So heartbreaking. I'd like for you to know this- I found you in 2020 when I adopted a budgie. It had been decades since I had budgies. You taught me so much about nutrition, training, basically how to give your bird its best life. I use your products. My budgies are clicker trained and do a bunch of fun tricks! Their lives and our lives are enriched by what you teach. Then you got Blueberry! You were spot on getting a bird that is such a popular pet because it helps so many people, including me. My avian vet told me that a 6 year old budgie is considered a senior. I was shocked. My budgie from the 80s lived to be 13. I did nothing special- all seed diet, it never had a vegetable in its life. No wellness checks or vet visits. Little Booker lived his best life despite very old school care. My vet said budgies are not as hearty anymore. I'm so sorry for what happened to Blueberry. Also grateful that you determined the cause. Even though the source is a mystery, it's helpful to be aware. Blueberry had an awesome life! Be proud of that, and all the good you are doing for bird owners all over the world.
Oh we are so sad with you. The same happened to us with our Cockatiel except it was lead poisoning. We just didn't realise and we felt so bad. All we can say to you is Blueberry lived her best life with you, she was tremendously loved and loved you back. She loved you as her best friend too. Our heart goes out to you and we feel your pain and sadness. ❤❤
So sad and I'm sorry for your loss. Could the shower curtain rod have been the source? Sounded like she was spending more time than usual on it since you're return. Thank you for sharing. RIP little Blueberry.
We will all miss little blueberry. She was a bright spark of joy. Truth be known, we’ve all made mistakes that unintentionally harmed, our birds mostly out of ignorance. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos and share your grief. I have just lost my blue and gold Macaw Dolly who I rehomed. Her original mother killed her with kindness. She developed CHF and a host of secondary problems. I was administering saline sub Q when she went into cardiac arrest and died in my arms. Though we had done this many times, She acted unusually concerned as I prepared the syringe. Long story short I was damned if I did and damned if I didn’t. That said it still hurts.💔 You gave her the best life a little budgie could’ve ever had❤
You gave that little Budgie the best four years she ever could have had. She won the lottery living with you. Thank you for sharing this with us so we can all learn and grow thanks to you and Berry
Budgies are so much more special than people think. So much personality, sass, and love in such a tiny body. I’m so glad that you were able to have a special relationship with Blueberry and shared so much about budgies with us. Because you shared her with us, so many budgies are having a much better life. Thank you so much for sharing the necropsy process with us, it is so beneficial.
I rescued 12 budgies from a nursing home living in filthy condition. Quite a few of them had some physical disabilities, and I named my first rescue Blueberry because I was inspired by the love and care you and Blueberry gave to each other.❤️❤️ A few of Blueberrys flock have passed, but we will never forget Blueberrys legacy as she had led me to save all her village friends for a better life. Thank you for your Blueberry for the inspiration and love in the last 4 years ❤
Blueberry was the reason I adopted my little budgie Astro just over 1 year ago. You enabled her to have such a happy life and for that she gave you her unconditional love and your family so much joy. They are such delicate little creatures and Blueberry's videos will continue to be both educational and inspirational to so many Budgie parents. This is Blueberry's legacy. So sorry for your loss 🫐🙏
I'm so very sorry to hear about Blueberry, Jamie. She was such a wonderful little bird. As a vet, I've learned there is not much I can do to help relieve your feelings of guilt, but please know that I, along with everyone in the BirdTricks community, know how much you, Dave and Capri LOVE your avian family members and constantly strive to take the best care of them. We are all sending love and light your way during this difficult time. xo
I honestly cried watching this. I discovered birdtricks through Blueberry while searching for info on how to tame my fearful budgie. Since then, I discovered a real passion for birds/bird training and added 3 more birds to my flock. I am so sorry, this must have been so hard for you guys 🥺
I just met Blueberry in a different video just to see this one after. 😢 I'm sorry for your lil birdie!! She was special, and I'm glad you have videos of her to reminisce on. Thank you for giving her a wonderful life and by doing so, teaching us how to have a beautiful relationship with our birdie companions.
I have a little blue budgie named Topanga. I want to thank you for sharing from the bottom of my heart…I use a zinc spf every day, and I had no idea how dangerous it could be. Thank you for sharing Blueberry’s story, it will help bring awareness and be an honor to her memory. ❤
I feel your pain. This year our 10 y.o budgie girl passed away and it is a shattering loss. We had a very deep bond too, her passing hit our entire family hard. Pia was blue, just like Blueberry. She was very loved, like Blueberry. Stay strong.
@@hansari1910 True! The bond with a budgie that you share your life with 24/7 is probably the closest you can get to the strong bond you have with your children.
Omg I am so sorry to you and your daughter! My budgie seemed sick for a month. we gave medicine, and a month later I returned to the vet. The vet said there was something deeper going on. We are sometimes left with more questions than answers. Please do not blame yourself. Be nice to yourself. You were a wonderful caretaker to Blueberry and all your birds. She is flying in heaven! ❤🌈
Hi Jamie Leigh. Really feel your pain. I watched all your videos before getting our budgie we named magic. Only had him for 1 week and your videos have taught me how to get him on my hand in the cage. I'll be getting him out his cage soon and your videos on blueberry have inspired us to make magic apart of our family. I have a daughter too, same age as Capri. Your a wonderful, beautiful and generous person. It seems like you are an amazing person seeing how you care for your birds. Seems like your an amazing partner to your husband and just such a wonderful mother. Jamie Leigh...what I'm trying to say is that you've not only inspired me to be a good bird owner, but also a better person and the best parent I can be to my daughter. Your videos and channel touches lives and inspires us to be better human beings. Your ethics towards looking after birds is applicable how we should treat all walks of life and ourselves. Keep strong and my deepest thoughts to you and your family.
