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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 20, 2015 8:14:06 GMT -5
I had pet rats for many years. They are prone to tumours. They also have an average life expectancy of between 2-3 years. They are delightful little creatures and very intelligent. I even took in unwanted pet rats and found new homes for them.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 20, 2015 8:05:46 GMT -5
I also cannot view the video.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 20, 2015 8:04:09 GMT -5
Hi Easttex, he doesn't seem to draw one foot up when he is napping on a branch but he may be doing it in the hutch. It happened last winter as well. I massage his cold leg which he loves. He has taken to "helping" me put the cockatiels to bed - I don't trust his newfound eagerness in doing this as he managed to grab Pippin's tail briefly tonight and he was dreadfully excited about it.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 20, 2015 4:41:39 GMT -5
Maybe don't let her out in the car or let her out when the car isn't moving to see what she does. Can you take a couple of short trips to see how she behaves? She may act differently being out of her usual environment. Central Australia? Hot, hot, hot. Gotta be better than Sydney weather - it is freezing. Every night when I go to bed and say goodnight to Shah, he hops up on my hand - he has one warm foot and one cold foot. Cant figure out why this is happening as he sleeps in his happy hutch.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 19, 2015 1:47:16 GMT -5
You could ring the first vet and confirm the dosage and then question why it seems to be a little high. If she has made a mistake, then it is easily corrected. If not, you will know why the dosage is higher than normal.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 19:49:22 GMT -5
It's better to be paranoid than have a catastrophe occur and not be prepared for it. Once I move to the country next year, I will take another look at your list and set up a first aid kit as vets are further away.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 19:47:41 GMT -5
Shah was on a dosage of 0.1 at one stage. When he mutilates the vet gives him a series of 3 injections - 1 per week - but have never asked what it was. Saves me trying to give it by mouth.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 19:41:35 GMT -5
There are a couple of pet shops in the Sydney region that specialise in birds and have great cages - expensive but very suitable for smaller birds. Of course, that's no use to you - but keep looking around. You are bound to find something.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 19:38:38 GMT -5
I have a scar on one of my fingers from a cockatoo - he was a pet that I was rescuing and transporting to a carer. The owner wasnt home - she said he was tame and would be no problem. As I had handled many wild birds, I took her at her word. That cocky came out of the cage at a million miles an hour, latched on to my finger and wouldnt let go. When he finally let go I had to go to a friend of mine who lived close by who could treat my finger due to a lot of bleeding from a very deep gash. I am still nervous of large beaks to this day and can fully appreciate the power behind the bite. Not so long ago I was in a bird petshop and a macaw stepped onto my shoulder - I freaked out when I saw the size of the beak so close to my face. The owner wasnt impressed when I asked him to remove the bird as he kept assuring me that the macaw was friendly. I had heard that before
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 16:26:41 GMT -5
I agree with Easttex - this poor bird needs more time. You are on the right track with him but it is going to take a long time for him to settle down. I know I drive everyone crazy with this, but Rocky really could benefit from the Tellington Touch - it will help him enormously and reinforce the bond with you. I will send you a PM with an email address as I know she has worked with birds and has helped me with Shah from time to time.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 16:20:13 GMT -5
I will be getting a new cage for the cockatiels next year and have started looking around at the pet shops but the spacing between the bars is too wide and I can just imagine getting a cockatiel head caught. I also want to get a small outdoor aviary for them so they can spend some time outside in summer. Still tossing up whether to get His Royal Grouchiness a new cage. He doesnt do well with change - and he is in for a very big change next year
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 18, 2015 16:14:44 GMT -5
That's more than I have in my own first aid kit which really only consists of Betadine and band aids I am fortunate that I live close to 2 bird vets so if there are any problems, the birds go straight to them. However, I think you have compiled an excellent first aid list that covers everything. Well done
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 17, 2015 23:23:39 GMT -5
Aaron, I have seen cockatoos in tiny, tiny cages with a chain around one of their legs so they cant fly away. It upsets me greatly. At the end of the day, I dont mind if people have the larger parrots as pets as most parronts give their charges a good life. What really upsets me is when they are trapped in the wild and then stuck in a tiny aviary to breed. And dont get me started on the illegal trafficking of Australian native wildlife!!!!
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 17, 2015 20:24:28 GMT -5
Just as an aside, cockatiels and budgies live in the arid inland areas of Australia. I see Rosellas in the metropolitan area. Lorikeets also lived inland but due to the drought years, moved across the ranges into the suburban areas of the cities. Cockatoos, galahs, etc. also did the same thing. You never feed the larger parrots as if you miss a couple of feedings and you live in a wooden house or there is any wood on your house, they will eat the wood of your house. People like to feed the lorikeets with things like sugar water which is so wrong and is thought to cause a myriad of problems with them. I used to band rehabilitated birds so cant get a bit boring at times - but I do love our Aussie birds and consider myself very lucky to see so many in the wild. I remember many years ago getting a train into the country and a cockatoo flying beside the train for a few seconds. I realised what a magnificant bird they were and what a shame to keep them in such small cages.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jun 17, 2015 16:43:36 GMT -5
I agree with Aaron - quakers should get at least 12 hours of sleep. For new quaker owners, please ask this forum any questions you have as there are a lot of knowledgeable quaker owners here. I have never come across a parrot quite like a quaker and the quaker owners on this forum really helped me when I got Shah - and they continue to help and support me to this day. If you are having a problem, let us know. You will get a variety of options that you can try out.
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