Last night, Carly, my sweet little grey faced 'tiel when to Rainbow Bridge. She's a rescue who I've had for 5 years. She's always been a chronic egg layer and her last "lay" seemed to take a real toll on her body. The last egg was laid without any kind of shell - it was simply encased in membrane. She's always been supplemented with Calcionate and calcium blocks.

A couple of days ago, she started showing her normal signs of getting ready to lay - very wattery poops and "I could just tell". She was still eating, pooping and giving her toys hell.

Yesterday, all she wanted to do was be with me - spending most of the day on my shoulder, playing with my necklace and earring. She had a nice dinner and when I put her to bed, I gave her an extra kiss and told her how much mommy loves her.

She was gone when I got up this morning. She looked like she went peacefully. I did notice some "discharge" on the bottom of the cage, so it's more than likely that she was trying to pass and egg and her little body just couldn't do it any longer.

She will be missed and I know that she was met at Rainbow Bridge by so many loving souls, so I feel comfortable knowing that she's fine where she is.

Fly free Carly. Mommy misses you!

If there has to be a last day, I can think of no better way than spending it with the one you love, and being told in return how much you are loved. Deepest condolences.

John

I'm so sorry. This brought tears to my eyes. I am happy that her last day was one in which she was treasured and comfortable.

I am sooooo sorry Frosty's Mom! It is always so hard to loose such sweet angels...She was loved very much and that is what counts.She will smile down at you from the Rainbow Bridge feeling the love you gave her.

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

I'm glad you enjoyed your last day together. I will never forget Larry's last day. It is so hard to let them go but so easy to love them to the last minute. You'll be fine and so will Carly!

So sorry for your loss. You two were blessed to have loved each other so for 5 years...

FM, I am so sorry for your loss.

Hugs from Canada

Bev

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved companion. It sounds like you both had a good last day. May the memories keep you smiling. HUGS

Sharon

Beautifully said, John!

Mel, I know your heart is hurting, as mine is for you. You gave Carly the very best life had to offer, including your undying devotion and love. There is a new, brightly lit star in the heavens now.

Fly free sweet Carly.

I'm so sorry Mel

((Hugs))


Liisa
& Feathers

I am sorry, Mel. I know it hurts. I think I remember when you adopted Carly. Wasn't it from an elderly person who thought she was "too noisy"?

It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you, and will be missed.

Mel my deepest condolences to your whole flock. What a wonderful last day you two had together. Never regret that and remember the love shared.
Nancy

I am so sorry for your loss, Mel. She is smiling down on you from the Rainbow Bridge, secure in the knowledge that she was so loved!

Annette

No matter how tiny they are, our love for them is unmeasurable. I am so happy that you had a wonderful last day together. Many hugs and prayers that your heart heals quickly. Carly was one of the lucky little angels, she knew human love and kindness. She flew home happily.

I'm so sorry...what a beautiful gift she gave you. She wanted you to know if she only had one last day she'd choose to spend it with you!! She must have loved you so!

My thoughts are with you and your flock,I'm so sorry for your loss. How special that last day was for both of you. She was so lucky to have been with u these last 5 years and I know she brought love and happiness to your home.

Thank you everyone! Even tho' she was little, she still was a big presence in the house. Bird room seems a bit empty. She's buried outside in the rose garden and I just bought a regal geranium to plant for her.

B101, I actually got her from a family who's young son had some kind of hearing problem and they said she made too much noise for him to handle. They were going to toss her out the window if I didn't pick her up that day.