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Post by whiterabbit on Apr 6, 2015 19:30:14 GMT -5
My buddy Echo, flew onto my fence early one morning and when I went over he hopped onto my finger right away. I took him inside and later got a cage and some seed and the rest is history. I know he belonged to someone before, because he has a good vocabulary and can even sing 2 lines of 'La Cucaracha'. The climate here in PR is tropical so I know he was comfortable in the outdoors. However, he enjoys being indoors, and doesn't bolt for the screendoors when I come and go.
I was looking to learn some things about his care and keeping him healthy. That's why I joined this forum.
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Post by cnyguy on Apr 6, 2015 19:56:21 GMT -5
Welcome! It sounds like Echo is happy he found you.  Feel free to ask whatever questions you may have-- and enjoy reading through the Forum posts, where there's lots of information and good advice. |
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Post by aaron on Apr 6, 2015 21:26:22 GMT -5
Greetings to you and Echo! These Quakers are really quite amazing little creatures. We are here to help if you have any questions! Do you have any prior bird experience or is Echo your first foray into the avian world? |
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Post by easttex on Apr 7, 2015 5:05:36 GMT -5
Welcome! I got to visit PR a couple times years ago, and thought it was beautiful. And tame Quakers coming from out of nowhere would make it that much better. It's amazing how many wind up with Quakers this way. I hope you'll enjoy Echo's company for many years to come. |
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Post by biteybird on Apr 7, 2015 6:37:12 GMT -5
Welcome, whiterabbit and Echo! I don't know where PR is (do you mean Puerto Rico?), as I am in Australia. As the others have said, please read the numerous threads and posts and you will find lots of info! |
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Post by julianna on Apr 7, 2015 13:26:00 GMT -5
Howdy to whiterabbit and Echo. I think you will find having a quaker for a pet much more different than you can imagine. These little guys are really smart and will make you their slave in no time. lol
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Post by whiterabbit on Apr 7, 2015 20:12:51 GMT -5
Welcome! It sounds like Echo is happy he found you. Feel free to ask whatever questions you may have-- and enjoy reading through the Forum posts, where there's lots of information and good advice. Thank you. He seems to be adjusting. He has his little quirks, but don't we all? He has lost a lot of feathers off his chest and also a bit on the forward edges of the wings(when they're folded). I think he may have plucked them out during the first few days after his arrival. Is there anything else that might cause this? What should I keep my eyes open to? Other than that he seems chipper and healthy and nice clear eyes. I think the feathers are growing back in. Thanks again in advance for your kind help. (I am not familiar yet with the forum, but I think I saw where I should post these questions on the plucking...Sorry) wr |
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Post by whiterabbit on Apr 7, 2015 20:24:53 GMT -5
Saludos to all,
Thanks Aaron, I used to have a few bluecrowns a long time ago. This little guy is a completely different little tyke.
And to you easttex, this is a neat place to live.
Hello biteybird, descriptive name, yes? Right on, Puerto Rico. I have a son that lives in your neck of the woods in Manila. I visit him usually once every year or so.
Howdy back to you julianna, I think I know exactly what you mean already after only a short time.
Thanks to all for the warm welcome.
wr
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Post by easttex on Apr 8, 2015 9:26:37 GMT -5
It probably is from plucking, but plucking can be caused by many things. With a normal molt, you may see lots of feathers dropped, but you won't see bare patches. With any bird that starts plucking, an avian vet visit is in order, but I'd say it's even more crucial for Echo, since he may have been exposed to a lot while out on his own.
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Post by aaron on Apr 8, 2015 10:58:10 GMT -5
Definitely a good idea to get Echo to an avian vet as soon as you can-- like easttex said, there's a lot of different reasons why plucking might occur, and being out in the wild exposes them to a lot, so you want to get ahead of any potential issues and not wait for them to spiral into real difficulties.
Owning a Quaker is a very unique experience. Certainly takes over your life, but they can be so sweet and so loyal and so smart, it is very rewarding. It sounds like you've got a good little buddy there already. Your experience with bluecrowns will certainly be useful, even if Quakers are quite different. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have! We are happy to help!
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Post by julianna on Apr 8, 2015 13:24:51 GMT -5
I don't about the water supply that Echo could have been subjected to... but I was thinking that maybe a bath or shower would be good for him. My quaker usually takes a bath in the bathroom sink about every 3-4 days. A lot of other people on here take their quakers in the shower with them or give them a perch in the shower. Maybe it will work for you as well? For a bath give warm water but not too warm... just a little on the cool side.
If he doesn't like either place then just give him a nice bowl to wade in.
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Post by whiterabbit on Apr 9, 2015 18:26:27 GMT -5
Thanks to all for your timely advice. I'll check with my sources and see about getting Echo to an avian vet soon. His feathers are growing back on his chest...little white and grey tufts about a 1/4" long.
Thanks about the bathing tips and juliann, I noticed him trying to squeeze into his drinking bowl (impossible), so I set out a large flat container and he dove right in. Loves to splash around and jump in and out.
later
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