Can I bury my pet bird in a plant pot? Will it harm the plant?

I'm sorry to hear about your loss! It is very normal for birds to mourn the loss of their friend, just as people do, so spending a little extra time together or offering up a favorite treat may help. Birds are extremely good at hiding illness, and if you suspect your other bird was ill at all, thoroughly cleaning the cage/shared dishes/etc can help prevent the spread of illness. Signs of illness to watch out for include listless behavior, sleeping all the time, fluffed feathers, difficulty breathing, changes in weight, appetite changes, drinking changes, feather loss, etc. If you do see these signs, or suspect Cameron may have caught something from your other bird, seeking out an exam in person is always best. If you're having trouble coping with the loss of Barney, I highly recommend checking out some resources such as The Rainbow Bridge where you can talk to other owners and even make a virtual pet memorial.

You are very welcome. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is extremely difficult, especially when they pass suddenly, and I hope that as time passes, your grief will ease. It sounds like you have given him a lovely burial spot, and you can consider making a headstone for his resting place as a memorial to him. You are in the my thoughts.

I'm so sorry your lost Martin yesterday, please accept my condolences! I wouldn't recommend doing this, as there are many bugs that take part in decomposing a body that will likely be present. It may be extremely upsetting for you to see, and his body will also not smell very well. I would leave him be, I think that would be best. Again, please accept my condolences for your loss.

I'm sorry to hear about Puff's passing. Unfortunately, without an necropsy (animal autopsy) it would be hard to know why he passed away. Birds are very good at hiding illness until they're VERY sick, so it may be that there wasn't anything else you could have done. If you're having trouble coping with Puff's passing, checking out some resources such as the Rainbow Bridge where you can talk with other pet owners and even create an online memorial may help in your time of loss.

First off, I'm very sorry you lost Princess Babycakes. It is always horrible to have a pet pass away, and please accept my condolences for your loss. You can bury her body if you'd like in your yard, and create a little memorial for her. You could also take her body into the vet, and they can create her for you for a price, and you could get the ashes back. I hope this helps, again I'm sorry for your loss!

Unfortunately, it would be pretty hard to tell. Birds are masters at hiding any illness before it's too late. It's possible the eye was infected and the infection spread to the body, there was an injury that caused bleeding somewhere, or there was another unrelated illness causing the problem. If you had a vet that was seeing Pretty Bird, they may be better able to give you some answers. If you're having trouble coping with your loss, seeing if your vet offers any grief counseling services, or checking out a site such as The Rainbow Bridge where you can make an online memorial or talk with other pet owners may help provide you with some peace of mind.

Hello. I am so very sorry for the loss of Willy. Thank you for reaching out and asking your question. You should know that the hot peppers had nothing to do with his passing and you’re correct that parrots are not affected by capsaicin as are other animals. If you have more questions regarding Willy’s health and passing, or if you would like to discuss anything else, please don’t hesitate to request a consult. Again, I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in the good memories you have of your long, 15 year friendship. Take care.