Ah that's too bad - really. Poor you & poor TJ. I hope all is well with Jojo.
THere is one bright side = Having a lone Budgie can be a blast.
They can get very close to you & are so terribly sweet about it too. I still remember taking Laker in his cage, to different rooms or out on the balcony, to be with me at all times.
I hope you can enjoy this quiet time with Jojo. Tj was lovely. It is a shame the condition escalated like that. As you say - now you have a better med kit than I do + the unwanted experience. Now you will know what to look for & respond quicker & perhaps more effectively.
Unfortunately a lot of Budgies are not the best bred birds & can have constitutions that are more delicate than normal or just bad luck can get in the way. So even with the best Vets etc - you might not have been any more successful.
I'm thankful my 2 lads are OK. I wish you hadn't had to go thru this loss again. I might recommend looking at an older bird next time, if you're thinking of another pal for Jojo, so you know they are strong. Laker is very fit & loving. But I guess you never really know how long you will have them. I have no idea how old Laker is after all.
