I couldn't bring myself to post this before now and it is still incredibly difficult. Unfortunately, baby Midori passed away Thursday. The day before she had begun to sneeze and just wanted to sleep. I was told that it was most likely a virus some baby birds get and that the stress of going to a new home made it worse or either she was unhealthy when sold and younger than the age the breeder said. I cannot afford a necropsy and have already buried her. My cousin who bought her is going to contact the breeder and see if they are willing to do anything about it. I only had her for four short days, but I am completely heartbroken.

Oh No! I am so sorry that this happened, I would hope that the breeder will help you out when you are ready.

My thoughts are with you, these little ones grab our heart strings so fast that I can understand how you must be feeling.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear of Midori. Its really tough especially when you've only had her for a few days.

Try not to blame yourself because chances are it was already sick. Hopefully this breeder will replace her for you.

Big Hugs to you!

Oh no!! I am so very sorry that you lost her. 4 days is such a short time.

I hate to say this, but don't expect too much from the breeder. If they don't have proof of her death, they may not replace her. And honestly, I can't blame them. You'd be surprised at how many people will use this type of situation to try and get a free bird when the first bird is 100% healthy.

Again, I am sorry

Its amazing how fast they can work thier way into our hearts isn't it.

I'm so sorry for what you are going through.

Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss. Hopefully the breeder will be able to do something for you...

Big Hugs!

oh my. I am so very sorry for your .loss.. hugs to you. i hope the breeder has a heart and does give you another friend because your not replacing your little one. Your in my prayers.

I'm very sorry to hear about Midori, my thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. Last year for Christmas we got dad a quaker, because he had been wanting to add another to his flock for a while. I got it the day before Christmas from the breeder and four days later he died. Dad was just devastated and I felt horrible because I felt like I had caused him the pain. Well, luckily the breeder was nice enough to replace the bird. Hopefully, you will run across the same luck I had. Hang in there.

Sending (((wing hugs)))) and my sympathy at your heart break. Its amazing how quickly we get attached to them. Praying everything works out for you so you can get another one soon to help you through your grief. But be sure if you do that you totally scrub and disinfect the cage and toys so the new one doesn't catch anything. And be sure and go through the list of don'ts ( no candles, teflon, insence, air cleaners, etc.) to be sure it wasn't something in your home that made him sick just as an extra precaution.

Thanks everyone. It doesn't look like the breeder is going to do anything. People think I am being silly because I only had her four days, but I had wanted a Quaker for two years and was so thrilled to finally have one.

As for candles, teflon, etc. No, I don't use them. I have a Cockatiel and stopped using them before I got him.

So sorry for your loss

Hope you had the Quaker quarentined(sp) so that your Cockatiel is safe from what ever it was....keep a close eye on the Tiel..again I am so so sorry

My thoughts are definitely with you and Midori? I am so sorry for your loss.

Sorry about your baby Midori. 4 day.......4 years...... I don't think it makes a difference.....Still breaks your heart as much.

Awww, so sorry for your loss. I agree with Marcodie... it sure doesn't take long to get attached.
Big hugs to you...

That sounds so terrible! My heart goes out to you.
I agree with the others... whether it's 4 days or 4 years, it's still just as hard.

I'm so sorry this happened! Hopefully the breeder will have a heart and make up for this somehow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hugs,
Lisa

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. ~HUGS~