Why did my baby bird die suddenly? Coping with pet bird loss.

I'm sorry to hear about Noel's sudden passing. Unfortunately, birds are very good at hiding illness until it is too late, so it is possible Noel was ill for a while prior and it just wasn't noticed. Aging-related issues, illness, nutritional problems, sudden strokes, organ failure, etc are all potential causes of sudden death in an older bird. If you're having trouble coping with Noel's passing, checking out some online resources such as the Rainbow Bridge where you can chat with other pet owners and even create an online memorial may give you some comfort in your time of loss.

I'm sorry to hear that Blue passed away. Unfortunately, the symptoms you mentioned are very vague signs of illness and can be caused by a number of things including infections, illness, malnutrition, respiratory diseases, injury and more. Without a necropsy (animal autopsy) to determine the cause of death, it would be impossible to tell what happened. If you have any other birds, thoroughly cleaning the cage and moving any sick birds to an isolated hospital cage can help prevent the spread of illness to other birds in your home. If you are having trouble coping with Blue's passing, checking out resources such as The Rainbow Bridge may help give you some peace of mind during your time of loss.

Unfortunately, it would be pretty hard to tell. Birds are masters at hiding any illness before it's too late. It's possible the eye was infected and the infection spread to the body, there was an injury that caused bleeding somewhere, or there was another unrelated illness causing the problem. If you had a vet that was seeing Pretty Bird, they may be better able to give you some answers. If you're having trouble coping with your loss, seeing if your vet offers any grief counseling services, or checking out a site such as The Rainbow Bridge where you can make an online memorial or talk with other pet owners may help provide you with some peace of mind.

Sorry to hear about Prittybird. Any chance of an inhaled toxin, such as near the kitchen and your cook with Teflon? Scented candles, air fresheners and other inhaled products can cause acute death. Other than that, a post mortem examination might give you better answers.

Hello, so sorry to hear that Carmen passed away. It sounds like she may have been egg-bound. Here is a link to an article about egg binding in birds that may answer more of your questions. ( http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1829&aid=3060 ) The only way to really get an idea of why she died is to get a necropsy (autopsy) done on her by a veterinarian. All I can really say is that birds are very good about hiding how sick they are until it is too late in most cases. Any time you think a bird may be sick you need to get them to a vet right away as likely they have been hiding symptoms for a while. Again, so sorry this happened. Hope this helps to clarify things.

I'm very sorry to hear that! The best way to find out what your bird died from is to submit its body for an autopsy (called a necropsy in animals.) If you call your veterinarian and ask, they should be able to help you figure out where to have this done in your area. As for your remaining bird, if you're concerned, I would recommend taking it in for a vet visit to make sure it seems healthy.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss! It is very normal for birds to mourn the loss of their friend, just as people do, so spending a little extra time together or offering up a favorite treat may help. Birds are extremely good at hiding illness, and if you suspect your other bird was ill at all, thoroughly cleaning the cage/shared dishes/etc can help prevent the spread of illness. Signs of illness to watch out for include listless behavior, sleeping all the time, fluffed feathers, difficulty breathing, changes in weight, appetite changes, drinking changes, feather loss, etc. If you do see these signs, or suspect Cameron may have caught something from your other bird, seeking out an exam in person is always best. If you're having trouble coping with the loss of Barney, I highly recommend checking out some resources such as The Rainbow Bridge where you can talk to other owners and even make a virtual pet memorial.