In Memory Of Kiwi My Quaker Parrot- 1 year since his passing 

1 years ago today Kiwi passed away so unexpectedly. I noticed him on the door breathing heavily so we rushed him to the vet. He didn't make it. Even the vet wasn't sure what happened. I asked for an autopsy and she said she had never seen something like it before. A single small blood vessel ruptured and didn't heal, so he slowly bled internally. Birds are really good at hiding their illness until it’s too late.
Kiwi was so unique and incredibly smart. He was an amazing problem solver, builder, loved dancing and singing and was always full of energy. He always knew when i was sick and would stick by my side, wipe my tears when i cried. He could be really mean and had such a trolly personality but he was so funny with his laugh as he found it so amusing to goof around.
He was an amazing brother to Mango, helping me raise her, he cleaned her when she had formula all over her, taught her to play with toys, fly, and Mango followed him around doing whatever he did. They always slept together in that box and Mango still to this day and having a hard time dealing with the fact she has to sleep alone and has no one to snuggle with. She has tried to sleep with Luza but Luza isn't accustom to it and prefers her own space in her cage.
Kiwi was an amazing friend to Luza when we first brought her home. He taught her to preen, helped her learn to fly, and to eat healthier. They all stuck together like glue doing everything together and Kiwi was at the centre of it all taking on the leadership role. He would care for both his girl making sure they were always okay.
He was so social, loved everyone he met. Always mischievous and loved his kisses with a surprise bite at the end.
We miss him so much, he passed so spontaneously and well before his time. I know many of you have similar stories, birds are so fragile and thats the nerve wracking part. We do everything in our power to keep them healthy and give them an amazing life but sometime things happen out of our control.
To this day I always think what could I have done differently? I try not to blame myself but it’s hard not to be full of regrets and guilt. We all mourned for him and we still feel the vacancy.
He was my baby boy, my son, we all love him so much. We will meet him again over the rainbow bridge someday. May you be flying happily, eating all the treats you want and socializing with all the birds ❤️