12/23/2025
It is with shattered hearts that we have to share some tragic news with our Valleywide Parrot Rescue family. πποΈ
Last week started as just a normal, happy day here. We were all out playing, laughing, and enjoying the afternoon. Cuckoo, our big beautiful Harlequin Macaw, was out on his perch having fun with the flock. Suddenly, he slipped on his bowl and fell a few feet to the ground. π¦π
Honestly, it didnβt look like a serious fall. Weβve seen Cuckoo crash through things in the past and just shake it offβhe was such a tough guy. But this time was different. I could tell almost immediately that something was wrong, and within minutes, he began to bleed. ππ
We rushed him to the hospital immediately. But, despite our frantic efforts and hope, Cuckoo passed away after fighting for 5 hours. π
The hardest part of this entire tragedy is Baby Bird, our Blue and Gold Macaw. She and Cuckoo were deeply bonded. She is now a widow, and we are heartbroken worrying about how she will cope without her other half. π¦π
As I was rushing Cuckoo to the vet, he gave Baby Bird this look... it was like he knew he was never going to see her again. I brushed it off in the moment, telling him, "Don't worry, we are going to get you fixed up." I am so sorry we couldn't keep that promise, Cuckoo. π’π₯
Please send prayers for our team and especially for Baby Bird as she navigates this new, lonely world. We will be keeping a very close eye on her.
We want to send a massive thank you to the fantastic team at Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital. We know you did your absolute best.
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