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Ginap
Egg
Joined: 29 Aug 2006
Posts: 7
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I got a new parakeet today...
But I totally forgot about quarentining him... I just bought him and put him with my other one, without thinking...
I have had budgies for years... and never did this before..... I do not have another cage..
What can I do? I dont have the $ for another cage. |
Tuesday August 29, 2006 4:41 am |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
Hi,
The reason you quarent a bird is not to expose what ever he may have to the other birds. I think that everybody is now exposed to anything that the new bird has. You need to hope that the new bird does not have anything and is heathy, sorry I can be of more help. Just watch them real close for any changes and see your vet as soon as you can to have the new bird checked.
John & Carrie |
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Tuesday August 29, 2006 6:21 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10063
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I agree with Jrmno1.. Your birds are now exposed to anything the new bird has.
Chances are that there is nothing to worry about.
Can you monitor your birds' weight with a scale? Usually, weightloss is the first sign of illness. |
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Tuesday August 29, 2006 10:33 am |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
I agree with the others! Hopefully, the new member is free of anything that could be transferred. And monitor both birds closely & contact an avian vet at the first sign of possible illness.
It's too late in this case now, but quarantining a new bird is SUCH an important step! Chances are a new bird is healthy, but not a chance that's worth taking, for the well being of the established bird.
Congrats on the new 'keet  How are the 2 birds getting along? |
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Tuesday August 29, 2006 1:18 pm |
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Ginap
Egg
Joined: 29 Aug 2006
Posts: 7
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They get along great!...
they are 2 different varieties.... he's fluffy, but not like puffed up, and she's petite and thin...
He started eating last night, the same day i got him. he also is sitting on my finger and if he's out of his cage, he will come and find me...and climb up on my shoulder... and he's only been here for 24 hours. |
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Tuesday August 29, 2006 11:22 pm |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
Great I am real glad to hear things are going so well, keep it up. |
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Wednesday August 30, 2006 12:13 am |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
Sounds like he's feeling pretty comfy in his new home already |
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Wednesday August 30, 2006 3:16 am |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
Wow, your new fid sure has taken a shine to you I'll cross my fingers and hope that your new feathered family member is healthy and didn't pass anything onto your other bird. Good luck with the little tikes! |
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Wednesday August 30, 2006 3:58 am |
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