my beloved fid has gone. i came home from church last night to find that he was no longer with us. my best friend is gone and i am heart broken. words can not express the sadness i have right now. i'm at work but i don't know if i can last the day. . my morning routine has been thrown out of alignment. as i was leaving i caught my self telling merlin bye and to be a good bird and i would be home this evening....time just goes by too quick

I am soooo sorry for your loss! Having lost Shrek less than a year ago, I can tell you that it *will* get easier with time and perhaps you'll be able to find a place in your heart for another fid, even if not a QP.

I am so sad for your loss - my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.

I'm very sorry...

Healing light, gail

I am so very sorry for your loss...

My heart is aching for you. I'm so sorry...

I'm SO SORRY to hear that. Do you have any idea what happened? I'm so so so sorry!! Was there anything wrong with Merlin previously??!?!

I'm so sorry....prayers and hugs.

I am so sorry for your loss HUGS!

I'm so sorry! I hope you will not mind my praying for you and that the pain of Merlin's loss will ease. Forgive me for mentioning this but I would like to suggest a necropsy. Perhaps it is just me and my need to know but I do think it is a good idea if you can. We are here for you if you need us or just want or need to talk.

Hugs,
Jan, Taavi (QP), Tory (M2) & Jesse (LSC2)

My heart goes out to you..............

OMGosh, I am soooooooooo sorry for your loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers...poor baby..do you know what happened? I am so sad for you

merlin was a tad underweight though he has been on a special diet for quiet some time. he also had a cut foot that didn't seem to heal right even after a $400 vet bill. plus he had a very hard start on life before i rescued him. was on a very poor diet and quite depressed. but he had a happy life after living with me. i gave him that much and he gave me so much more. my husband said that he was my angel that took care of me before he (my husband) came. we both over came depression together. i will never forget him.

I'm so sorry for your loss!

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband, and Merlin.

thank you everyone for your prayers and kind words...

Oh sweetie, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry that you've lost Merlin.

Bless your heart. We'll be sending good thoughts and prayers your way that you will be okay during the next few days. Just know that Merlin is looking down on you and flying free! Thinking of you - Mary and Petey

I am sooo incredibly sorry for your loss. How long did you have your little guy? Just know he is in a better place . .... sending you prayers

What was his age?

Oh my goodness....Very sorry to hear of Merlin's passing...I pray that your pain will soon ease....Thinking of you and your hubby....

I've had merlin for 6 years. i really don't know how old he was. the lady i bought him from said he was a year old. so if she was correct he was 7.

my hubby offered to get me a new fid but i don't know if i can open my heart to another fid. merlin was special.

I'm sure your Merlin was special....I just hope that you will consider a necrospy so as to find out if anything could have been prevented for the future of helping another baby...



Being Merlin was a rescue it could have been something that started long before you got Merlin.... Please let us know what your decision is....



My best to you......(((Hugs)))

whenn i took him to the vet for his foot he said that merlin was very sick and tested him for various avian diseases. he mentioned that merlin had some sort of viral disease i can't remember the name he gave me for it but he did say that merlin didn't have much time left with me. i didn't want to believe it but i guess he was right.

Hmmm Viral disease? How does this start?....Can anyone enlighten my knowledge on this....I sure would like to know...So are you going to bury little Merlin (or maybe have already)?.....My heart sures aches for you....

because i live in an apartment i have no where to bury him so my dad is coming to pick him up to bury him on his place under a bird bath so nothing can get to him. mom's bird bath is located in a beautiful rose garden. quite a rememberance of my little guy

I found his lab work up sheets that the vet gave me. merlin had PDD or Proventricular Dilation Disease. also known a macaw wasting disease. there is no known cure. but its nice to know that merlin doesn't hurt anymore he's free and healthy

I am so sorry.
I always want to say more poignant things,
but no words are right.

I am just so sorry.

I also am very sorry...it hurts so bad...to loose someone you love.
PDD is a nasty disease...poor thing, at least he is no pain now.
Hugs to you...I am sorry.

You gave little Merlin the "best years of his life".

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I know you are heartbroken, and loved him very much.

We're all here for you. If there is anything you need, please, just ask. I am so sorry.

To MerlinsMommy and All Your Family,

I am heartbroken to hear your Baby is gone. But only in body!! He will Live Forever in your memory and heart!!! Please know I am sending my prayers for your Heart to Heal and for You and Your Family to soon Smile Again. It will take a while but it will happen. I'm Sure!!

(((HUGS)))

Always,

I ditto what Beth said, but I too would like to offer my condolences.

Oh I'm so very sorry for the loss of Merlin Pls know we are all here for you and praying for the pain to lighten as the days come....

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of little Merlin. Having had first hand experience with PDD I know what you had to deal with. I hope one day you'll be able to open your heart and your home to a new feathered friend.

I'm so sorry to find this sad news about your dear little Merlin.

Sending our deepest sympathies....

I am sorry for your loss also ..I saw this post here but it takes me a while to come read things in this forum as it upsets me to see others going through the pain of loosing a loved fid...
No words can help you but do know we who have lost loved fids understand your pain ....
Hugs to you

I'm so sorry! But oh, my gosh--six happy years with you, that's wonderful! He was a happy, loved boy and he gave you something special, too, and you'll carry that forever. Sending you a <BIG HUG> Maybe you can plant or place something in/near your mom's garden just for Merlin.

Our love and prayers are sent your way though this hard time, just know, he is flying around in no pain watching you, in hopes to see you happy again. ((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))

i just came across this post also. i am so very sorry. i am shocked as somehow i didnt know merlin was sick with anything. i am sorry for having missed that... my heart goes out to you...

I send my condolences although late. Very sorry for your loss.

Jennifer

sorry for your loss, We get so attached to them, that when they pass away, It hurts so much.

i miss him very much, but today merlin let me know that he was still with me. when i got to work this morning i noticed a small down feather had found it way to my pants leg tucked into one of the creases. he's still up to his antics even when he is not on earth silly little birdy!

Awww. Nice to hear Merlin is keeping in touch.

hello...i am new here, but today lost my sweetie.."greenbird"..she was about 14 yrs old...is tht that ave. age for quakers? i feel if i could fig. out WHY she died it might be a little easier to cope...
thanks
jim

An avian vet could perform a necropsy on the bird, similar to a human autopsy, to determine the cause of death, if the body had been refrigerated (not frozen). Otherwise, there is no way to ever know for certain what really happened. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sorry I am sooo slow posting. I have been away and just found this post. I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your posts and enjoyed keeping up with Merlin. I will always remember him fondly. (I am tearing up) Glad he is keeping in touch. (the down). Healing thoughts being sent in your direction. Sharon/Lolasmom

I am so very sorry for your loss. I too lost both of my beloved fid's and I truly understand how very empty a home can feel without them. I am still trying to work through my grief, but each day I come to this site and look through every picture and movie and it has helped me to come to terms with my grief. The comments and words of sympathy that I have received through this community has worked wonders to soothe my heart as well. I do hope you can find some solace here too.

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies...