Post by lemonade on Jul 16, 2016 11:14:29 GMT
Hi All,
I haven't been on as much as I would like recently, with the babies and birdies taking up all my time. But I have some very sad news. My little Paddy has left this world, the last link to my Grandad.
3 days ago I found him splayed out on the floor under the big cage early afternoon. I lifted him up and he had no energy in him whatsoever. I knew the time was coming, I have known for months that he would not see the end of this year but it still did not prepare me for how upsetting it would be. As you all know, I thought he was losing his sight back in March. He has been pretty wobbly and I have often found him on the floor. And he was light as a feather weight wise but continued feeding Sprite and flying around, being part of the flock and happy.
But the other day I knew his time had come. I cuddled him in my hand while my mum came over to see to the twins. I thought he would be gone very soon, but hours went by with him snuggled in, then after a while he kept going into kind of spasms and manically wriggling around then started biting everything including himself and drawing blood. This was very upsetting and stressful to see and I dont know if he was feeling pain or suffering but he seemed to have no idea what was going on and couldnt fly and his wee feet had went limp and curled beneath him. I could not let this go on and rushed him to the out of hours vet.
I knew his quality of life was gone and did not want to hear the vet say it but in the end nothing could be done for my little man.
He was at least 7 and a half years old, and I have had him the last 5 years after my grandad passed away. We were all amazed how long he lasted to be honest, with my grandas chain smoking inches from his cage which he was not allowed out of. So I am really happy that he managed another 5 years of life filled with freedom to fly around the house, and with many other budgie friends in his life. Even bagged himself a girlfriend and won himself the Pretty Birdie Competition! I hope he felt as much happiness, love and joy as he brought to me.
He will be sorely missed and has left a hole in my heart, especially as he was the last link to my grandad. He will be with Lemonade and the rest of my angel gang now.
Poor Sprite has been calling out for her boyfriend, but hopefully Kiwi will take her mind off it.
I am glad my wee grey man met my babies.
Night night Paddy, my beautiful boy, you will always be in my heart x
I haven't been on as much as I would like recently, with the babies and birdies taking up all my time. But I have some very sad news. My little Paddy has left this world, the last link to my Grandad.
3 days ago I found him splayed out on the floor under the big cage early afternoon. I lifted him up and he had no energy in him whatsoever. I knew the time was coming, I have known for months that he would not see the end of this year but it still did not prepare me for how upsetting it would be. As you all know, I thought he was losing his sight back in March. He has been pretty wobbly and I have often found him on the floor. And he was light as a feather weight wise but continued feeding Sprite and flying around, being part of the flock and happy.
But the other day I knew his time had come. I cuddled him in my hand while my mum came over to see to the twins. I thought he would be gone very soon, but hours went by with him snuggled in, then after a while he kept going into kind of spasms and manically wriggling around then started biting everything including himself and drawing blood. This was very upsetting and stressful to see and I dont know if he was feeling pain or suffering but he seemed to have no idea what was going on and couldnt fly and his wee feet had went limp and curled beneath him. I could not let this go on and rushed him to the out of hours vet.
I knew his quality of life was gone and did not want to hear the vet say it but in the end nothing could be done for my little man.
He was at least 7 and a half years old, and I have had him the last 5 years after my grandad passed away. We were all amazed how long he lasted to be honest, with my grandas chain smoking inches from his cage which he was not allowed out of. So I am really happy that he managed another 5 years of life filled with freedom to fly around the house, and with many other budgie friends in his life. Even bagged himself a girlfriend and won himself the Pretty Birdie Competition! I hope he felt as much happiness, love and joy as he brought to me.
He will be sorely missed and has left a hole in my heart, especially as he was the last link to my grandad. He will be with Lemonade and the rest of my angel gang now.
Poor Sprite has been calling out for her boyfriend, but hopefully Kiwi will take her mind off it.
I am glad my wee grey man met my babies.
Night night Paddy, my beautiful boy, you will always be in my heart x
He was such a handsome boy who will always have a special place in your heart. Rest in Peace Paddy x
, he was such a beautiful boy. RIP sweet Paddy.