I kissed his head and told him he was the prettiest bird ever............

for the last time.......

Today, Cookie,  this sweet little bird of 32 years .......that's right.......he's been with us since 1983..........

has died.

Monday morning I found him lying on his back in his cage. I scooped him up and wrapped him in a soft towel and made him comfortable in a box and fed him drops of water and baby food throughout the night hoping he would get stronger. He lived through the night........which gave me hope so I started seeking information and help yesterday......

After talking to 2 vets, who told me they do not handle "exotics" and could not help me, I found 2 bird rehabilitators and breeders . They were shocked to hear that this bird has lived so long. They have raised birds for over 20 years and have only seen them to be 8.  After hearing about how he was acting.......they told me he was shutting down and was preparing to die.. 

 This morning, I placed him in an old tin and buried him underneath a stone in my garden path.

I have posted about this wonderful bird in our life a few years ago.

You can read his story by clicking onto this link

I Am Pretty Bird

I am heart broken..........although I knew this day was going to come.......

bye, bye, sweet birdie.