My Toucan Rocko's Necropsy Results SHOCKED Me 😳😡😢 

I'm a human med lab tech. It's incredible hearing you be so open and vulnerable about what you and Rocco went through. This disease is genetic in humans as well, and it sounds like it plays out in a very similar way. One thing I wanted to say is don't beat yourself up for not finding an answer sooner. I can't speak for birds, but in humans, we can sustain quite high levels of organ damage with hereditary hemochromatosis before showing any symptoms at all. I've seen patients with ferratin (storage iron for humans) levels that were so high the analyzer I use couldn't even get a measurement... and the patients only started showing symptoms at those levels. This is not your fault. You do everything for your birds. You had no way to know this was happening. Thank you for all of the work you put in. The internet is blessed to have you.

I am First Nation, we believe animals are our teachers. You learn well. Creator gave us many wonderful animal as. The winged ones are closest to him. As they fly high in sky. I could not live in a world without them. Walking the path of grief with you! Hugs! ❤️

Please don't hate yourself for this. You did what you thought was right for Rocko. We all saw that! The love that you have for all of your birds is very evident. The compassion you have for all creatures, including humans, can be seen in everything you do. I hope you find peace in knowing he is no longer in pain and his love for you is endless. I somehow have to pull myself together to go to work and make it through the day. Sending you light, love, and warm thoughts.

I remember learning about this in my internship. It surprised me. I was told that it was pretty impossible to avoid in captivity because nothing we feed them is anything close to what they would eat in the wild. We used the same pellets as you mentioned as well. But also many fruits. The really bizarre thing I learned as well was that depending on how the fresh foods are processed affected the availability of iron. Example freezing fruits can increase the availability of iron, so fresh of frozen was very important as well as high water content foods. Overall their take was that Toucans lifespans are dramatically reduced in captivity no matter how you care for them. No matter how much love we give them. It’s the opposite of what happens with most animals. Houdini was the light of my day, every day I worked. Even on the days he would whack me on my head while I stand o. The ladder to fill his food and water bowls. Lol I am sorry for your loss. I am so grateful for your training and the advice you give. I know it has changed many birds lives for the better. Many peoples as well❤️

Man I wish I could give you a hug. It’s so hard when the best advice out there still isn’t perfect. You gave Rocko the best life anyone could have ❤️

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've never been to your channel before, I'm not sure why youtube recommended this, other than maybe I can offer an emotional support and sympathy for a similar situation. I lost my heart-dog in 2017. It's been five years, and I'm not over it. Most days I remember him with a laugh, with fondness. Some days I still break down crying because all I want in the world is to come home and have him there. He saved my life in more ways than one. I learned about who I wanted to be as a person because I had to learn how to take care of him. I learned how to be more patient, more kind. I healed from a traumatic childhood with his help. His entire mission in life was to protect me. In 2016/2017 - my mental health got really bad. Undiagnosed and untreated cptsd and ocd nearly took me out. I was at a point in my life where I was holding on just for him - I promised him that I would hold on as long as he was alive, that I would never leave him to be alone without me. He's the one who held on. He held on long enough for me to get treatment - and then he got sick. He wasn't young, he wasn't old. We had a dozen years, but I'd expected more. I'd expected to lose him to old age. I didn't expect to have my vet sit down and tell me that he had cancer. It was a miracle that I caught it, he said. That I was persistent enough to insist that something needed to be looked at. It was nearly impossible to catch at the stage that I did. Unfortunately ... it wasn't enough. He had cancer in a way that my vet told me was a one in a million shot, and he'd never seen it before himself. It would not be survivable. I remember sitting in silence, not understanding the words I'd just heard. I'd done everything right to prevent this. It should have been impossible for him to have this. But he did. I hit amazing odds and won the worst lottery in the world. My dog comforted me as I sat in shock, put his head on my knee and looked at me like, "It's okay. It's okay, we're okay. I'm here, you're here, that's all we need." I was - i am devastated. There was never anything I could have done to have change what happened - because during his life we did everything you were supposed to to stop this from happening. Sometimes I'm angry, because what a cruel joke. The biggest comfort to me in his final months, once we found out that something was wrong, once I was told how much time I might have left ... My biggest comfort is knowing that I did everything I did for him. I was so afraid that I wouldnt know when it was time to let go. I was so afraid that I would hold on too long, or that I wouldn't fight for him the way he fought for me. Once he was diagnosed, that was it. There was no unringing the bell, I knew what was happening and I was so scared that I would be selfish when he needed me. That's not what happened. I knew the day that he told me he was done, it was over. I kept every single day before that to make sure he had a good day. We did treatment for as long as he was having a good life. Every choice I made was for him and his sake, and that comforts me. He was loved every second he was in my life - and that continues in the years that he's been gone. I know how it feels to be told your animal is going to pass from something they shouldnt. That you've literally taken every step that should have made it impossible. From what I've seen in this video ... I think I can assume you loved your rocko with your whole heart. It's obvious from every second here. And I think I can assume you loved him every day he was with you. When you lose an animal to something that you shouldnt ... for me that was the best way to cope with it. Knowing how much I loved my boy - and knowing how many other people loved him. The grief comes in waves, and some days it was easier to laugh at something absurd he had done, and some days I cried about it. I've heard people liken it to a button and a ball in a box. You can't see the box, so you never know when the ball is going to collide with the button. And when grief is fresh, the ball is huge. It hits that button nonstop. Over time, the ball shrinks, but it never really goes away. And you never know when it will hit that button - but it does get smaller. You have more good days, you have more time to laugh, and to appreciate.

