Azul is gone! Died in my hands tonight just a few minute ago! I can hardly believe it!!! She had been bullying Sammie all afternoon and evening. I had just given everyone their evening nuts and seed and Azul decided she was going to get down off of her cage and go chase Sammie off of her seed. As I'm walking across the room to get Azul and put her back Sammie had enough and bit Azul's head and I picked Azul up and held her to my chest while she convulsed and died with in seconds. I feel so terrible. I wasn't fast enough! I could do the coulda woulda game, and say, If I had only shut Azul's door...or Sammie's door. Azul was on a mission to tourment Sammie, and I know this for fact...but it still does not make me feel any better. The sad thing I never in a hundred years figured I'd lose one of my babies to the beak of another one of my fids. I keep too close of an eye...or so I though. I'm just sick! She was such a treasure and snuggly. She was the sweetest little blue hen I could've ever have hoped to been blessed with! Sammie is so sorry too, she is just wanting to be held and doesn't want to me to be out of her sight...she keeps looking at Azul's cage saying "step up". Everyone is being quiet wanting to be on me right now...even the dogs are resting at my feet. I am so heart broken! At least it was quick and she died in my hands being loved.

Everyone, please be careful with your fids of different sizes...I have proof it only takes one bite.

May my sweet Azul rest in peace knowing she was loved by many and most of all...me.

I am so very sorry Andie....

I am so sorry - my heart is just breaking for you. Don't blame yourself - things happen so fast, you had no way of knowing. Hugs to you in your time of sorrow.

Oh im so sorry for your lost!!!

Oh !! Andie I am so sorry , you must feel just terrible but we are all human and accidents happen ..I wish I could come over and give you a big hug and cry with you ...sometimes things are so sad ...I feel your pain ...don`t beat yourself up girl (easy to say I know , we all do that)...I wish I had some magic words to heal your heart ...
HUGS ACROSS THE MILES...

Andie, I am so sorry! God Bless you. And fly free Azul.
Jan

Lend Me A Bird

"I will lend to you for a while, a bird", God said. For you to love him while
he lives and to mourn for him when he is dead.

Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe for two or three. But will you,
till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise that he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this bird to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folks that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.

Now will you give him all your love; nor think the labor vain;
Nor hate me when I come to take my lovely bird again?

I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done,
for all the joys this bird will bring, the risk of grief we'll run."

Will you shelter him with tenderness?
Will you love him while you may?
And for the happiness you'll know forever grateful stay?

But should I call him back much sooner than you've planned;
Please brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.

If, by your love, you've managed, my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him you've loved; be thankful; do not grieve.

Cherish every moment of your feathered charge.
He filled your home with songs of joy the time he was alive.
Let not his passing take from you those memories to enjoy.

"I will lend to you, a Bird", God said, and teach you all you have to do.
And when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too.

(Author Unknown)

Oh Andy, how heartbreaking. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Oh Andie!
I am so sorry Hugs and prayers for you.

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Andie,
I'm so sorry! My heart is breaking for you and the loss of little Azul.

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

Oh Andie! I am so, so sorry! Your story brought tears to my eyes because I can feel your pain in your words.

Rest in peace sweet little friend Azul!

So sorry Andi!

I am so saddened by your loss.

It is a good reminder for me to keep my eyes on the guys at all times!

Ohhh, Andie! I'm soooooo sorry and I know exactly how you feel. Remember, as you once advised me, accidents can happen to anyone. I feel for ya girl and am shedding a tear for Azul and poor Sammie too. big ((((HUGS)))) from Chicago for you!

Oh Andie, I am so sorry! Please know that you and Azul are in my thoughts and prayers. I am heartbroken over your loss.

Oh Andie, I can not imagine the pain you are feeling. I know that I will not let your little Azul's death go by without taking a great lesson from it. We all have to be careful and never take anything for granted. I have found myself getting lax lately , leaving PeeWee on his perch and just stepping out of the room for a second. This has proven to me that a second is too long. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers , as is Azul. Know that she is in a fine place with Joy and all of the other beloveds. T

Oh no... Andie, I'm SO sorry for your loss!
Please know that all of my thoughts are with you AND Sammie. Poor babies... If you need anything, please feel free to PM me.

Warm fuzzies and ((hugs)) your way.

Andie.. I am soooooooooo sorry for your loss! I can't imagine how you are feeling right now.. it's got to be so hard. However, you are right you cannot beat yourself up about this ... accidents happen.. and there is really nothing we can do about it!!! I wish i could give you a big hug!!!!

Oh, Andie, you poor thing! I'm so sorry for all of you! Poor Azul who didn't realize, and poor Sammie who probably just wanted her to back off...things can happen so suddenly and unexpectedly, and no human can plan for everything. You just do the best you can. Here's a really <BIG HUG>, wish we could do more.

Andie I am so very sorry for your loss of Azul - I wish that such accidents did not happen to such nice people - hugs to you and your flock.

Oh andie, I am so sorry sweetie

Andie, I am so, so sorry for your loss.

