Alex

[pookiedoo]

I just found out that the famous Grey, Alex died on the 6th. That depresses me so cause I had an Alex gray that died a few weeks ago

[Talon]

Welcome. I'm very sorry to hear about your Alex. How old was he, and do you know what happened to him?

 

We do have an Alex Memorial thread here. Just do a search and you will find lots of information about him here.

[judygram]

That is so sad to hear, Pookiedoo, please accept our condolences for your loss.

 

I see this is your first post, why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little about yourself and this grey named Alex. We would love to know more about you.

[pookiedoo]

You are all so kind. I have 8 birds now, 1 congo grey, 1 timeah, 2 conures, 2 cockatiels, a lovebird, and a quaker. Some of my birds came to me free or very cheap because the owners had to get rid of them for one reason or another.

[Talon]

You sound like you have lots of experience to share with us. I look forward to hearing more!

[judygram]

You got a house full of birds, what kind of conures do you have?

[pookiedoo]

Thank you for your concern. My birds are my passion I had 9. My Alex, was 19 years old and got that bad lung infection, Aspergillosis. She died in my arms, a horrible death of not being able to breathe.

[dinkanber]

How did she get a lung infection.What causes it.My grey is 21 and i would hate for something like that to happen.I am so sorry about your Alex.

 

Lisa

[pookiedoo]

Alex came to me through a dying woman. She had only met me one time, and knew she wanted me to care for Alex after she was gone. Alex's mom had cancer, and a very short time later,I was contacted by her husband. I was honored to have Alex. I think what happened, her first mom and dad did not ever give her the proper bird food. The gave her whatever they ate she ate. They gave her some fruit, but Greys and any birds need a good diet. It is ok to give them people food, if they are eatting their food too. I give my greys, Pretty Bird, African Grey Specific. That supplies them with all the specific vitimins and nutrients they need. Alex had never had real bird food. She would not even eat seeds. Being 18 years old, she would not start eatting proper now. I tried, but my vet. said to feed her what she would eat. Being on this diet for so many years, evidently caused numerous problems for her. I am going to send you a website that will explain what Alex died from. I don't blame her first mom and dad. They didnt know any better and they loved her so, they thought they were just making her happy. I am trying to write with tear filled eyes and it is getting harder so I will leave you with the web site. http://www.birdchannel.com/diagnostics/details.aspx?body=Respiratory&symptom_id=&condition_id=102

[BMustee]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like he had a very good life although it was cut short. I'm sure he knew how much he was loved and it's good he didn't go alone.

 

Thanks so much for the website...I'm sure everyone will be saving it for reference.

[danmcq]

Thanks for sharing that tragic information Pookiedoo.

 

In your loss, you have provided a very good reminder to us all for remaining ever vigilant in paying close attention to our Greys Health, food and environmental cleanliness.

[pookiedoo]

The only good thing that I can think of that came out of Alexandrea's death was that now she and her first moma are together. That gives me some comfort.

thank you

marsha

[Guest briansmum]

oh that is so sad, but you are right pookie it is lovely to think she is back with her moma

[Talon]

Thank you for sharing your story and that link with us. You have done a wonderful thing to come here and teach us from your experience. You always need a reminder about the importance of good nutrition.

[lovemyGreys]

Thank you for sharing that with us, & it is a comfort to know that Alexandrea is back with her moma.

 

Here is a link for Aspergillosis.

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/29553-aspergillosis.html#29631

[dinkanber]

Im crying now.that is so sad.At least she was loved

[pookiedoo]

You are all too kind. I think my family and a lot of people that know me think I am nuts. They can't understand why I get so upset and depressed when I loose a bird. The first loss I had was my best companion and buddy. We did absolutely everything together. He was a beautiful sun conure named Pookie Doo. Pookie was my first bird and this is where my love and devotion started for my babies. I learned another hard lesson when I lost Pookie. I went into depression and had to go on antidepressants.

[Talon]

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That is so sad. We here understand how you feel. And we are here to grieve with you. When one member of our family loses a bird. We all lose a valuable family member. At least that is how I feel.

[judygram]

That is so sad, but maybe some good will come from sharing your story with us, I am sure she is in her mama's arms right now.

 

You started with a sun conure too, so did I and I still have her, she is going on 3 years old. She is a delight to have and I feel the same way about her that you did with yours.

 

Anytime you need some support you just let us know and we will help you all we can, we have all been in your shoes at one time or another and we need each other, it helps to know that you are not alone.

[pookiedoo]

Thank you, yall are good people. It is a comfort to know that through technology, I have bird friends like you guys.

Thank you

marsha

[pookiedoo]

http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-magazines/bird-talk/Alex_the_African_Grey_result11.aspx

 

If anyone is interested, you can leave a memorial text at this site to Alex. The bird featured on this url was my Alex.

marsha

[lovemyGreys]

Marsha we are here for eachother, we all share that passion for our birds, although we have never met we can still share eachothers bad times & good times.That is what make's us a great family

[danmcq]

Hi Marsha,

 

The URL you posted is a Memorial to Dr. Pepperbergs Alex.

 

I think you may have sent us the wrong link? :-)

[pookiedoo]

Yes but I had a piure of my Alex up there, like the other people posted pictures of their birds

marsha

[danmcq]

OH!! I understand now. :-) Thank You