I think when you take on the responsibility to teach, the good and the bad needs to be shared. Anything that helps someone else is all a teacher can do. Well done.

I'm so sorry Rocco couldn't stay, and it's so hard to understand how it could be iron storage when you did everything to prevent it. Thanks to you, Dave and Capri, Rocco had the best human family he could have hoped for. You will see him again, so try to think of all the good years you shared. Jamie, we appreciate you letting us know what you have learned, this could not have been easy.

Remember, grief has no timeline. We never know when it will hit us. It's ok to cry & miss our pets! They get us when no one else does. Blessings to you and your family.❤

I believe him and Bandit have alot of catching up to do, hes definitely up there telling him about How you, Dave and Capri miss him and how much yall have grown as a family, they are both close to your hearts no matter where you are or go, RIP Rocco, the best fruit loop anyone could ever have met

I can only imagine the incredulous, disbelieving reaction you and Dave must have had to the necropsy results. You were so careful and nurturing of Rocko. It gives me comfort to know that the outpouring of support you've gotten for the loss of your feathered family member continues to lift you up; it is a difficult journey and each person has to walk their own path of recovery. Take gentle and loving care of yourself and your beautiful family, human and avian; it will be the best tribute to Rocko and Bandit both. 'Every day is a gift; tomorrow is never guaranteed.' 💛🌈💛

It's so clear that you took every step you could think of to protect him. I remember when I came across your first video on toucans, one of the things that you said was that they are incredibly delicate, I honestly suspect he lived a longer life with you than he would have otherwise. Please don't beat yourself up, sometimes we're just not capable of knowing or doing what an animal needs. I can imagine it feels easier on some level to feel guilty about it, because it implies that you had the control to keep him alive. Sometimes seeing that life is more complex and delicate than we could have been prepared for is hard to digest.

Haemochromatosis can be incredibly stealthy, even in humans, until an affect shows up (like diabetes etc) and is an inherited disease (in humans). You did every single thing you could to prevent this for Rocko but it was not possible. What you did achieve for Rocko was an incredibly warm and happy life with much, much love. Take some comfort in the wonderful community you have built through your work and that you have made life better for innumerable companion birds all over the world.

I'm not a cryer but damn... when I first learned of this and watched every video of his updates I cried. I know we can all relate to that special unique bond that you can only have with birds. How it rips a part of our soul out immediately when we lose them. I thought I could get through this video without crying because enough time had past.... how very wrong I was. With how much you have given us, I know a lot of us would give up something without hesitation so you can come home and cuddle with your Rocko again. To what it's worth, your very existence is so important to us and our feathered soul mates. I believe in you and everything you do. May happy memories of him heal the wound on your soul. We love you Jamieleigh!

I’m so incredibly sorry and I realize that my words are so small compared to your giant loss. There are many arms around you holding you tight ❤️. Loved that poem

My heart goes out to you and your family as you continue to struggle with Rocko's loss. Despite the necropsy results, you did everything you could to ensure that he had the best & healthiest life possible. As an ornithologist of over 20 years, I truly believe toucans should not be domesticated because so little is known about them. I hope you find peace and happiness in the coming days.

