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Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 7/18/2025, 7:08 am

My little Rico Birdie passed away last night. He'd gone to the vet yesterday, because he was sneezing and not eating. When I woke up and checked on him late last night, he was going. I sang him over the rainbow bridge. Rico was such a character. It took years for him to trust me and be cuddly, but when he decided to, he was a cuddle bug.

Rico was temperamental feisty, cranky, funny, cute, and so much a little Quaker bird. I had him for 19 years. I estimated his age at 25 plus. He lost almost all of his sight last year, but he never let that keep him down. He knew where everything was, and could even fly from his cage and land on my shoulder. He was such a joy, right up until his last day. He loved his quaker song, and the go Rico chant, loved his pistachios, loved pumpkin seeds, loved the Stop It game and loved his life.

I'll miss you Rico Poopy, my little green good birdie.

This is the last picture I took of Him, a couple of days ago. It's not the best picture, but I will cherish it as I did him.

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Nancy on 7/18/2025, 8:46 am, in reply to "Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

I am so sorry to hear of Ricos passing. He sounds like he was quite a little guy with a big personality . Loved your pic.

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Gina on 7/18/2025, 4:57 pm, in reply to "Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

I am so, so sorry, Sees!

It is hard when they have been a part of your life for so long.
I KNOW he heard you sing him over the Bridge and loved it. I also know you cared for him as you had a special chant and game and made sure he had his favorite treats over those years.
When you put so much into these little souls who are NOT "Just" birds as they evolve and you grow with them, it is a loss for which I can find no words.
He is beautiful and he sees you Sees!!!

Fly high and free, Rico! There are new friends to meet, old ones to see again...and don't forget to wait for your human. She will be along and can't wait to see you again.

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Diane on 7/18/2025, 6:52 pm, in reply to "Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

I'm sorry for your loss. It seems to get harder and harder.

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Cindy AZ on 7/19/2025, 2:50 pm, in reply to "Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

Aw, sweet little guy. You gave him a happy life. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Cecilia on 7/20/2025, 6:43 pm, in reply to "Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

I am so sorry.

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Cathy on 7/22/2025, 4:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

Seesthru I just saw your posting. I am so sorry. That's a long time your little guy was with you. I know you had a special bond with him like I did Shiloh. Hugs,

Cathy

Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 7/23/2025, 10:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Fly High and Free, Rico Quaker"

It took 14 years for him to trust me. He was my quaker boy. I love all my birdies and they all have little things they do that I adore. Rico talked a bit, and was quirky, for sure.

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