Oh Andie, I am so so sorry for your loss ...don't beat your self up it was an accident..you did your best..I wished I could give you a big hug in person but can't so here is one I can do(((((((huggs))))))))

Thank you everyone! I sure appreciate the support, and I'm trying not to beat myself up. It's really hard, I sit here and warn everyone of the dangers of multiple fids, to be diligent and pay close attention, and I can honestly say, sometimes it's just not enough. I loo at her cage empty and I'm so sad. I'm going to let Bubba "rent" it for now, after I steam it (though it is a bit small for him). I will be isolating Sammie from the other birds for a while. Just to watch her behavior a little more closely and make sure she's not going to be more agressive towards the other birds. When I say isolate, it is just in her own corner with out any surrounding cages. She gets to see and talk to everyone one, just not have a neighbor. I had planed on putting her in a "condo cage" (stackable) and now I'm not sure she is capable of that. We'll just have to wait and see. I am still just so heart broken...I know it will take time to heal, cuz everytime I see her picture I cry, I look at her cage I cry, that little girl meant so much to me! PLEASE everyone learn from this...quakers donot reaize how little they are! They will bully the biggest of birds (though Sammie isn't a BLUE and GOLD). I do not want anyone else to have to feel this, or their fids to have to feel it either! Thank you everyone for your prayers and hugs. I really do appreciate them. You people are the best support system anyone could have. I'm going to go bury Azul under my blue lilac here in a bit, when the rain lets up.

My mom asked me if I would like to have Oats to "help heal" and I told her no, because she really loves that bird. My mom is a pretty amazing gal. And it goes to show how much parents care for their children no matter how old we are. She came over and gave me a BIG hug and told me it was fast and Azul died in my hands and knew how much I loved her. Mom's are great! BUT since I'm not going to bring Oats home, maybe in time I'll be able to get another blue baby. We'll have to see. But my mom said she'd go pick it up for me...LOL! And if I do, I will name it Azul also, in honor of my sweet blue bonny lass. Unless I can find one that needs to be re-homed...of which I'd much rather do. So I guess, if any of you hear of a blue "baby" that needs adoption, let me know and we'll see how I'm doing and if i'm ready for the blues...

Thank you all!

My heart aches for you Andie..I know there are no words that can ease your pain but hopefully time will take care of that...My best to you and the other fids...

I know you will miss Azul; in fact I remember when you made the trip to adopt Azul..And yes, she was a beautiful blue....Huggs to you......

xoxoxo }}}}}}}Andie{{{{{{{
I know how you feel.

Andie -

No one can replace Azul...but...

Bubbles in Eugene Oregon needs a home (picture below) as do these hand-fed babies in SPOKANE.

Thinking of you and Azul...and Sammie!

Oh, no, I'm so sorry to hear this, Andie. So sorry for your loss.

Gosh Andie I wish you were here.... you could hold Boo and he would melt your heart and let you know that everything will be ok. That is what Boo is best at!

Poor little Azul. Sorry Andie. That is one of my greatest fears...different sized beaks and all. Azul was such a sweetie I'm sure.

Oh Andie - I'm so sorry that this happened! Please don't blame yourself and know you are in all of our thoughts tonight. Sending you hugs - Mary and Petey

Andie I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say to ease your pain so I'll send ya a big {{{{{HUG}}}}}} from the east coast.

Ann

Andie, I'm sitting here crying with you. Give yourself a big hug from me

Andie, sweety.... my friend... I am in tears with you hun. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how excited you were for Zulie to come home with you..

Be strong, stay focused and let those other critters love you up....

Hugs and much love!

I'm so sorry Andie...sending hugs and prayers for you, Sammie and poor little Azul!!

My God....Andie, I am so very sorry. I hope your heart will heal quickly, and take refuge in your other birds. I know they will help you feel better.

My heart goes out to you.

I am so sorry for your lost. (((HUG))) I know how you feel I lost Sky And Sunshine both within 2 months. Time will heal you pain and hurt.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss

OMG Andie .. I don't know how I missed this post!

I am so very sorry for your loss! My heart just aches for you!

So sorry ....

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Andie,

I am sorry for your loss. I just lost my Quaker a little over a week ago.

MY GOSH!... i feel wretched.. i too missed this post completely. i remember when you went and picked azul up.... .. my heart hurts for you... i am so sorry. i have been so behind on the posts... this just adds to my "fears" about having stevie out with the 3 quakers. i know that this could happen so easily... even with ya sitten right there. they are so fast these fids... i am so hurt for you.

Thanks guys...I'm doing ok...but I do have to admit, I sure miss her! I have the others to keep me busy, but I miss my little blue devil!

Andie,
I too feel so bad about missing this post. My heart is breaking. I too remember when you went to pick her up. This is one of my greatest fears. I know time will heal, but for now, it hurts alot.
I am sending my prayers and healing energy.
God Bless

Bonnie

ANdie, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Azul. You have been so good to support everyone else and I missed this post and did not know.
I am so sorry.
Lynn

Oh, thanks Lynn! I sure appreciate it. I hope you and your family are doing ok with losing Cosmo. Do you plan on getting another QP?

We are doing good. My son is doing very well. We do not plan to get another bird at all right now. I don't think we could handle it at this point. He said if he gets another it would be a long time. I agree with him. It is hard on us Mommas to see our children go thru hard times like that, it does not matter how old they are.
Thanks again,
Lynn