The poem rings so true. When my late mum died back in November of 2018 a week after her funeral in December I felt her presence as she called her elderly pug to "come home" & that's how I found him peacefully asleep painfree xx

The powder coated aviaries would be expected to "shed" iron from corroded spots even microscopic corrosion, If he was licking water off the cage bars that might have been a source. I assume that toucans don't really chew on cage bars. Thanks for posting this information even though is is still so sad and raw for you to discuss. Sorry for your loss.

Jamie, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time of mourning! I just recently found Birdtricks and all your RU-vid videos about 3 months ago. Know that you have helped my family and our feathered babies for the best! You saved our relationship with our first bird and have gave us the tools needed to be a happy, healthy, loving bird home! We couldn’t have done this with out you! I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for our family!!! Sending all our love to you during this time!

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was beautiful.

This channel changed my birds lifestyle so much, I even rescued 3 more and they are all thriving beautifully because of them! I spread the message I've learned from this channel and because of that 2 other birds are in a wonderful home and gets such good care! These people are changing birds life through the message that they're spreading.

How incredibly beautiful. You were blessed to have Rocko and Rocko was so blessed to have you as his Momma! ❤️🌺

It's so hard to lose a loved one. Take your time, grief will never go away, but it'll become easier. Take your time and process everything. I'm so scared of the day where I need to let my birbs go, sending you big hugs, you're awesome and strong and did everything you could to care for all your birdies and ours as best as you can!

I'm genuinely glad my words helped you. He was a lovely little feathered baby and the love for him from everyone including me makes me remember just how happy animals make us

Man I need to stop watching these videos while I’m at work.. thank you guys for everything you do and sharing all the ups and downs of your journey. You are making a huge difference for the lives of birds and owners, even when it doesn’t seem like it.

I've got double recessive hemochromatosis so I've got the worst version of the disease (from what I've understood) and I wouldn't have known about it if not for a random ferritin test with a new doctor. Normal range for humans is anywhere from 24 to 336 micrograms per liter but mine was over 4000. I've changed my diet and get one pint of blood taken every six months to keep it under control, which has been working for the past few years. I'm sure that if they didn't find it I would have ended up in the ER from a heart attack or some other organ failure because my iron was so high, the first time I had the phlebotomy it took a really long time because my blood was so thick that it was barely flowing into the collection bag, the nurses had no idea how I even functioned like that... This video really hits home for me, not just because it's about the loss of a family member, but because the same disease that Rocko has was also killing me. I don't know anyone with hemochromatosis, not even at the oncologists office have I met someone with this disease. To find, listen to and connect my story with someone else, even if that someone else is a bird, means a lot to me. I'm very sorry that Rocko's story had to end the way it did, just know that these videos are extremely important and I can't thank you enough for sharing them with us.

Jamie, you are the reason we will never forget any of your birds. With all your knowledge, passion,love and care, you are the best owner a bird could ever have.

I am crying with you over the loss of this handsome little fella.

I'm beyond late to this but have found myself in love with your channel for months now but just came upon this video. Tears absolutely streaming down my face. I said goodbye to my Rottweiler in 2019 and while we've said goodbye to other pets I loved just as much, my Rotti was ALL I had when I had NOTHING at all. She saved me. I felt this.

We had a funeral for a kid in our Ward today, it was really rough. It is hard to lose people and animals we love, but we will see them in the next life. Thank you Jamie for everything!

Jamie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Rocco. I'm literally crying as I write this 😭. I know exactly what you're going through. I lost my Macaw of 32 years a little over a year ago and it still hurts. It does get a little easier over time.

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing an animal is incredibly painful and leaves us feeling empty inside, like a piece of our hearts are missing. I had to put my kitty Prudence down in March and the grief has been immense. I miss her so much everyday. The grief will lessen in time. Stay strong.

Crying with you my dear! I'm just shaking my head, why, how, everyone knows you did everything in your power to prevent this iron disease, it just doesn't add up. I'm so sorry! It's not fair. My heart aches for you. Some birds leave an empty hole in us when they depart. My first bird was Willie, a parakeet when I was 3, he left when I was 12. I'm 46 now and can start crying over him still. I have 22 birds right now from parrots to chickens. Each one different and amazing. Sending you love and wings!

