Mavis passed away today, she was my 12 year old budgie, she was my mum and dads but when I moved out I took her with me as they work full time. I believe 12 is a fantastic age for a budgie. My mum is taking her tomorrow to bury her in her garden, Mavis got a tumour on her face 3 weeks ago, the vet wanted to put her to sleep as he said there was no treatment but up until she passed this evening she was eating and drinking and happy to be with her friends Custard and Charlie. I will miss her very much and I am sure especially Charlie will as he was her mate for life. I am so glad of 12 great years with her. xx