My lil man died today. Came home to let the pup out and found him at the bottom of his cage. Still warm. God this sucks. He was 19.5 years old and I've had him just as long. Poor baby. RIP Friski

This was one of the last photos I took of him

3/27/2009 3:31:51 PM

wow that sucks sorry to hear that. i've got 2 cockatiels about 3 years old so hopefully mine will live to be that old

3/27/2009 3:34:38 PM

and what a crappy day (weather-wise) to go on.

3/27/2009 3:35:00 PM

3/27/2009 3:36:16 PM

qntmfred I swear up and down that he lived so long b/c I didn't clip his wings (he got great exercise) and I fed him an organic pellet diet (low fat, high nutrition). He got fresh food for treats and lots of love. This sucks so much

stowaway It seriously is a crappy day. Week. whatever. I was going to go out and take pics this weekend but the rain put a halt to that. And now this.

3/27/2009 4:03:44 PM

3/27/2009 4:14:10 PM

we haven't clipped our tiels' wings in about a year. but the sad part is they stay in their cage almost all the time now. we used to take them out and let them walk around the couch and sit on our shoulders a lot. too risky now with new ceiling fans and two dogs.

3/27/2009 4:14:12 PM

RIP stranger's bird!

3/27/2009 4:16:15 PM

do you have a place they could fly that's protected from the dogs? I always turned the fan off when he was flying and taught my dog not to chase if he did. But then again I really lucked out with my pets and how well they listened. Friski was scared to death to fly out of 'his' room anyway, so I never worried about him getting near the front door.

thanks everyone sad faces all around

3/27/2009 4:18:12 PM

I am sorry

Losing a pet is always hard. Especially when they have been a part of your family for so long.

3/27/2009 4:19:40 PM

thanks. yeah I've had him since I was 8. weaned him and everything myself. sigh...

3/27/2009 4:21:29 PM

Today, we are all Friski

3/27/2009 5:46:21 PM

that made me smile

3/27/2009 5:57:50 PM

3/27/2009 6:29:20 PM

poor birdie. i had no idea they live that long

3/27/2009 6:35:31 PM

from the very little interaction I've had with these birds, they seem amazing.

3/27/2009 6:36:31 PM

se7entythree I think most live to about 15.

Bweez They really are. So much personality wrapped up in a lil package.

3/27/2009 7:07:16 PM

RIP Friski

my australian finch Major lived to 5 but he outlived all of his kids and grandkids

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3/27/2009 9:24:30 PM

At least he lived a long life

3/27/2009 9:32:30 PM

sorry

3/27/2009 10:02:04 PM

3/27/2009 11:44:19 PM

To the great aviary in the skies! R.I.P. Friski, pet, friend, Nymphicus hollandicus

3/27/2009 11:54:05 PM

Thank you so much everyone. I know I don't really know any of you, but you're giving me an outlet which I really need. I guess a lot of people aren't really fond of birds, but Friski had so much personality. I swear he thought he was a little person. And I had him for more than half my life. That's a long time. He never liked men. I guess he just wanted to be the only one in my life. For years he'd divebomb any guy that came near me. My little attack bird. The rest of the time he had to be near me. Always flew to hang out on my shoulder. Preen my hair. Ask for head scratchies. He even had a song that he whistled just for me. Sigh...

3/28/2009 7:05:56 AM

3/28/2009 8:48:13 AM

you're such an ass. go back to chitchat.

3/28/2009 9:14:52 AM

Today, one of my cockatiels, Rocky (aka Rockafella Mcfluffychin) died unexpectedly. He was extremely affectionate, always nuzzling behind my ear and looking for forehead kisses. He was also a great whistling buddy. I will miss you, Rocky.

7/23/2009 10:33:37 PM

mine are getting old too

7/24/2009 1:03:39 AM

damn jsnail. 19.5 years. gg. i'm sorry it died. is 19.5 old for this kinda bird?

7/24/2009 1:05:50 AM

Jenn, I'm sorry to hear about Friski. I was a big fan of his. ::belated hugs::

Ken & Amna, I know Rocky is with Friski and Chicken Boo eating cookies and playing together.

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7/24/2009 9:27:47 AM

qntmfred I'm so sorry I had Friski cremated and strangely enough, while I still miss him terribly, its helped give me some closure and put me at a little more ease. I so miss his wolf whistles and kisses.
not dnl, yes 19.5 is old for a cockatiel. Some can live longer, many from what I understand dont.

Thank you so much Sonia. And a belated hug is better than no hug at all!

Rocky, Friski and Chicken Boo...hangin' at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for (and watching over) us!

7/24/2009 11:45:56 AM

7/24/2009 12:18:17 PM

He was a They were pretty bird[s]. RIP

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7/24/2009 12:51:50 PM

she's obviously no bird but Tofu passed last Monday night

still is making me sad...



(and yeah it's a lame photo but the best i can find of her at work)

7/24/2009 1:28:40 PM

Quote :

"yes 19.5 is old for a cockatiel. Some can live longer, many from what I understand dont"

I think 15-20 is the average lifespan, with 35 being the oldest confirmed case. When you take neglected birds out of the equation (never let out of a cage and / or are meant to be pets for screaming children that harass them), they can live quite long lives.

My boys are sitting at 5 and 3 right now. I can only hope for long happy lives.

7/24/2009 4:03:12 PM

My baby girl Chichiri died Saturday at the vet's office.



She was at the vet's office to treat a bound egg. She had been in good shape and the vet had expected a full recovery but Chichi never woke up after she went under.

I adopted her three years ago from MeatStick. She was the sweetest bird I'd ever had and she loved to snuggle and help you with your snacks. I'm going to miss her terribly.

10/19/2009 8:55:28 AM

Im soooo sorry to hear that Sonia She looks like such a sweetie!

10/19/2009 11:28:55 AM

sorry to hear that Sonia

10/19/2009 11:53:23 AM

10/19/2009 2:08:35 PM

dead pets ITT

10/19/2009 2:45:11 PM

Aww...Chi!

I'm sorry to hear about this!!! However, I know Sonia was a WONDERFUL owner and I have no regrets knowing that Chi went to such a good home.

10/22/2009 2:17:31 PM

sorry to hear about your loss sonia.

10/22/2009 3:27:51 PM

this thread makes me

im so sorry

10/24/2009 3:54:02 PM

Sad times, and sorries all around.

I had a 'tiel for a while, but I couldn't give him as much attention as he needed so I gave him to a lady who had three others. I like to think he's happy now.

10/26/2009 1:37:27 PM

ugh this thread is so depressing
im sorry for your guys losses
i would be a wreck if i lost my sun conure

10/26/2009 4:36:14 PM

10/26/2009 8:24:49 PM

bump

11/13/2009 4:35:16 PM

11/13/2009 4:43:11 PM

11/13/2009 5:03:50 PM

lock and delete

11/13/2009 5:08:24 PM

How would it be appropriate to honor a dead dog in a thread about a dead bird that is over half a year old?

11/13/2009 5:44:44 PM