I can relate to the pain you are feeling losing Rocko. I lost my mother and my little Charlie both last year and I couldn’t function. Charlie was with me everyday when I was dealing with my mothers death. For such small creatures they take up a huge amount of your heart, and when they’re gone it’s so hard to fill that space. Stay strong you’re not alone.

My heart goes out to you Jamie. You did everything you could with the information you had.

Poor baby, I am so sorry. I know this pain and it's a really hurtful one. The reason behind it all is so heartbreaking. Even when we try everything, it's sometimes not enough. What however was good enough, was your love for him and the quality of life you provided.

I am a momma bird myself with about 40 bird babies. I don't get to watch your channel a lot but when I do, I am amazed at what you do for your babies. I saw Rocko and cried when he passed. I know the feeling of losing a loved bird. I am crying again now watching you & hearing all the lovely people who reached out. Stay happy. You are the best momma bird ever!!!

Your love for Rocko is so beautiful♥️ Rocko’s flying around your heart for ever!

i am so very sorry for your loss , i have lost so much in 5 years , i imagined giving you my birds when we were struggling and became nomadic .i don't say that with ease , they were my children . i loved them so much they were my reason for waking up each day . .

OMG I sobbed right along with you! Your love is palpable and he will always love you and be with you. His spirit is soaring now but just a thought away. God Bless you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Rocco will always be in your heart and you will forever be his mama 🙏

Awwww I’m going to miss Rocko! He made me laugh out loud. I’m so sorry for your loss.

I'm just so sorry for you in losing such a great family member! Yes, animals are family members too! I'm crying along with you! You did all you could do, and that's enough! Hugs!!❤

My heart aches for you. During my 55+ years of bird ownership, I've been there several times with previous birds. If your mind and heart are open, you'll keep and treasure the many lessons our bird-buddies teach us. My compliments on the beauty of your backdrop, blouse, and... soul. God continue to love and bless you and yours.

You were are the best mama, and sometimes you can do everything right and pour your soul into being safe and still things happen. Bless your heart. We all love and support you.

Jamie my heart goes out to you!! I hope Rockos journey may help other toucans held in captivity. I actually hope maybe it will stop the pet trade of these beautiful birds. As horrible as it is I know when something good can come out of loss it can leave a legacy for that sweet soul. ❤💛🖤

No words except I’m so sorry. Lots of love and hugs.

I'm so sorry. I've only watched your channel a few times, but I can see the love and care you put into birds. I have 5 of my own now and I have lost 2 parrots of my own. I know how much love they give. I don't think I can live without any of them. If any of them were to die, I would die a little too. I'm so sorry. 💔

We are all crying right along with you. Helping Rocko pass peacefully was the hard choice, the selfless choice, the right choice. He passed knowing he was loved and part of a family and so many will never know that feeling. Your bravery during this difficult time is nothing short of heroic. And your daughter's kindness and sensitivity helped to soothe my heart. I am so very sorry for your loss and I'm sending you all a virtual hug. I bet heaven has some beautiful jungles. Fly high sweet Rocko. Fly high.

Thank you for sharing the findings openly with us, and for being so brave to show your grief. We're often all too scared to show that. Is it possible that Rocko could have been genetically predisposed towards iron storage disease more than usual for a Toucan? We see that in Humans, such as family predisposition to cancer or neurological disorders. If he was somehow more sensitive to the disease than 'normal' then your careful attentiveness to his diet and water may have significantly prolonged his life. Though he lived far fewer years than you, and us, would like, they were clearly years in which he was deeply loved and it was always clear in your videos that he adored you. x

I've only just met you thru this video. I am so very sorry for your loss. I rescue animals, mostly cats and dogs, and I know we'll the pain of loss. It does seem that you love your animals greatly and have worked hard to keep them healthy. It does seem there was nothing you did or could do to prevent this or cause it. Clearly your baby lived you and knew you loved him. My throat tightens and my eyes water at just the thought of having to put him down. I think it is the hardest thing humans have to do in this life. Please don't blame yourself, your vet couldn't even answer why. You are a good pet parent. Take care of yourself and remember the good parts. Your boy would want you to 💜💔

In Loving Memory of Rocko. (2011-2022)

