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daisysis
Bappie
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 82
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 I rescue another bird. This time a parakeet.
Actually she looks a little different than my other keets.
she is a lot more fluffy and smaller and very pretty bright yellow with black spots
I do not see any thing wrong except its breathing appears to be very rapid
she/he is in quarantine right now.
This is the first bird I have excepted from someone I do not know.
so anyone that has had exprience and rescueing birds Please share info.
The word is out about me taken in unwanted birds
so far I have rescue 4 .... 1 QUAKER.... 3 PARAKEETS..and they still are with me
and I do not mind at all
Ok what is the difference of a budgie and a keet?
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Wednesday February 14, 2007 1:18 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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If the bird is breathing very fast, could it be nervous perhaps?
If not, could you consult an avian vet?
Please be careful with rescueing birds. Though it's noble it takes a lot of effort (and money?) to make these birds shine again. 
Try not to go too fast.  |
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Wednesday February 14, 2007 1:29 am |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
I hope you have a healthy budgie on your hands there. Kudos to you for rescueing her
BTW, there is no difference between a parakeet and a budgerigar, they are the same thing |
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Wednesday February 14, 2007 5:45 pm |
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Gemma
Flier
Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 846
Location: Essex, England |
great job rescuing him I hope he settles down soon
Gemma |
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Wednesday February 14, 2007 5:59 pm |
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daisysis
Bappie
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 82
Location: michigan |
quote:
Originally posted by Yupra
I hope you have a healthy budgie on your hands there. Kudos to you for rescueing her
BTW, there is no difference between a parakeet and a budgerigar, they are the same thing
I thought so but somebody had me second guessing thanks |
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Wednesday February 14, 2007 11:47 pm |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
quote:
Originally posted by daisysis
quote:
Originally posted by Yupra
I hope you have a healthy budgie on your hands there. Kudos to you for rescueing her
BTW, there is no difference between a parakeet and a budgerigar, they are the same thing
I thought so but somebody had me second guessing thanks
You're very welcome  I once tested someone at the store once, just to see what they'd say and asked them the difference between them was, they said budgerigars are from England  |
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Wednesday February 14, 2007 11:56 pm |
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daisysis
Bappie
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 82
Location: michigan |
does any one know of a infromation web site for keets. I have search and I am gettin info jam up
or maybe some one here knows why??
I think he has something wrong with its wings
they have either been broken once or cut to short once??
they are very droopy.
he also sit at the bottom of his cage
but, he is eating very well and his droppings are ok
I think he is 10 or more yrs old |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 1:14 am |
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shirin
Moderator
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
If he's sitting at the bottom of the cage with his wings droopy, that's usually a sign of illness  Keep a close eye on him, if this continues I would take him to be checked out by an avian vet.
By the way one of the members here (Cheeta) is very knowledgeable about budgies and she'll be able to help you with any questions you may have. Hopefully she'll be on line soon enough |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 1:50 am |
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Papug
Experienced flier
Joined: 16 May 2005
Posts: 1293
Location: Canada |
I think that checking with the vet would be the best option here.
Do you know why the previous owner got rid of this poor bird? |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 4:42 am |
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daisysis
Bappie
Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 82
Location: michigan |
he told me it was because he is sick and could not afford him anymore
the bird he said was not eating either.
however.. the keet is eating very well. this morning he was perching on he bottom perch trying to tuck s little head under his wing
it look pitful poor little guy.
but that is a good sign??/
I have put him in a clean cage one that I know is sickness clear all new stuff inside also.
a lower and a higher perch. clean water & food everyday
my avian vet is out of town right now
every one pray for the little guy 'POP'S"
yeap we named him he is the oldest of all my fids |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 10:40 am |
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Gemma
Flier
Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 846
Location: Essex, England |
He sounds like such a little fighter I hope he starts doing better and he will be in my thoughts please keep us updated
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Thursday February 15, 2007 10:45 am |
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shirin
Moderator
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
 aah, he does sound pretty sick Is he fluffed up and sleeping for most of the day? I really hope he hangs in there until your vet comes back.. |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 1:30 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6672
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
Oh, I'm SO glad to read that you kept him quarantined from your other fids!
You know, you might want to call your avian vets ofc, maybe they have someone working there that could refer you to someone else in this case? |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 3:30 pm |
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Gemma
Flier
Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 846
Location: Essex, England |
 I hope he is OK and that he pulls through until your vet can see him
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Thursday February 15, 2007 3:36 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10063
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Do you have a heating panel? Birds that are ill have to sit warm..
Could you consult another avian vet? There must be one in another town. |
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Thursday February 15, 2007 5:34 pm |
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