I just found my Budgie dead today too. I am sick with grief and pacing back and forth with his beautiful body pressed against my cheek. I don’t know how to lessen this pain. I’m devastated for myself and for my birds mate. The price we pay for true love.
Here’s a few things around the house that are high in zinc…paints, rubber, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, inks, soaps, batteries, textiles and electrical equipment. Zinc sulfide is used in making luminous paints, fluorescent lights and x-ray screens, brass and musical instruments. Even toasters geezzz!💔🫶🏼
Am so sorry for your unexpected loss. You mentioned Blueberry slept on top of a shower rod. Is your rod made of metal or have metal hooks for the curtain to hang? I am a bird lover too. My 31 1/2 year cockatiel passed away 2 years ago. He grew up with our 4 children and got to meet 5 of our 6 grandchildren and be a part of their lives too. Birds are so loving, caring and intelligent. God bless your Blueberry and my Sammy. May they both rest in peace.
Rest in peace Blueberry. We loved you very much, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost many of my babies over the years, they all died in my hands. I felt helpless and lost after each one’s passing, you’re not alone, we love and care about you very much. May Blueberry fly high. 💖💞🫂⛅️✨
i used to watch you and blueberry since i was a little kid and she is the reason i have budgies and may she rest in peace . you gave her a beautiful life 💜
What a sweet soul she was! My condolences to you and your family! Blueberries is sitting up there in heaven looking down to you guys, and all she is thinking is, "Thank you, thank you, thank you for the beautiful life you gave me.❤
I don't even have a bird and don't ever plan to but I watch your videos for the fun of seeing happy birds and Blueberry was such a character. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost a baby bird suddenly and it was devastating and I blamed myself. Just remember Blueberry would not want you to beat yourself up. In trying to think of items with zinc, mineral make up like foundations, powders and eyeshadow can contain zinc. It is also an ingredient in Anti dandruff shampoo. Please know I am only trying to help not place any blame. This was just a horrible accident and not anyone's fault. You gave that little girl an amazing life. You Blessed her as much as she did you. Hugs.
I understand the pain, knowing you could’ve prevented something. But one thing I can tell you is that stay strong, you learn from it but you as well grow from it, birds are such comfort creatures, it hurts when they leave.
So sorry for your loss, what a sweet little angel baby! Thank you for sharing this, I don't own song birds, but I'm a chicken mama. I've lost three out of a flock of 40 over the past 4 years and my heart was broken with each passing😢. They all have names and individual personalities and are part of my family. I actually had no idea about zinc poisoning and birds...and when you mentioned "galvanized", my heart sank to my stomach because many of our chicken supplies are galvanized to withstand the outdoor elements...even the hardware cloth used to keep predators out of their coop/run😕 I just searched and found a poultry vet article that warns against incidental ingestions (broken pieces, scraps, etc...chickens eat EVERYTHING😳)...so glad I found this video bc cause when a bird gets sick, as you know, time is of the essence and ruling out possible diagnoses and starting treatment immediately...you sometimes only get one shot☹️
I remember when you first got Blueberry, he reminded me of a parakeet I had as a child. After a couple of years I found her lifeless at the bottom of her cage one day. I was devastated. I know how you feel. RIP Blueberry ❤❤
So sorry for your loss😢 My budgies escaped two days ago, we are hoping for their return and feeling the loss at the same time 😢 carrying so much guilt for not being careful enough
Comparto tu experiencia, pues a mí me pasó lo mismo no sabía que la puerta se quedó mal cerrada y se escapó una Periquita preciosa, muy alegre, divertida si pago el periquito estaba dentro menos mal menos mal. Pero le he pedido muchas veces perdón por no ser cuidadosa cerciorarme de que la puerta estaba cerradaen fin son cosas que pasa, pero el sentimiento de culpa creo que no se irá nunca. Lo más grave es que la vieron a los dos días y me mandaron una foto que la vieron en el bosque. Yo cuando fui estuve seis horas buscando buscándolo y no la encontré ya hace dos meses que se escapó un sentimiento que te queda de rabia y de culpa muy grande 😭😭😭
These beautiful little creatures are so easy to love and so hard to lose. Blueberry was such a delight and she chose to love you all as her adopted family and you all gave her love and a special life. Sending love from Australia.
I can't stop crying, I absolutely loved Blueberry, and I am so very sorry for your loss. It was so brave of you to share this video- please hug Capri and let her know that so many people loved Blue and so may budgie birds are living better lives because of your work and her adorable training videos.
I got my budgie around the same time y'all got Blueberry, and I was thrilled! I was lucky enough that I got him hand fed from a breeder, so I got a little head start ig, hehe. I watched ALL of your videos with Blueberry, even made my grandmother help me pay for your patrion course that featured her so I could learn more. You're the one who showed my parents to convince them that yes, my little bird can do pretty much all the same tricks bigger birds can, if he really wants to, lol. Your hurt resonates so much with me, because I cannot imagine a life without my little guy. I take him everywhere, he's been through so many hard and challenging times with me. I'm so so so sorry that this happened. Little birds especially are so sensitive to things, their smaller bodies a bit more fragile. I had always payed attention to zinc and heavy metals, but probably never as much as I should, I'll be surely checking every in my home, making sure it's not a risk to my little-big guy. Thank you for sharing this with us, even though it's infinitely hard to talk about. You've been such an important person in so many people's lives, and a guarantee Blueberry doesn't blame you. You were so good to her, and let her experience the world. She lived such an AMAZING life.
