Bill and I added four budiges to our budgie colony several months ago. Among them was Pope.... a yellow, fearless, energizer bunny of bird that we both loved. Pope and Fedor, our only males in the colony, were best friends. They always played, ate, and preened together... that is, when Pope wasn't causing chaos.

Here is a video of Pope playing (running back and forth... it happens a few seconds in) just days before he died.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ybEVkA_MGo

Bill and I have no idea how old he was, but he had no symptoms whatsoever. He was playing and trying to escape from the cage hours before he died. We think that he probably had a heart attack, as we found him on the bottom of his cage, upright, and gripping the bars very hard, but we'll never know for sure. All of the other budgies are fine, though Fedor seems a little subdued. That may just be in my head though.

So sorry for your loss! You have great memories so hold on to that. Hugs going out to you...

I am so sorry for your loss. hugs and prayers for you and family.

Sorry to hear about poor little Pope ( cute name by the way), I don't know about heart attacks in birds, but I guess it is possible and budgies are generally very hardy birds as well so it is a mystery, hope all is well with the colony.

Awwwwwwwwwwwww poor little guy and poor you such a sad thing to loose a little fids ((HUGS)) to you all and I do believe fids grieve so yes keep an eye on Fedor give him some extra loving....

I am so sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear about Pope.
Our thoughts are with you.

Tricia

I too am sorry about your fid!
Bless him hes flying free now...I saw the vid he was frantic wasnt he awwww

Awwww, I'm so very sorry for your loss! (((hugs))) to you and poor little Fedor!

I'm sorry about Pope

I'm so sorry for your loss. *Hugs*

Sending healing thoughts to you over the miles. I am sorry for your loss. I understand how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet.

Becky, I'm sorry to hear about this---my thoughts and prayers are with you dear and may your heart quickly heal from such a tragedy....

Becky I am so sorry about little Pope.

I am sorry for your loss.

Sorry Becky.

Wish you'd showed that video under better circumstances. Pretty funny guy.

So sorry to hear of your loss.Take comfort in knowing that we all understand and are here for you.