This is so hard to write for me. Last night I woke to a VERY strange noise and found Morgan, my rescued parakeet, in one of the quail nests all squatted down.....
It really looked like "he" was just going to turn out to be a "she" as it looked like he was laying an egg/sitting on something.
So I went back to bed....

A few minutes later, I heard it again....just a god awful scream like he was stuck somewhere....

I went back to him and figured I'd shoo him off the "egg" that I assumed he was on and screaming at the quail to get away from it....

As soon as I touched him I could tell somehing was wrong. He was shaking uncontrollably and looking at me with a scared look in his eyes.
I thought MAYBE something the quail he lives with did something to scare him....so I put him in a cage on his own and again headed back for bed.

AGAIN he started screaming and I went and picked him up and immediately started setting up th ICU tank(as I always do before calling my sister)

I was carrying him around cradled in my hand which was odd in itself since he is a notorious biter......

Then as he seemed to be "snapping out of it" I was stopped dead in my tracks when he made the sound again and when I looked down I immediately knew what it was......seizures.

All I can say is that he did not go quietly and that kills me. It was most likely left over damage from his home that "loved him" so much they wanted to turn him loose simply because he was too tiny to get along with their other Keet.

I was never a "Parakeet" person....but I was a Morgan person since his passing has really hit harder than I could have ever imagined. I am just floored that he won't be around any more......my little "community preener"....that little guy LOVED to jump on the tiels and ride around piggy-back preening them all day! I am going to miss him.....well......more than I ever thought I could ever miss "Just a parakeet"....but I guess that was just his hold on me...and why I never gave him up when everyone told me to....

Goodbye Morgan....I will never forget you and pray you are safe and happy now.

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Aww I am sorry for your lose. Even the little ones can worm their way into your heart.

I'm so sorry, especially that you had to watch him go like that.

Im so sorry for your loss ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

aw I am so sorry for your loss

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sending Hugs to you across the miles ..Its hard to loose a loved flock member ..R.I.P Morgan ,fly free....

Awwww ((Hugs)) I am so sorry for your loss

I am so sorry for your loss. Fly free little Morgan. No more pain and suffering for you.

im so sorry for your loss he was a very beautiful little fid sending hugs your way

I am so sorry to read this about Morgan. He was such a beautiful little keet. And I remember you writing about how he would ride around on the tiels

He will be free from pain now, although YOUR pain will take a while to get thru. I am sending hugs of comfort (((HUGZ)))

I am so very sorry, what a traumatic experience. You did everything that you could. My thoughts are with you

I'm at a loss for words as it always brings tears to my eyes when someone loses a beloved pet. Fly free little Morgan and know that you were loved and never will be forgotten.

I am so very sorry about Morgan. It is hard to lose a little one

this really breaks my heart. im so sorry for your loss. sending you hugs your way and may Morgan fly free.

Thank you so much, everyone. I think it hasn't even fully sunk in as I made "too many" salads this morning for the fids.

Sorry to hear! It so sad to lose a loved one.

awe thats so sad sorry to hear that.. .

I am sorry to hear of your loss and i know how hard it is to watch them go in a difficult way!! I send you many healing blessings!! livelovelaugh always Tinene

I am so sorry

I'm so sorry to hear about Morgan. You did everything you could...I'm sorry....I don't know what else to say. *hugs*

i'm so sorry for your loss. and while it's hard on you, i'm very glad morgan had you in his time of need and passing.

take care.

kris

I am so sorry, it is so hard when they go like that. My heart goes out to you on the loss of your special Morgan. ~ Hugs!~

Thank you again, everyone. I am really just trying to forget now...I just want to forget this moment of suffering in his life and just remember that he LOVED being here and he was on borrowed time. Had I stuck to my "anti-parakeet" ways, he would have passed after freezing to death in the dead of Winter.

Quality not quantity right? Well he may not have had a long life but he certainly had a happy one!

oh it's such a sad story to read, yet touching. i hate that i am reading it right before i go to bed too .

I had a similar incident with a 2 pet rats on 2 different occasions. what helped my grief is that i was there with them till the end, even though i knew there was nothing i could do. it made me feel good to know that i was comforting them and possibly relieving some their stress/fear/pain (anything and everything tehy felt) by stroking them gently and talking to them... though my heart was breaking.

You should feel the same way. Of course there will be immediate feelings of sadness and probably a little post traumatic stress, but try your best to focus on the good even if you do miss him dearly. you did him a favor by being there for him.

remember the things you love about him and just be thankful that you were lucky enough to share his last moments. my philosophy is that i would rather comfort someone in their parting rather than always wonder/fear what it was like. I feel like i get some sort of peace of mind and closure from it.

my grandmother also passed away right before my eyes and i always feel that it was better that way. i know for a fact that she went peacfully and feel that since i shared the experience with her it is easier to cope.

again i am so sorry for your loss and i hope that all of the posts and comments help you to achieve a more positive outlook on this tragic event. just remember to be thankful that Morgan was a part of your life and never forget they joy he brought you or the things he taught you.

p.s. it is so cute that he would ride around on the other birds! those are the kinds of thoughts you should focus on.

I'm sorry you had to loose Morgan, but always know God put you in Morgan's path for a reason. You comforted his little soul while he was here, and he gave you love that you never knew you needed. Sorry for your loss!!!
JA

We are glad you gave him a good home, and are very sorry for your loss.

((((((HUGS))))))

Im soo sooo sooo sorry for your loss

Ya know its never just a parakeet or just a pet. We take care of these little guys and they become a big part of our lives and it is always hard even when were not a certain kind of pet person. I think you are a hero for taking him in when someone wanted to just leave him out in the wild.

I'm am sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Morgan sounds like such a special little fellow.