I remember I cried so much when my Flick died after an accident. He was a special budgie to me too. You gave Blueberry the best life. She was a lucky budgie and taught us a lot. ❤️ The love our pets give us will always be in our hearts ❤️
You give all your birds the best life possible, with blueberry probably having lived life to the fullest extent in your care even compared to your other birds. Rip blueberry. You have done everything right, sometimes God takes away the best from us the earliest.
I haven't watched a lot of your videos, but I do remember Blueberry. So sad to hear that Blueberry passed away. That is heart breaking. I remember Blueberry being such a good little birdy. So sorry.
My budgie river is basically Blueberry’s twin (by looks). Every time I watched your videos it was just amazing seeing blueberry and comparing her to River. I am so sorry for this devastating loss. I know how much you love all your birds but I know how special Blueberry was when she came into your lives. May she rest in peace. Please know that she had an amazing life with you all. We are all witnesses to that. Your family has helped thousands of birds across the globe. Love and condolences from India 🇮🇳
Blueberry inspired me to get the parakeet I have now!Im so sorry for your loss Blueberry was such a special smart amazing bird.DONT feel guilt it was not your fault:(.
I am so sorry to hear this. I lost my little budgie last year. She was the most wonderful companion who helped me with bereavement and during covid. I never felt alone with her and I'm still lost without her. I don't think it can be stressed enough how much personality a budgie has and how much joy they can bring you in such a little bird.
Aww.. God Bless your heart.. Blueberry was a special girl. My heart hurts because of your hurt. I so enjoyed watching all your videos with your little friend... She so has inspired me to get my budgies to do even only half of what she does for you.. I am so sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family ... 💔🙏
It's extremely unfortunate to hear of your loss. Budgies are pets like no other, they give such raw and unconditional love and endless joyous energy, and having them pass away always hurts and leaves us deeply affected, speaking from my experience of having lost an 8 year old pal this year. It's very clear that you cherished Blueberry dearly based on the videos and shorts I had occasionally seen on my feed, and its more than evident Blueberry also adored you and your family as well judging by how she was so comfortable under your hands and arms, and was always happy to be within the presence with all of you. Even if the necropsy revealed traces of Zinc that you had no idea where it came from especially cause you had been monitoring her and the other birds so well, it's without a doubt you gave her the best care that you could've possibly given to any budgie out there It's quite nice that you shared the information about her passing with us and the necropsy taken so that we may also be well aware of the signs as well, and its very clear that even if you didn't know what had ultimately lead to her consumption of Zinc that you still looked out for their and the other birds' health by keeping products with known Zinc in them in areas where birds cannot access and be harmed from them. And the jetlag couldn't be helped either, it's hard to readjust back to your current time due to timezones and unfortunately it does mean that birds may be affected as well, given their sensitivities to their surroundings You've done the best you could, and I'm sure Blueberry feels more than blessed to have been under your care for all these years. I hope she flies high in a life full of the things she loves most, free of pain, and can look back at you all with the love and adoration she had for you whilst on this planet. All the best in these trying times too
♥️♥️♥️ I second this. Blueberry was treated like a true queen. They did the absolute best in terms of care they they could, and she had such a wonderful life.
Blueberry honestly truly started my love for birds. I wanted a budgie and did research and blueberry lead me to your channel. Thanks to her I have the knowledge I have. You all gave blueberry a truly amazing life. She knew that 🩵
Hi there. I have watched and learned from you and your family for years. I remember when you got blueberry. What a little blessed soul the day you picked her at the store. I, too, have rescued budgies. I get it. Dam, it is so frigging heartbreaking when they die. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please remember that all your videos' books and knowledge shared have helped so many innocent souls and their owners to care properly for them. May God bless you and your family. I, too, pray that we will meet our furry and feathered...all critters in heaven some glorious day. 🐾🕊🙏
I’m so thankful for you sharing your life and journey with Blueberry , giving us your knowledge for tiny birds❤I have a cockatiel and learned so much from you 💜Small birds are so fragile but so special and will always be in our hearts 💕 I’m sure Blueberry is flying through the woods in the sunshine with beautiful skies in heaven 💜 I’m sorry for your loss
Blueberry flies amongst the stars now. Small pets are very underrated. They have unique personalities, and when you bond with them, they give you so much love. I am very sorry for your loss. Budgies were my first pet, and i loved them so much too. Never stop showing how great birds are and educating on them as the world needs more kindhearted people, especially for the underrated animals. Goodbye Blueberry, i hope you meet my childhood budgies. 😢🕊🌈🌌🦜
I just lost a budgie baby Wednesday , remaining one from my grandma.. Today I went to adopt the 2 brothers for my Layton. You have helped guide me become a bird parent for the first time. They’re never gone we just have tiny little angels flying around us now.
If anyone sees this, all I could think of (if it was environmental factors involved for my budgie since my Other one is 100% ok)… -Drywall/paint. Even if it’s only once. -Curtains with fibrous materials. - even curtains with potentially toxic metals. -Beak conditioning stone (started to eat it) -Paper shredding toys in which they often think is edible.
So sorry for your family’s heartbreaking loss. Thank you for the info about zinc toxicity; with your courage, Blueberry’s legacy will be saving the lives of so many beloved birdies.
I am so sorry for your loss and pain. My heart aches for you and your family. Blueberry is now your 🪽angel in heaven as she was here on earth. Love to you ❤
I'm so so sorry. This is devastating news. We have 3 budgies and the love we have for them is so deep. I can only imagine the heartbreak. My son will cry when he hears about Blue. She had such a big impact on how my boy cares for his feathered friends. (Matt Gosbell is our Avian vet, he's taken good care of our budgie Benji when he got severely ill). Thinking of you all and praying your other small feathered friends stay safe x
All my love to your whole family. Blueberry was who brought me to your channel and made me want to have a budgie friend myself someday. Please check the shower rod she was sleeping on and/or the shower curtain hangers. These things can be coated with zinc to prevent corrosion. But I'm sure y'all have thought about that. Such a tragedy, and I'm so sorry for you all.
that curtain rod was my first thought as well, there's so many metal things that contain zinc that never tell you they do simply because it's a cheap metal to use.
