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meero
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Good AM/PM
i just went to my vet to check on the birds i have (two indian ringneck and one cockatoo) as i saw the male ringneck's feathers are not growing on his chest and legs like the rest of them,, he told me its a insects and he gave me a spray called dander down i search on the internet it says this is for stopping feature dust only,, here in this country vets are very few and no avian vets,,,, the rest are fine no problems with them, hes also not gaining weight like the other ringneck,altough he eats and drinks fair enough like them
i also spray them with water weekly and leave them in the sun and i clean the cage everyday, and wash it weekly
looking forward for advice if any had the same issue with their flock
regards a
amir 
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Saturday November 17, 2007 1:10 am |
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shirin
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H'mm, did the vet run any tests before making a diagnosis? I'm guessing by bird insects he meant mites? You are right, Dander down spray is not for treating any illnesses or mites, it's for reducing bird dust, so this vet obviously had no clue what he was doing.
Is it possible that your ringneck is plucking his own feathers? If he is not, and you are sure that his feathers are just growing abnormally, I would immediately quarantine him from your other birds and get him tested for Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD). |
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Tuesday November 27, 2007 1:42 am |
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meero
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hi shirin
thanks for the help but whats the symptoms of that disease if i may ask??? |
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Thursday November 29, 2007 11:20 pm |
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shirin
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Symptoms of PBFD:
irreversible loss of feathers, shedding of developing feathers, development of abnormal feathers, new pinched feathers, and loss of powder down. Other possible symptoms include overgrown or abnormal beak, symmetrical lesions on the beak and occasionally nails.
Immunosuppression, rapid weight loss, and depression are also possible in later stages of the disease.[/b]
http://www.avianbiotech.com/Diseases/PBFD.htm |
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Friday November 30, 2007 1:42 am |
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meero
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hi shirin
thnks for ur quick response the problem here is that there is no avian vets u knw, i will see another vet tomorow today is friday and everything is closed here let me see cause i love my pets as if they are my children i will keep u posted for advice
thanks
salam
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Friday November 30, 2007 9:46 am |
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shirin
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You know that website that I posted the link for, I believe you can order a home sample collecting kit, and mail in the blood sample to them and they will test your bird for the disease. I guess it's not a bad option if you can't find any other qualified vets.
Good luck to you, and please do keep me posted. |
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Friday November 30, 2007 4:11 pm |
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meero
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hi shirin
i went to another vet he sprayed insecticide and then he examined closely and he told me this is the season of the features to come out the new ones ur bird is lucky otherwise he has to wait for anther 6 months,he gave us some vitamin drops and i see hes improving i will keep u posted dear
thanks for ur support
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Thursday December 6, 2007 6:07 am |
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meero
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hi shirin
just wanna ask u abt my cockatoo lala i dnt knw her age really but the vet said within the 2 years range theres a photo in my profile if u can tell the age ?? or tell me how, i know they are loud and ti got used to it but is there any way we can tame that voice or its their natural way of singing or chirping she fine healthy i just checked her 2 weeks a ago, she sometimes whisltes and makes a gurg gurg noise ,,,,, and i give them raw and boiled vegetables and corn daily and seeds in the evening some apples grapes,bread,boiled rice,banana ,,,, is that okay because i see other cockatoos are more fat than mine maybe they are obese,,,,
so if u have nice recipes for cockatoos please let me knw, i knw also that sugar and salt is not good for them after i have read sme books
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Saturday December 8, 2007 5:50 pm |
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shirin
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Oh my goooodness! What a cutie pie Lala is  It's hard to tell what age she is. Are you sure she is female? Because I believe the females eyes will start turning a lighter brown colour as they begin to mature around 3 years old, while the males eyes will remain black. So if you're sure it's a female, and the eyes are still black, then I'd assume it's under 2 years old. If the eyes are a reddish brown, then most likely a more mature bird. And if Lala is a male, it's really hard to tell the age.
Unfortunately, the screaming kind of comes with the cockatoo. It is their natural vocalization, and it's almost impossible to stop. You can however discourage excessive screaming, by not paying her any attention, when she is screaming for attention. Ignore her until she quiets down, and then praise her for being a good girl.
I think the diet you're feeding is pretty good. Try to also incorporate some proteins, like legumes such as kidney beans and chic peas, also nuts are a great source of protein and healthy fats. |
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Monday December 10, 2007 2:24 am |
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meero
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HI shirin
THANKS for the advice i will add to her/his food list what kind of seeds do u feed ut birdies?
here there is not much
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Monday December 10, 2007 10:49 am |
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shirin
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I personally feed my parrots a pelleted diet. |
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Tuesday December 11, 2007 6:29 pm |
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meero
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hi again
what do u mean by a pelleted diet ? is that harrisons and stuff any particular brand,,,,
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Tuesday December 11, 2007 9:56 pm |
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shirin
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Yes, I feed Harrson's Bird food, the high potency coarse kind. And I supplement that with fruits, veggies, nuts, and legumes. It's easier for me, because of my busy schedule, I don't always have time to serve fresh foods, and so with harrison's I can be sure that they are still getting their nutritional needs met. |
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Tuesday December 11, 2007 10:15 pm |
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meero
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hi shirin
i hope im not giving u a headache, i give them (all three) veggies,fruits and some bread in morning and at about 4pm as they finish i give them their seed mix which they enjoy much more,sometimes if i am eating french fries i share a little with them ..... this is because i wrk till late night hours u think thats enough esp that when i go to some pet shops i find their parrots are fat and full i feel and mines are not like them?? or its okay
thanks again shirin i like to be overcautious so i wont be sorry later on
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Wednesday December 12, 2007 8:19 am |
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meero
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Hi shirin
just wanted to ask u lala suddenly got sneezing and blocked nose i took her to the vet and he said its mycoplasma,, hes given her antibiotics for 4 days today is the secound day and he taught me how as im a pharmacist and i do injections sometimes to humans,,, but my question is he looks tired and not playful as before is this disease serious i m taking him again tomorrow to the doctor to see is he improving or not as if u remember my african grey died last year of the similar but he also had diarrhoea and im sticking to this one so nothung bad happens as i write this i have tears in my eyes as i remember my old parrot koki who died in my hands when i was feeding him last feb,,,,,
sorry to bother u but just thought of u as a friend that might help me
p.s he stopped seezing now but the vet says his breathing is not easy as his chest is full of mucus
thanks shrin
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