had trouble since hatching- I actually know his age, lol!. Both of those were relinquishments at the avian vet I worked for 20 years ago, so my expectations weren’t high on their longevity. They've both surpassed that but they’re actually showing signs of age..and he didn’t, not really. Maybe New World vs Old World difference or perhaps the fact that they were captive bred and he wasn’t, so the greys are more comfortable showing wear and tear?

I’m tossing the idea around of adopting an older conure now, one that’s already in a rescue needing a home, but I’ll have to think on it for a while. I just can’t picture life without that little crabapple. But it’s happening.

Thanks to everyone for your kindness and letting me mourn in public.

I am very sorry for your loss, irreverent.

I am sorry for your loss. Pets are such a special part of our families.

Oh no!
I know how it is.
I lost my Coco after 26 years together. Eggbinding.
She was 32.

My oldest now is Iris that will be 43 this year.

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:
Oh no!
I know how it is.
I lost my Coco after 26 years together. Eggbinding.
She was 32.

My oldest now is Iris that will be 43 this year.

I’m so sorry about Coco. I remember seeing pics of her. And heartened to hear Iris is 43- I hope my greys stick around for at least as long.

Sorry to read of the loss of your bird. All pets become like family to us, and are mourned deeply upon their passing.

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Originally posted by Sunset_Va:
I understand your sadness. The relationship between a person and a bird is so different than a person and dog or cat. My condolences to you.

Years ago, my wife purchased a Lovebird from a breeder, and we often visted the lady at her place and saw many Conures, and others.

Our Lovebird , Nuggett, became a loved family member, always greeting us with a big chirp when we walked in. He never mimiced words, and was forever doing acrobatics.

Luckily, we were home when his time here ended, like you with your parrot, he will always be in our hearts.

Thank you for sharing, I’m sorry I missed this earlier as well as any others who posted specific stories about their birds.

I’ve had dogs my whole life, and a cat in my life for the last 28 years combined, but parrots...

When your bird looks at you, they are really looking in you.. you can see the wheels turn as they assess you, and consider their next move, whether it’s a frisky, no holds barred amazon, or a cautious, thoughtful grey. They aren’t just thinking “dinnertime, playtime, etc”. It’s a whole different level, imho. Maybe in part because they can take the words you taught them and manipulate them to communicate directly, verbally, regarding any specific situation. And the humor. What cards. The games they play. Too many great stories.
I’m asking admin to close this thread, because I can’t stop myself from responding to all your kindness, and it’s time for me to let him go.
Thank you.

I am truly very sorry for your loss. Having been owned by several parrots in my life I know how attached we get to them. I have an African Grey and he is amazing. Can’t imagine your pain.

My African Grey was such a card, and talk about humor, if he did something that caused me to laugh out loud, he'd start laughing too, I'd laugh even harder. He would imitate everything, the phone ringing, dogs barking, door knocks, you name it, and almost identical in sound reproduction. And he'd talk forever, those conversations to himself alone would always bring a laugh.

More than just a bird, a good friend and partner. A real comedian. No doubt you'll always have those great memories.