Such a zest for life in such a small feathered package 💙 She proved that good things do come in small packages. So sorry for the loss of your beloved friend💙
I am so so sorry. All of our losses of animals is truly heartbreaking. I had two pass in one month for totally different reasons and was so depressed. I feel for you and I’m hugging you through the phone.
This is beyond sad.😢 I have 3. It's true...the love of these tiny but mighty little budgies is just SO HUGE! Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your little sweetheart, Blueberry.😭💔🐦💔😭
Blueberry was such a good budgie. She was a sassy little bird too. Very affectionate little female budgie. She loved her flock of humans to bits. You gave her love and a wonderful home and life. She was a lucky bird. She will be missed. Every budgie has a unique personality. She was a special bird. My thoughts are with you and your family. Don't beat yourself up, she could've ingested Zinc from anywhere.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I know exactly how you felt. I lost my Gecko in June. She didn't wake up from surgery and it broke me. I'm sad to hear this for you because it's the small animals that perch on your shoulder that you end up loving the deepest. The little chirps and squeaks in your ear are missed so much. I was lucky enough to be able to say goodbye to her and feel her heartbeat stop. I'm so sorry you didn't get to do that. My heart breaks for you and I entirely understand how hard it is. All my love to you
This brought me to tears! I feel so sad for you since I am a bird lover, and can understand the bonds we can build with them! One thing is sure, that Blueberry had a wonderful life with you and your family! Sending you hugs and prayers!🤗❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss!!!! 😢 I loved seeing everything with Blueberry and small bird content and info! You love every single one of your birds and give them such high quality, wonderful lives and loads of love!!
I give you my deepest sympathy Capri, Jamie Leigh and Dave. What a shock for you. Blueberry will be missed. May she rest in peace. May you all please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩
Blueberry was our bar, and our budgie knows blueberry by name. We playfully say "What would Blueberry do?" Thank you for sharing Blueberry w all of us. Sending Love vibes. Also just thought uou might check your shower curtain rod.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please don’t torture yourselves. We cannot control everything. Blueberry is still with you and will meet at the bridge. You gave her a fabulous life. She was called home too early but again she’s still with you.😢
We're devastated to hear about blueberry. We named our own budgie blueberry after seeing your original videos. Wish you peace and love during this period.
It’s is so heartbreaking to hear about Blueberry’s passing. You are so careful about all of your birds so I can’t believe that it was something you overlooked. We will all miss Ms Blueberry so much, but no more than you. Go cry it out, because that always helps. Blueberry was the most fortunate lil girl having you as her caregiver. She was loved through and through.
So heartbreaking. I'd like for you to know this-
I found you in 2020 when I adopted a budgie. It had been decades since I had budgies. You taught me so much about nutrition, training, basically how to give your bird its best life. I use your products. My budgies are clicker trained and do a bunch of fun tricks! Their lives and our lives are enriched by what you teach.
Then you got Blueberry! You were spot on getting a bird that is such a popular pet because it helps so many people, including me.
My avian vet told me that a 6 year old budgie is considered a senior. I was shocked. My budgie from the 80s lived to be 13. I did nothing special- all seed diet, it never had a vegetable in its life. No wellness checks or vet visits. Little Booker lived his best life despite very old school care. My vet said budgies are not as hearty anymore.
I'm so sorry for what happened to Blueberry. Also grateful that you determined the cause. Even though the source is a mystery, it's helpful to be aware.
Blueberry had an awesome life! Be proud of that, and all the good you are doing for bird owners all over the world.
What a wonderful story! And what a wonderful legacy Blueberry has left!!
@@mcdart2606 forever, I just cant hold myself back from crying whenever I see this video and Blueberry! He had the best life ever tho. x
Oh we are so sad with you. The same happened to us with our Cockatiel except it was lead poisoning. We just didn't realise and we felt so bad. All we can say to you is Blueberry lived her best life with you, she was tremendously loved and loved you back. She loved you as her best friend too. Our heart goes out to you and we feel your pain and sadness. ❤❤
So sad and I'm sorry for your loss. Could the shower curtain rod have been the source? Sounded like she was spending more time than usual on it since you're return. Thank you for sharing. RIP little Blueberry.
Blueberry was such a special budgie. She taught so many owners of small birds so much. She will be sorely missed.
We will all miss little blueberry. She was a bright spark of joy. Truth be known, we’ve all made mistakes that unintentionally harmed, our birds mostly out of ignorance. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos and share your grief.
I have just lost my blue and gold Macaw Dolly who I rehomed. Her original mother killed her with kindness. She developed CHF and a host of secondary problems.
I was administering saline sub Q when she went into cardiac arrest and died in my arms. Though we had done this many times, She acted unusually concerned as I prepared the syringe.
Long story short I was damned if I did and damned if I didn’t. That said it still hurts.💔
You gave her the best life a little budgie could’ve ever had❤
I associate your channel with u and your daughter n blueberry 😢🙏
You gave that little Budgie the best four years she ever could have had. She won the lottery living with you. Thank you for sharing this with us so we can all learn and grow thanks to you and Berry
I don't often cry while watching a TH-cam video, but this one got me. RIP Blueberry.
