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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10061
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| What to do if your bird is ill? |
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I asked my avian vet what to do if a bird is ill..
Besides the call you have to make to your vet
(DO NOT FORGET THIS!)
you can..
- get a thermo bulb above the cage, with a distance of 30 cm from the bird. Your bird MUST have a choice to 'escape' from it!
- put the bird on a quiet place
- spray the bird OFTEN with HOT water. (The mist has cooled down when it falls on the bird, please test first!) Please keep in mind that a little spraying will do.
NO SOAKING!
The idea behind spraying is to create a 'tropical' (humid) environment.
Your bird needs to get some fresh air daily, even when ill. (Please keep the temperature in mind!) Five minutes will do.
This is to prevent sunlight, which is very important!
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Monday September 12, 2005 12:47 pm |
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shells picasso
Flier
Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
I wonder how Picasso would go in the sauna, I can adjust the temprature and humidity and I'd be in there with him, I always thought it would be a good way to bring him good if he had any problems late at night till I could get him to the vet the next day, I know it straightens me out if I'm sick. I just have to rug up before I get out because of the change in temp |
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Tuesday September 13, 2005 1:04 am |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6671
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
Great info to know Sue, thanks for posting this! |
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Tuesday September 13, 2005 7:20 pm |
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Greg Sujecki
Experienced flier
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
Posts: 1650
Location: Australia,Melbourne |
Very good statement Sue  like it |
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Thursday September 15, 2005 11:05 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10061
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I don't know Shell.. Saunas are dry, aren't they?
(But if you can adjust the temperature AND humidity, why not? Please make sure not to get it too hot please!) |
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Thursday September 15, 2005 11:41 am |
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mollybird
Just hatched
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 39
Location: East Bay, CA |
thanks for this info! I once read that infrared bulbs are best because they provide heat, but also stimulate bloodblow beneath the feathers - is this true?
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Friday March 3, 2006 8:47 pm |
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SparkeysDad
Bappie
Joined: 21 Aug 2007
Posts: 60
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but never bring your bird outside without a leash or in a travel cage,even when your birds wings are cliped when they can still fly a mile |
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Monday October 8, 2007 1:37 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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If they're properly clipped and tested the chances are not very likely.. But I wouldn't recommend taking them outside with strong winds! |
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Tuesday October 9, 2007 1:06 pm |
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