One of my cockatiels died last night?

Question

shady one of my cocktails died last night and the remaining one spike is very shaky and not eating or drinking, also he is chirping alot more than usual. i want to know how i can help him as i have been told that when one of a pair died normally the other will follow form either starvation or a broken heart. we have had spike since he was old enough to leave his mother and he was alone for about 6 years when we got shady who we have had for 6 yrs also. can some one please give me some advice on how to help spike.

Answer 1

try getting another bird like shady and take spike to the vet &i'm pretty sure they will have depression stuff for most animals. sorry for your loss

Answer 2

If I were you, I'd go buy another cockatiel and put them together right away to give the one you have more of a reason to live right now.  

Answer 3

Awww that's so sad. I really don't think there is a way that you can help poor little Spike. Like they say, he is definitely missing Shady.I guess you should just to try to confort him. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Um...If spike is chirping more than usual...its probably telling you that something is hurting him allot.

Since Shady died...it probably did because it was sick...Clean the cage with something that is not harmful to your pet.

keep a good eye on the bird and check if it is eating or drinking.If not and begins with the chirping again...then you should contact the vet for any exams for the pet....

Answer 5

well i think you should begin with hand feeding him and paying lots more attention. spike needs the attention know more then ever. you think to think of it like as if you lost a loved one. it is an attachment thats unbreakable for the birds and once it is torn then they feel the depression. try giving him more fatty foods and maybe if you can introduce him to a new friend. i don't know if he will befriend and other bird but its worth the try! maybe even talking to someone who specializes in birds like a bird store or pet store employee will help. they deal with is often after someone buys a bird and leaves the mate. also there are toys that will comfort him like the furry pal from pj pets like a big furry long thing that hangs and it is warm against the bird. an other thing to  do is play some music when you are not there this will make him think he is not alone. hope this comes in handy!

Answer 6

i agree there with samantha , it might be wise to take him to a vet also get him checked over.

Scrub that cage with a bird friendly disinfectant. He may get lonely now but you can also introduce another, or even put them side by side so he has someone to talk to.

sorry for your loss

Answer 7

I don't think he will kill his self. One of my birds died and we bought another one and he is perfectly fine. What I think you should do is get another bird and hopefully he will be ok. Hope that helps!!!!