The most difficult part of every pet owner 💔Stay strong
She’s faking for the video
@@Lukenukem8732 no she's not 💀
if you dont like this channel stop wasting your time leaving comments. go do something else with your time
@@Lukenukem8732grow up little child, sociopath! Google it!
@@Lukenukem8732another thought, go elsewhere
@@OG_Jam she is
Budgies are so much more special than people think. So much personality, sass, and love in such a tiny body. I’m so glad that you were able to have a special relationship with Blueberry and shared so much about budgies with us. Because you shared her with us, so many budgies are having a much better life. Thank you so much for sharing the necropsy process with us, it is so beneficial.
Losing an animal friend is never easy. My deepest condolences for your loss. Blueberry was a wonderful, beautiful soul. You gave her good years.
I rescued 12 budgies from a nursing home living in filthy condition. Quite a few of them had some physical disabilities, and I named my first rescue Blueberry because I was inspired by the love and care you and Blueberry gave to each other.❤️❤️
A few of Blueberrys flock have passed, but we will never forget Blueberrys legacy as she had led me to save all her village friends for a better life. Thank you for your Blueberry for the inspiration and love in the last 4 years ❤
That's so nice and sad, but why can't you use punctuation?
@@slappy8941stop trolling the comments.
@@slappy8941the fact that you read the comment just fine & still felt the need to comment this is just as annoying.
Please accept my condolences on Blueberry’s passing.😢❤
Blueberry was the reason I adopted my little budgie Astro just over 1 year ago. You enabled her to have such a happy life and for that she gave you her unconditional love and your family so much joy. They are such delicate little creatures and Blueberry's videos will continue to be both educational and inspirational to so many Budgie parents. This is Blueberry's legacy. So sorry for your loss 🫐🙏
That's WONDERFUL! I love bird people! You're great!
Same here. Budgies were my first birds, blueberry and this channel helped me understand my budgies and how to take care of them. ❤❤❤
I'm so very sorry to hear about Blueberry, Jamie. She was such a wonderful little bird. As a vet, I've learned there is not much I can do to help relieve your feelings of guilt, but please know that I, along with everyone in the BirdTricks community, know how much you, Dave and Capri LOVE your avian family members and constantly strive to take the best care of them. We are all sending love and light your way during this difficult time. xo
I honestly cried watching this. I discovered birdtricks through Blueberry while searching for info on how to tame my fearful budgie. Since then, I discovered a real passion for birds/bird training and added 3 more birds to my flock. I am so sorry, this must have been so hard for you guys 🥺
Me too😢
Same
Same 😢
R.I.P Blueberry, you were a little sweet heart, who taught so many about budgie care xxx ❤❤
Blueberry taught me that small birds can do so many of the tricks that big birds can do as well. She is so special. I’m so sorry for you loss.
I am so incredibly sorry. For a small bird Blueberry had a big personality. She will be missed, but always in our hearts.
I just met Blueberry in a different video just to see this one after. 😢 I'm sorry for your lil birdie!! She was special, and I'm glad you have videos of her to reminisce on. Thank you for giving her a wonderful life and by doing so, teaching us how to have a beautiful relationship with our birdie companions.
I have a little blue budgie named Topanga. I want to thank you for sharing from the bottom of my heart…I use a zinc spf every day, and I had no idea how dangerous it could be. Thank you for sharing Blueberry’s story, it will help bring awareness and be an honor to her memory. ❤
Topanga is such a beautiful name. It's a Chumash word (of the Tongva tribe) that means "where the mountains meet the sea" or "place above" 💙
@@mischr13 her little white wings look like snow-capped mountains on the water 😊
I feel your pain. This year our 10 y.o budgie girl passed away and it is a shattering loss. We had a very deep bond too, her passing hit our entire family hard. Pia was blue, just like Blueberry. She was very loved, like Blueberry.
Stay strong.
The love of a budgie is something else. Sending love 💔
@@hansari1910 True! The bond with a budgie that you share your life with 24/7 is probably the closest you can get to the strong bond you have with your children.
I am so sorry. The hardest part about having animals is losing them. My heart breaks for you guys 😞
Omg I am so sorry to you and your daughter!
My budgie seemed sick for a month. we gave medicine, and a month later I returned to the vet. The vet said there was something deeper going on. We are sometimes left with more questions than answers.
Please do not blame yourself. Be nice to yourself. You were a wonderful caretaker to Blueberry and all your birds.
She is flying in heaven! ❤🌈
Oh my gosh dear. These losses come with the territory of keeping our feathered friends. I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Blueberry.
Blueberry had the best life for a budgie, she will be sorely missed. I have learned so much from you, you are an inspiration.
Hi Jamie Leigh. Really feel your pain. I watched all your videos before getting our budgie we named magic. Only had him for 1 week and your videos have taught me how to get him on my hand in the cage. I'll be getting him out his cage soon and your videos on blueberry have inspired us to make magic apart of our family. I have a daughter too, same age as Capri.
Your a wonderful, beautiful and generous person. It seems like you are an amazing person seeing how you care for your birds. Seems like your an amazing partner to your husband and just such a wonderful mother. Jamie Leigh...what I'm trying to say is that you've not only inspired me to be a good bird owner, but also a better person and the best parent I can be to my daughter. Your videos and channel touches lives and inspires us to be better human beings. Your ethics towards looking after birds is applicable how we should treat all walks of life and ourselves. Keep strong and my deepest thoughts to you and your family.
Goodnight sweet Blueberry 💙
I just found my Budgie dead today too. I am sick with grief and pacing back and forth with his beautiful body pressed against my cheek. I don’t know how to lessen this pain. I’m devastated for myself and for my birds mate. The price we pay for true love.
