Biggy was given to me after picking a cage up from a woman on freecycle. I had been wanting a p'let but just couldn't afford one at the time.

After about 5 months of ownership things in my life started going haywire, so every chance I got I would come home and scoop Biggy up for big kisses.

This story does not end well. After Biggy started breaking feathers I took him to the vet. A large bill and antibiotics should do the trick. Avian vet said it was bacteria from me kissing him. He supposedly had a great outlook 100% recovery, but passed away a couple days later.

You will always be loved Biggy, I wish I could have done more and you never had to suffer.

Rest In Peace Little Biggy

OMG, I have a 13 week old baby that I kiss all the time, I am so sorry for you loss. Does this mean no more kisses?????

I'm so sorry for your loss...Time will help ease the pain...and even as hard of lesson as it was to learn, you may have helped someone else save their bird...So thank you for sharing with us. Again, I'm sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you!


As a side note here: The bacteria in the human mouth can be deadly to birds...That's why its important not to allow your birds to peck at your lips or teeth etc. Do not feed them food that you have eaten off of, Such as biting a piece of apple or carrot or something like that off and then giving them the piece that was in your mouth.

If you choose to feed them make sure you break off or cut the piece of food that you wish to give them...

Gram negative bacteria is very dangerous to birds, this is what's in our mouth...as well as other things. If caught in time it is treatable but its better to not risk it in the first place. The problem with this type of infection is just like others the bird will hide its symptoms until is just can't any longer and usually its too late when we finally notice somethings wrong. Unless you are really in tune with your birds and its habits and routines, even the most experienced bird handler may not see the symptoms.

So again Flock Mom, I'm so sorry for your loss but thank you for reminding us all and educating the newbies about this situation.

I am so sorry for your loss. Connie explained it very well. As much as we love our birds, we can't give them real kisses and stuff.

I'm terribly sorry for your loss, Flock Mom. Rest in peace Little Biggy.

Sending hugs and sympathy for the loss of your baby ..I kiss my babies on the beak but just with closed lips ...Don`t blame yourself , sometimes bad things just happen..

What a Precious picture! Im so sorry you lost him I think he was a real treasure! Someting to be learned here for me as well the kissing part. Thanks for this shared post...

I'm so sorry, Biggie was such a beautiful little Fid

Thank you very much for your support. I lost him this spring, but the healing process has been long as I don't have any birdy friends that really understood the bond we had. I really appreciate the support.

I actually know someone with a Meyer and everytime I go over they are feeding her out of their mouths (YUK) and letting her play with the inside of their lips. I have told them and told them, I just hope their bird is stronger than Biggy was.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your bird. I think alot of people aren't aware of the fact that we shouldn't kiss our birds and some do it regardless. one of my birds demands kisses and must have gotten alot in his previous home and another likes kisses too and they both get offended if I don't kiss them, so I give them closed mouth very quick kisses. Actually I try to barely touch them, but.... I think I'm still taking a risk though.
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