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Post by John on Jan 3, 2006 16:15:50 GMT -7
I just brought home a Blue Ringneck Parrot. I was at the pet store today looking around as I do alot when I followed the clerk into a room that said employees only. It was the boarding room for customers birds. I looked at all the birds and asked if they were all boarders and the clerk said all but the Ringneck. The Ringneck was a "give-away" she said. The owner said give it to who ever wants it. The owner had lost interest in the bird and the bird is now plucked bald. I came home and did some research on Ringnecks before taking the bird home. It came with a cage, food and all accessories. I now have the Ringneck in the room with my CAG and Tiel. The Ringneck is doing well and seems normal for a bird with a plucking problem. I am not sure if it male or female, it does have a closed band on its left leg. I was told its about 6 years old. It will come to me when I put my hand in the cage and doesn't bite. I hope to have it in good health soon. I welcome any tips as I have never rehabilitated a bird before. John members.cox.net/jamaiorana/IMG_2202.JPG |
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Post by spookyhurst on Jan 3, 2006 19:37:17 GMT -7
Congratulations! And way to go on rescuing this little guy. He's quite beautiful, even with the missing feathers. Since he has one blue feather that has come back on his chest, it looks like he might be able to feather out again.
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Post by Preston on Jan 3, 2006 21:08:01 GMT -7
Good rescue, I'm sure he will do well. Looks almost as bad as a bird we helped in Turkey. His name was Seeker, and it was on the old forum. This is one you have to keep us updated on.
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Post by hillarious on Jan 3, 2006 22:27:55 GMT -7
He looks like a great bird, but he really should be in quarrantine, espically since he came from a place where there was so many other birds. There are many airborn diseases that can travel bird to bird, even if they do not show up on a vet check. Here is an article written by a vet-tech I know. home.chilitech.net/~pstone/quarantine.htmplease dont take this as me being a know-it-all...I have lost a bird this way before. QUarrantine is extremely important for your birds health. But I am very happy this bird ended up in a good home! |
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Post by John on Jan 4, 2006 7:51:55 GMT -7
Thank you all for your kind words. She has many pin feathers now and I am sure new ones will grow in. I still don't have a name for her but I am thinking of calling her Lucky. I set up her cage between the other 2 and let her adjust to her surroundings for a while. I then opened the cage and she came out and started exploring. She climbed up on Congo's cage where Congo was eating and started eating. They bumped beaks and ate together for about 5 minutes. She then made her way to Rosy's cage and they played through the cage bars. This morning Congo is in the living room and Lucky and Rosy are both on Rosy's cage preening. They have all adjusted well to the new arrival. Lucky does talk but I have only heard mumbles. She does a wolf whistle and many other whistles. She also does a Macaw call, there was a Macaw in the boarding room at the pet shop.
Thank you Hillari for your concern, it may be too late quarantine them now as they have spent the night in the same room. I will watch them all for signs of illness.
John
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Post by hillarious on Jan 4, 2006 12:22:35 GMT -7
It's never too late...and I am sorry if I came across rude. Quarrantine is something important and should not be ignored by anyone, espically by someone who rescues birds. Please, next time place the bird in quarrantine. With so many illness invisible to humans, it's all to easy to spread them to all of your birds. I get the feeling from you that perhaps you ignored the article, or blew it off as unnecessary, but I am not yanking your chain. Ask any avian vet and they will tell you a period of at least 30 days is necessary. They know what they are talking about. Please understand.
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Post by John on Jan 4, 2006 13:03:03 GMT -7
Hillari, your post was well received, I did not take it as rude. I understand your concern and I too would like the best for my birds. I am here for help because I don't have much experiance with birds so I value what everyone says. I thought for the well being of the new bird it would be best to have it with the other birds not thinking of health concerns. I do plan to take all 3 of my birds to a vet soon. Most of the vets in the area were displaced by hurricane Katrina so its not easy to get an appointment.
Thank you for your posts and show of concern, John
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Post by Preston on Jan 4, 2006 15:30:36 GMT -7
I'm wondering how many Parrots were displaced in that storm? Well, not to discount the people whom have passed or were displaced. Just a Bird thought.
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Post by John on Jan 4, 2006 16:15:44 GMT -7
I was in Lufkin, Texas for 3 weeks myself. We were not allowed to return home, no electricity, no sewerage and no clean water to drink. When I did come home it was like a war zone. To top it off hurricane season starts again in 6 months, I will be prepaired with carriers for my birds and plenty of extra food.
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Post by anglepepper on Jan 4, 2006 19:41:31 GMT -7
I know I am new to this board but I too do rescue and have placed each and everyone in quar. in my bedroom for at least 30 days myself. I do have 2 vets I deal with and they have both told me the same thing. I have been very lucky as not to get a sick bird, well I did get one that I did not think she was going to make it long, she had been attacked by the other quakers and had a big whole in the top of her head and a missing foot. The breeder did not notice that. He was going to put her down, I asked if I could take her home with me and see if I could do anything with her that was 3 years ago and I still have her today. She is missing feathers on the top of her head and the ones she does have stick up like a little indian but she is doing so well I am just happy I could help her and not have her put down. Like most breeders do if any of you know what I am talking about here..  |
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Post by hillarious on Jan 4, 2006 23:03:28 GMT -7
I am lucky enough to not have that problem in Alaska. But it's a really really good idea to have an emergency kit put together, and I admit I have not gotten around to that. But who knows what could happen. Earthquake, most likley.
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Post by John on Jan 5, 2006 8:56:49 GMT -7
I am new to bird keeping and am learning more every day but I am well informed about my birds. I have known my cockatiel for 2 years, she was the pet of a friend. My friend was scared of her so she was never handled, she has never been around other birds. I have had her for 4 months now and she is very healthy. I got my CAG form " Birds Unlimited "
they sell only birds and mostly exotics. My CAG was there 1 night before I brought her home and is very healthy. I also got the Ringneck from " Birds Unlimited " she was there for a week before I adopted her. She stayed in the boarding room for that week. They require vet records for birds that they board so she was with healthy birds. The owner of the Ringneck had her in a room alone with no other birds. She was unable to give it the time it required and it became a plucker. If I thought my birds would be in danger I would have not brought this bird home. I did research on Ringnecks before I took her in. I was able to get an appointment with a vet next Thursday and they will all be seen. I will let y'all know what the vet says about the reason for plucking.
Again thanks for your concern, John
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Post by John on Jan 5, 2006 9:24:21 GMT -7
Hillari, It will be a traveling road show for me if I have to evacuate again. I would love to move out of the area and get out of the path of oncoming hurricanes. I don't think I could handle the winters in Alaska, I would rather a hurricane over cold weather. In another post Preston talked about his home in Texas, maybe I will visit him and his flock next time I evacuate ... who knows. I went from New Orleans to California and back last time I evacuated.
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Post by spookyhurst on Jan 5, 2006 12:09:25 GMT -7
Not much happens weather wise where I live. The sun shines and occasionally it rains. That's about it.
I volunteered to foster a dog or bird from New Orleans, but so many people from Phoenix volunteered, that my services weren't needed. The National Guard flew in quite a few dogs and cats though. I think most of them have since been put up for adoption.
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Post by Preston on Jan 5, 2006 12:21:40 GMT -7
We had something like 4000 evacuees here locally. I'm here 30 miles north of Dallas.
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