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Here’s a few things around the house that are high in zinc…paints, rubber, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, inks, soaps, batteries, textiles and electrical equipment. Zinc sulfide is used in making luminous paints, fluorescent lights and x-ray screens, brass and musical instruments. Even toasters geezzz!💔🫶🏼
Am so sorry for your unexpected loss. You mentioned Blueberry slept on top of a shower rod. Is your rod made of metal or have metal hooks for the curtain to hang? I am a bird lover too. My 31 1/2 year cockatiel passed away 2 years ago. He grew up with our 4 children and got to meet 5 of our 6 grandchildren and be a part of their lives too. Birds are so loving, caring and intelligent. God bless your Blueberry and my Sammy. May they both rest in peace.
Rest in peace Blueberry. We loved you very much, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost many of my babies over the years, they all died in my hands. I felt helpless and lost after each one’s passing, you’re not alone, we love and care about you very much. May Blueberry fly high. 💖💞🫂⛅️✨
i used to watch you and blueberry since i was a little kid and she is the reason i have budgies and may she rest in peace . you gave her a beautiful life 💜
What a sweet soul she was!
My condolences to you and your family!
Blueberries is sitting up there in heaven looking down to you guys, and all she is thinking is,
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for the beautiful life you gave me.❤
I don't even have a bird and don't ever plan to but I watch your videos for the fun of seeing happy birds and Blueberry was such a character. So sorry for your loss.
Me too!
Our homes are toxic to us as well. I wish there was more we could do about this!
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost a baby bird suddenly and it was devastating and I blamed myself. Just remember Blueberry would not want you to beat yourself up.
In trying to think of items with zinc, mineral make up like foundations, powders and eyeshadow can contain zinc. It is also an ingredient in Anti dandruff shampoo. Please know I am only trying to help not place any blame. This was just a horrible accident and not anyone's fault. You gave that little girl an amazing life. You Blessed her as much as she did you. Hugs.
I understand the pain, knowing you could’ve prevented something. But one thing I can tell you is that stay strong, you learn from it but you as well grow from it, birds are such comfort creatures, it hurts when they leave.
I’m so sorry about the loss of Blueberry ❤ She was so loved by everyone.
May Blueberry rest in peace. She had an amazing life
So sorry for your loss, what a sweet little angel baby! Thank you for sharing this, I don't own song birds, but I'm a chicken mama. I've lost three out of a flock of 40 over the past 4 years and my heart was broken with each passing😢. They all have names and individual personalities and are part of my family. I actually had no idea about zinc poisoning and birds...and when you mentioned "galvanized", my heart sank to my stomach because many of our chicken supplies are galvanized to withstand the outdoor elements...even the hardware cloth used to keep predators out of their coop/run😕 I just searched and found a poultry vet article that warns against incidental ingestions (broken pieces, scraps, etc...chickens eat EVERYTHING😳)...so glad I found this video bc cause when a bird gets sick, as you know, time is of the essence and ruling out possible diagnoses and starting treatment immediately...you sometimes only get one shot☹️
I remember when you first got Blueberry, he reminded me of a parakeet I had as a child. After a couple of years I found her lifeless at the bottom of her cage one day. I was devastated. I know how you feel. RIP Blueberry ❤❤
So sorry for your loss😢
My budgies escaped two days ago, we are hoping for their return and feeling the loss at the same time 😢 carrying so much guilt for not being careful enough
Comparto tu experiencia, pues a mí me pasó lo mismo no sabía que la puerta se quedó mal cerrada y se escapó una Periquita preciosa, muy alegre, divertida si pago el periquito estaba dentro menos mal menos mal. Pero le he pedido muchas veces perdón por no ser cuidadosa cerciorarme de que la puerta estaba cerradaen fin son cosas que pasa, pero el sentimiento de culpa creo que no se irá nunca. Lo más grave es que la vieron a los dos días y me mandaron una foto que la vieron en el bosque. Yo cuando fui estuve seis horas buscando buscándolo y no la encontré ya hace dos meses que se escapó un sentimiento que te queda de rabia y de culpa muy grande 😭😭😭
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i hope your budgie finds his way back to you 💗
These beautiful little creatures are so easy to love and so hard to lose. Blueberry was such a delight and she chose to love you all as her adopted family and you all gave her love and a special life. Sending love from Australia.
I can't stop crying, I absolutely loved Blueberry, and I am so very sorry for your loss. It was so brave of you to share this video- please hug Capri and let her know that so many people loved Blue and so may budgie birds are living better lives because of your work and her adorable training videos.
I got my budgie around the same time y'all got Blueberry, and I was thrilled! I was lucky enough that I got him hand fed from a breeder, so I got a little head start ig, hehe. I watched ALL of your videos with Blueberry, even made my grandmother help me pay for your patrion course that featured her so I could learn more. You're the one who showed my parents to convince them that yes, my little bird can do pretty much all the same tricks bigger birds can, if he really wants to, lol. Your hurt resonates so much with me, because I cannot imagine a life without my little guy. I take him everywhere, he's been through so many hard and challenging times with me. I'm so so so sorry that this happened. Little birds especially are so sensitive to things, their smaller bodies a bit more fragile. I had always payed attention to zinc and heavy metals, but probably never as much as I should, I'll be surely checking every in my home, making sure it's not a risk to my little-big guy. Thank you for sharing this with us, even though it's infinitely hard to talk about. You've been such an important person in so many people's lives, and a guarantee Blueberry doesn't blame you. You were so good to her, and let her experience the world. She lived such an AMAZING life.
I remember I cried so much when my Flick died after an accident. He was a special budgie to me too.