I'm sitting here crying, and sending your family lots of love and hoping you heal asap from this devastating loss. 🥺 I almost was in a similar position with Cheeky my Goffin cockatoo on March, she fell very ill and I was told she had kidney disease and renal failure, only for the vet to say since she bounced back so well with meds she actually doesn't have that and should live a normal life. My father told me Cheeky had days to live, and I too, felt robbed of time. I am so grateful she recovered from the infection or whatever it was that made her so sick. It is so frustrating when the vet has no idea how to prevent these things, my vet doesn't know what got Cheeky so sick suddenly. I was always so envious of your adorable toucan cuddles with Rocko, and I am so very sorry he was taken from you so soon. Just know he loves you and is waiting for you in heaven. 💕💕🕊🦜

I’m sorry. I know how you feel. I lost my double yellow head almost two yrs ago, on July 31 2020. I’ve decided to get a new bird. I pick her up in July. Now I’m fearful again. I’ve been without a bird for the first two years in my life since I was 19. I’m almost 66 next month. It’s been 2 very hard years without a bird. Its too strange not having one and I really need one they make me happier than most humans do. My heart is bleeding for your loss. You of all people know how to care for birds this is very scary and I don’t want to doubt my decision. G-d bless you and all bird lovers that will do everything we always can for them.

the poem at the end so beautiful even if for such. a sad moment. A year later, sorry you had to experience this !

Sweet sweet Rocko❤️ It was so hard to watch this video, so hard to see you so sad. Wish I could give you a hug. Rockos soul beats in your heart❤️✨

Sorry for your loss 😢

Aww..that beautiful poem😪❤ Rocco is loved.

The pain of loss, is the price we pay for the years of love we receive. 💕

You did the best , as you always do, you could do for sweet sweet Rock’os. He was well loved no one can say otherwise. Love and hugs.

What a beautiful bird. It was easy to see how happy you made him. I'm sure he knew you loved him and that the feeling was mutual. Prayers for you and your family.

Jamieleigh, I am so sorry to see this video, I don't follow as closely as I should, and missed news of Rocko's passing. I know that he had the best life possible, as yall treat all of the birds in your care to. I (and especially my little birds) are so thankful for the information you pass, you make hundreds if not thousands of bird's lives better with your channel. You have certainly made me a better bird parent, and Gilly and Manny thank you for that. l am so sorry, and will keep yall in my prayers.

birds are so good at masking symptoms too im so sorry jamie, all the hugs

I love the way you love your birds. My condolences for Rocko’s passing. It’s never easy to lose something you love.

Condolences. You gave Rocko the best care. I bet he would have not survived as long in the wild. Big hugs.

I’m so sorry that he got it…He was my favourite of the whole flock and I am still grieving, but I cannot imagine how you are feeling. He’s probably up there right now looking down and smiling at you and your family. Please stay strong❤️ there’s a quote I love… ‘don’t cry because it’s over… smile because it happened’ if you feel grief surrounding you like a blanket again, then remind yourself of the memories you shared with the most amazing toucan ever and that he wouldn’t want you to be sad. I also want to thank you for giving him the best possible life, he was happy with you and that’s all that matters

Fur, feathers or scales, their loss is devastating when we care so much, and work so hard to always do our best by them, as you did. I’m so sorry for your loss.

The poem just destroyed me! Around the time when you lost Rocko, I was losing my cat Seus, and his whole story has been resonating with me way too much. Hearing the poem, I just remembered my baby. May we love them forever, because they loved us more. May we meet them wherever they are, someday many years from now, so that we can rest and cuddle again.

Thank you for sharing your love and your grief and this heartbreaking story. That was hard to hear but so necessary. You have done all you can and shared all you could.

God bless you. I am so very sorry for your loss. You did everything you could. I’m crying for you.❤️❤️

I can really see how much you loved Rocko. 2011, a decade is a long time, I can't imagine the heartbreak. It is nice to know so many people are helping you go through grief. Lovely poem at the end.

Prayers for your families loss of Capri’s bird Bluee . She gave Bluee the best days of his life with love, healthy foods and clean environment. I just found your channels recently so I’m getting caught up. I have a blue Indian ringneck male named, Elvis. He is my first Indian ringneck. I’ve owned 3 Quakers , a Congo African Grey, and couple parakeets in the past. I have cried along with y’all watching the videos of your birds y’all have lost in the past. You can tell y’all genuinely love your birds like love mine. 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

That’s a beautiful poem I’m very very sorry for your loss

I recently lost a cat in March, my baby girl Mouse. She was going to be 2 in July, I miss her every day and its been killing me. This video unexpectedly helped so much, the comments on here and in the video are so beautiful and made me see the brighter side of the pain, however hard it is to see. Thank you everyone here and I hope you have an easier time grieving for Rokko, its so clear how much you loved him throughout your videos

So very sorry! That was a beautiful poem

I'm so sorry for your loss sweetheart. Rocko will always be with you. I know this loss all to well I feel you sweetheart xxxx

I have lost two of my parrots, Jessica and Gandalph. I feel your pain. I am new to your site and thank you for the information you pass on to your followers. Much I have looked for and never found elsewhere.

