Well, I guess it was inevitable. And I kinda had a sinking feeling that it would happen.
That does not help with the fact that I am sad about Jacq’s passing. I knew, when I got home yesterday, that she was sad. She jumped onto my finger and did not want to leave my side. She kept crawling up to my neckline and nuzzling. When I put her in her cage a few hours later - I noticed that she was at the bottom of her cage.
Birds, very rarely go to the bottom of their cages to “sleep.” They like to be up high.
So, usually when you see a bird at the bottom they are as good as dead. Or they are super sick. Birds also hide their sickness until they are so close to death, by the time they actually show their sickness - it’s too late
Jacq and I though - we had a special bond. I was there when Sam and Madelynne (her mommy) hatched her. When Jacq was a tiny, ugly little birdie - with no feathers - we would lie on the couch together and “Napie.”
She was born around Christmas time, and the only lil one that made it. The other two her sister/brother did not.
I really wanted her to be hand fed/trained and she was.
But boy - she could be a real bi^ch when she was cranky! And bite! Boy could she bite when she was in a bad mood. lol.
I suppose it was for the best. She would have been miserable without Sam. But - her mommy misses her today. 
I am glad that we were able to spend our time together yesterday and the day before. At least she knew she was loved.
Goodbye Jacq.
Friends to the end.
Dec-2006 - 04/18/08
April 18th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
That’s so sad! I’m sorry. :o(
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Tammy, thank you very much. She will be missed. (especially - by the cats who loved to try and climb the curtains & get to the birds!)
April 18th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
My condolences to your family! I hope your youngest one isn’t to sad. “mommy misses her today” Can we get mommy bird a friend to take her mind off the lose? I Dugg your story but I wish I could do more
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Mark, Nah, my daughter isn’t into birds. She is fine. lol- Mommy is me! thanks for Digging my story.
April 18th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
I am soo sorry for your loss I have 6 birds and I almost lost one a few days ago but suprisingly made a turn for the better and now is back to his normal self ~ if your anything like me your birds are your babies and I feel for you So I wanted to send you a big hug and just remember you gave your baby a happy loving home and he was happy with you
Lori, Thank you very much! I am glad that your bird made it! I wonder if mine caught a birdie virus or something?
April 19th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
So sad to hear about your loss! I had a cockatiel that I loved dearly but eventually had to give him up because I couldn’t take him to college with me and my parents were not around enough to take care of him. It felt like he died the night I had to give him away to someone else, he was so sad.
May your birds rest in peace together.
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Nathan, Thank you very much. I know how you feel when it comes to giving up pets too. I had to give up my dogs in 2002. Was awful hard time for me.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I am also sorry to hear about your loss. It’s always sad to lose a friend, even when they have feathers.
Seth, Thank you.
April 20th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Wow, sad time in your household. I used to have birds, and it was always so sad when one would die. I HATED seeing them on the bottom of the cage. Because then I knew it was soon.
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Kacey, I know what you mean. It’s kind of a sinking feeling…and you are hoping that you are wrong….
April 21st, 2008 at 10:38 am
So sorry for your loss, but a special bird to have a mommy like you. Sending you love and hugs xxx
Ms SD
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April 21st, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss! As a “mom” to birds of my own I can totally understand that bond.
Erica, Thank you. What type of birds do you have?
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:15 am
I am so sorry about the loss of your feathered friends, I have a cockatiel and he’s a very special bird. Have you ever had other kinds of birds? Cockatiels have a longer life span than parakeets. I just lost my 14 year old Himalayan cat just over a month ago and it was really hard on me. I am such an animal lover, I love all kinds of animals!
Roxx, Thank you very much. I have had cockatiels, conures lovebirds,finches, and even a Cockatoo. Most were just going from one home to another, and I was the “go between” person.
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Oh I’m sorry, losing a pet is not easy =(.
Javo, Thank you. I kinda got the double whammy….ya know?
May 8th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Oh no! I was hoping you’d have better news like you bought a new friend for jacq not this. Glad you got to spend some time with her though. Its funny how pets let you know when they are about to go. My cat did the same thing. He really bonded with me a few days before he passed. kinda like he knew it was coming.
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Catherine, That is sooo sad!
…Your cat must have know something was up then….
June 28th, 2008 at 4:30 am
i have had a ton of budgies- have a ton of them right now, as a matter of fact. they are the best little creatures, but the breeding is so abominable that terrible inherited health conditions are extremely common. really, the factory production of baby budgies makes puppy mills look good by comparison.
misanthropope, They are awesome little birdies! I actually still miss my lil lady. I still sometimes catch myself looking over in the corner where their cage was.
I agree with you with the breeding of these little guys. I am wondering if regulations are not as strict as they are with the bigger birds?