You gave Blueberry the best life. She was a lucky budgie and taught us a lot. ❤️
The love our pets give us will always be in our hearts ❤️
Poor Blueberry! So sweet. Ive had many budgies in my life and remember them fondly. They are so special and social.
You give all your birds the best life possible, with blueberry probably having lived life to the fullest extent in your care even compared to your other birds. Rip blueberry. You have done everything right, sometimes God takes away the best from us the earliest.
I haven't watched a lot of your videos, but I do remember Blueberry. So sad to hear that Blueberry passed away. That is heart breaking. I remember Blueberry being such a good little birdy. So sorry.
This video was very raw. Thank you. Birds aren't made for this manmade hellscape we've created :(. It's very hard on them and us. Sorry for your loss
So so sorry to hear. Thank you so much for sharing. It's so hard to lose someone so love.
God bless. RIP Blueberry ❤🦜❤
My budgie river is basically Blueberry’s twin (by looks). Every time I watched your videos it was just amazing seeing blueberry and comparing her to River. I am so sorry for this devastating loss. I know how much you love all your birds but I know how special Blueberry was when she came into your lives. May she rest in peace. Please know that she had an amazing life with you all. We are all witnesses to that. Your family has helped thousands of birds across the globe. Love and condolences from India 🇮🇳
Blueberry inspired me to get the parakeet I have now!Im so sorry for your loss Blueberry was such a special smart amazing bird.DONT feel guilt it was not your fault:(.
Beautiful tribute for Blueberry 😢💙. Rest in peace, little blue cutie.
What a beautiful and loving companionship you shared. You both were blessed with each other! 💞
I’m so sorry for your loss. As a mama to two budgies, I can’t imagine your heartbreak. Sending love.
Sorry for your loss. I lost a budgie, so suddenly! The guilt gets me 😢
I am so sorry to hear this. I lost my little budgie last year. She was the most wonderful companion who helped me with bereavement and during covid. I never felt alone with her and I'm still lost without her.
I don't think it can be stressed enough how much personality a budgie has and how much joy they can bring you in such a little bird.
Aww.. God Bless your heart.. Blueberry was a special girl. My heart hurts because of your hurt. I so enjoyed watching all your videos with your little friend... She so has inspired me to get my budgies to do even only half of what she does for you.. I am so sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family ... 💔🙏
It's extremely unfortunate to hear of your loss. Budgies are pets like no other, they give such raw and unconditional love and endless joyous energy, and having them pass away always hurts and leaves us deeply affected, speaking from my experience of having lost an 8 year old pal this year. It's very clear that you cherished Blueberry dearly based on the videos and shorts I had occasionally seen on my feed, and its more than evident Blueberry also adored you and your family as well judging by how she was so comfortable under your hands and arms, and was always happy to be within the presence with all of you. Even if the necropsy revealed traces of Zinc that you had no idea where it came from especially cause you had been monitoring her and the other birds so well, it's without a doubt you gave her the best care that you could've possibly given to any budgie out there
It's quite nice that you shared the information about her passing with us and the necropsy taken so that we may also be well aware of the signs as well, and its very clear that even if you didn't know what had ultimately lead to her consumption of Zinc that you still looked out for their and the other birds' health by keeping products with known Zinc in them in areas where birds cannot access and be harmed from them. And the jetlag couldn't be helped either, it's hard to readjust back to your current time due to timezones and unfortunately it does mean that birds may be affected as well, given their sensitivities to their surroundings
You've done the best you could, and I'm sure Blueberry feels more than blessed to have been under your care for all these years. I hope she flies high in a life full of the things she loves most, free of pain, and can look back at you all with the love and adoration she had for you whilst on this planet. All the best in these trying times too
♥️♥️♥️ I second this. Blueberry was treated like a true queen. They did the absolute best in terms of care they they could, and she had such a wonderful life.
Thank you for sharing this. I will be careful with my budgies Yellow and Bluey
Blueberry honestly truly started my love for birds. I wanted a budgie and did research and blueberry lead me to your channel. Thanks to her I have the knowledge I have. You all gave blueberry a truly amazing life. She knew that 🩵
Hi there. I have watched and learned from you and your family for years.
I remember when you got blueberry.
What a little blessed soul the day you picked her at the store.
I, too, have rescued budgies.
I get it.
Dam, it is so frigging heartbreaking when they die.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Please remember that all your videos' books and knowledge shared have helped so many innocent souls and their owners to care properly for them.
May God bless you and your family.
I, too, pray that we will meet our furry and feathered...all critters in heaven some glorious day.
🐾🕊🙏
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of Blueberry.
She was an inspiration for a lot of us and you gave her the very best life any bird could have.
I’m so thankful for you sharing your life and journey with Blueberry , giving us your knowledge for tiny birds❤I have a cockatiel and learned so much from you 💜Small birds are so fragile but so special and will always be in our hearts 💕 I’m sure Blueberry is flying through the woods in the sunshine with beautiful skies in heaven 💜 I’m sorry for your loss
Blueberry flies amongst the stars now. Small pets are very underrated. They have unique personalities, and when you bond with them, they give you so much love. I am very sorry for your loss. Budgies were my first pet, and i loved them so much too. Never stop showing how great birds are and educating on them as the world needs more kindhearted people, especially for the underrated animals. Goodbye Blueberry, i hope you meet my childhood budgies. 😢🕊🌈🌌🦜
I just lost a budgie baby Wednesday , remaining one from my grandma.. Today I went to adopt the 2 brothers for my Layton.
You have helped guide me become a bird parent for the first time. They’re never gone we just have tiny little angels flying around us now.
If anyone sees this, all I could think of (if it was environmental factors involved for my budgie since my
Other one is 100% ok)…
-Drywall/paint. Even if it’s only once.