My heart goes out to y'all. Losing a pet/friend/loved one is so hard.

He is in a good place now and not in pain I am sure he still loves you.

I just saw this heartbreaking story. I’m so sorry for your loss.

I’m so sorry for your loss! I pray that God blesses you and your family with all of the love and strength that you need right now. 🤍🙏

I'm so incredibly sorry. My love and heart goes out to you.

I'm so very sorry for your loss 💗🫂

So hard losing any life Close to you. I just want you to know they are NOT lost and will always be found in your heart and soul ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

We are all here shedding tears with you, for you and for all our own losses. That poem is beautiful and hits the mark exactly. Much love you guys. Move through each day as it comes. xxx

Im so sorry for your loss, he lived a happy life beside you and at the end, this just really shows that parrots and toucans are not pets, and we really should not be supporting breeders, they are wild animals and we do not have all of the tools to help them. Rip Rocko you were a beautiful boy.

Beautiful and oh so sad video! I cried with you and my heart is hurting! So sorry for your loss Jamie, but you were so loved by Rocko, may you carry your memories of him with you forever and God Bless🙏❤️

I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't have parrots, but I love animals, and love learning about them, and I have a lot of respect for your channel and what you do. As I understand, toucans are not easy pets by ANY stretch. But I would trust you with one, so I know you did all you could. The hardest part of owning pets is not the destroyed furniture, not the clean up, not the training frustration. The hardest part of owning all pets is saying good bye.

i couldn't even finish watching this. i recently lost my budgie pedro and i'm still just devastated. i have many other parrots and birds to give and get love from, but none of them are her and no bird ever again will be her. i could have a hundred more budgies, and none of them will be her. i know she was just a little budgie- i have all these big parrots, but it's her little voice that i miss the most. so sorry for your loss.

You did everything that you could for Rocco no one could have loved and cared about him more.

Oh my heart 💔 I'm balling my eyes out right now. We all loved Rocko so much. I dread the day I lose a flock member, one of my family...I don't know if I'd be able to handle it. That poem at the end was just perfect, it was like a warm hug wrapped up in beautiful words.

Rocko will always be remembered and not forgotten I feel your loss 5 yrs ago I lost my coonhound duchess to cancer it was hard she was only 9 years old I had her since a pup but she left me her son which he got me thru some hard times my duchess his up there protecting Mr rocko for you he was an awesome tucan bless you

You look so pretty in this video. Thank you for all that you do for birds. I am sorry for your loss.

Its so hard loosing our fur and feather friends. We can all see how much you loved him. Our collective arms hug you across miles and seas. You have a large family of support out here to lift you up. Blessings to you and your family.

I am so sorry you lost a member of your flock! We lost one of ours about the same time, it hurts still. Ours was a disabled cockatiel, who died in my daughter's hands. My daughter spent many many hours giving her hours of therapy. Omg! That had me in tears! We feel your pain!

I'm so sorry for the loss of Rocko. As a fellow bird lover, I really could see how dearly loved he was through your videos. You did the very best you could for him. Birds will always instinctively hide their symptoms, and it's usually almost always too late by then. I've lost many over the years and still cry. Hugs from Texas.💗

I'm so sorry he passed away. I understand losing both the very best souls in both human and animal form. The grief is the same because their soul touches us at the heart. I cried for weeks after Bandit. I really saw so much love through him it was unreal and profound at that time in my life he made me so happy in an unhappy situation. I remember my first video I saw of Rocko and the way he hopped all over the counter I had never even seen a toucan before and his personality was so loveable and comical he will be missed. My heart is sending you strength and condolences. 💞

Continuing to experience much loss in the human department....I feel for you Jamie Leigh. May you all find comfort in the love of your family, friends & Birdtricks community. Rocko knows that he has been loved

Fly high little guy ❤️

I'm so sorry for you and your baby. You loved him that's all that mattered.