-Curtains with fibrous materials.
- even curtains with potentially toxic metals.
-Beak conditioning stone (started to eat it)
-Paper shredding toys in which they often think is edible.
So sorry for your loss. Blueberry was a treasure. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
So sorry for your family’s heartbreaking loss. Thank you for the info about zinc toxicity; with your courage, Blueberry’s legacy will be saving the lives of so many beloved birdies.
I am so sorry for your loss and pain. My heart aches for you and your family. Blueberry is now your 🪽angel in heaven as she was here on earth. Love to you ❤
I'm so so sorry. This is devastating news. We have 3 budgies and the love we have for them is so deep. I can only imagine the heartbreak. My son will cry when he hears about Blue. She had such a big impact on how my boy cares for his feathered friends. (Matt Gosbell is our Avian vet, he's taken good care of our budgie Benji when he got severely ill). Thinking of you all and praying your other small feathered friends stay safe x
I loved Blueberry too 😘🐦 thank you for sharing the cause and care. 🙏
All my love to your whole family. Blueberry was who brought me to your channel and made me want to have a budgie friend myself someday. Please check the shower rod she was sleeping on and/or the shower curtain hangers. These things can be coated with zinc to prevent corrosion. But I'm sure y'all have thought about that. Such a tragedy, and I'm so sorry for you all.
that curtain rod was my first thought as well, there's so many metal things that contain zinc that never tell you they do simply because it's a cheap metal to use.
So sorry for your loss. 💕🙏💕
No, Blueberry, I'm so sorry for your loss . I'm crying with you . Thank you for sharing with us .
Such a zest for life in such a small feathered package 💙
She proved that good things do come in small packages.
So sorry for the loss of your beloved friend💙
I am so so sorry. All of our losses of animals is truly heartbreaking. I had two pass in one month for totally different reasons and was so depressed. I feel for you and I’m hugging you through the phone.
My heart hurts for you. 😢😢😢 Thank you for sharing yours and Blueberry's special relationship with us. ❤🦜
My heart breaks with yours. Blueberry inspired me to get a Budgie. I adore my sweet Juniper berry and I learn so very much from you.
This is beyond sad.😢 I have 3. It's true...the love of these tiny but mighty little budgies is just SO HUGE! Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your little sweetheart, Blueberry.😭💔🐦💔😭
Blueberry was such a good budgie.
She was a sassy little bird too. Very affectionate little female budgie.
She loved her flock of humans to bits. You gave her love and a wonderful home and life. She was a lucky bird.
She will be missed.
Every budgie has a unique personality. She was a special bird.
My thoughts are with you and your family. Don't beat yourself up, she could've ingested Zinc from anywhere.
Sorry for your loss. Blueberry was an adorable budgie. I can tell she was loved. Take care, hugs!
Blue was such an amazing budgie, you and her taught us all so much about tiny birds and we will always be thankful for that 🫶
I'm so sorry to hear this. I know exactly how you felt. I lost my Gecko in June. She didn't wake up from surgery and it broke me. I'm sad to hear this for you because it's the small animals that perch on your shoulder that you end up loving the deepest. The little chirps and squeaks in your ear are missed so much. I was lucky enough to be able to say goodbye to her and feel her heartbeat stop. I'm so sorry you didn't get to do that. My heart breaks for you and I entirely understand how hard it is. All my love to you
Because of you, I have a
Blueberry of my own. 🐦
Rest in peace 😢🌈💚🕊
This brought me to tears! I feel so sad for you since I am a bird lover, and can understand the bonds we can build with them! One thing is sure, that Blueberry had a wonderful life with you and your family! Sending you hugs and prayers!🤗❤️
Im…SOOO SORRY for your loss dear🥺😭💔 …… fly high sweet Bluberry 🕊
I'm so sorry for your loss!!!! 😢
I loved seeing everything with Blueberry and small bird content and info!
You love every single one of your birds and give them such high quality, wonderful lives and loads of love!!
Please accept my most heartfelt and sincere condolences. Blueberry was such a joy.
So sorry for your loss. Hope our budgie flock in heaven meet and play with Blueberry.
I give you my deepest sympathy Capri, Jamie Leigh and Dave. What a shock for you. Blueberry will be missed. May she rest in peace. May you all please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩
Blueberry was our bar, and our budgie knows blueberry by name. We playfully say "What would Blueberry do?"
Thank you for sharing Blueberry w all of us. Sending Love vibes.
Also just thought uou might check your shower curtain rod.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please don’t torture yourselves. We cannot control everything. Blueberry is still with you and will meet at the bridge. You gave her a fabulous life. She was called home too early but again she’s still with you.😢
I am in shock at the news. I am so heartbroken for you. The Stout family and Onni sends their love
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. 😢 Blueberry will never be forgotten. Hugs 🫂 Fly high Blueberry 🫐
We're devastated to hear about blueberry. We named our own budgie blueberry after seeing your original videos. Wish you peace and love during this period.
It’s is so heartbreaking to hear about Blueberry’s passing. You are so careful about all of your birds so I can’t believe that it was something you overlooked. We will all miss Ms Blueberry so much, but no more than you. Go cry it out, because that always helps. Blueberry was the most fortunate lil girl having you as her caregiver. She was loved through and through.
I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my own Sunnybird earlier this year. It's never easy.
So sorry to hear about Blueberry’s passing 😢. Sending you love and hugs. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am very sorry for your loss
Im so sorry for your loss. What a loving legacy this little blue birdie will leave. My heart aches with yours.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful budgie Blueberry....🙏❤️
Sweet little one fly free in the spirit world. You did everything in your power to love and care for her.
Rip Blueberry I always looks out for her in every video 🫐❤