Worried About One of My Birds

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Ruthanne

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She hasn't been acting herself for a few days, sleeping more than usual during the day. She is eating. Not playing with her toys and does not seem to be as alert as usual. I've noticed the cere above her beak has some over-growth but she had the same thing last year and it shed itself.

So, I can't sleep because I'm worried and feel I must keep an eye on her all the time now. She is 4 years old.

I called my gentleman friend and told him about her and how I may need to see the Avian Vet with her. Told him it's 15 miles away--way out from here. He said he would take us there if need be. I will be keeping a keen eye on Alice. The Avian Vet has emergency services or at least they used to. I'm going to call and ask them how they are seeing birds now. I mean to find out if it is curbside or what. Oh how we worry about our babies, don't we?


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Ruthanne said:
She hasn't been acting herself for a few days, sleeping more than usual during the day. She is eating. Not playing with her toys and does not seem to be as alert as usual. I've noticed the cere above her beak has some over-growth but she had the same thing last year and it shed itself.

So, I can't sleep because I'm worried and feel I must keep an eye on her all the time now. She is 4 years old.

I called my gentleman friend and told him about her and how I may need to see the Avian Vet with her. Told him it's 15 miles away--way out from here. He said he would take us there if need be. I will be keeping a keen eye on Alice. The Avian Vet has emergency services or at least they used to. I'm going to call and ask them how they are seeing birds now. I mean to find out if it is curbside or what. Oh how we worry about our babies, don't we?


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How is Alice now? Did you call the vet yet? She's beautiful, yes we worry they are our babies. 🌹
 
I am of the camp that would take a pet in for professional observation the instant I noticed change in it.

I think you should accept your friends offer, Ruthanne, and make the trip to see the vet.
 

I am sorry she's not her usual self, Ruth, and of course that has effects on you, too. :(

It's good that she has you to watch over her,
and that you have a ride, if you decide you need one.
It is also good for you to call that Vet and see what the particulars would be, so you'd know.
 
Ruthanne said:
She hasn't been acting herself for a few days, sleeping more than usual during the day. She is eating. Not playing with her toys and does not seem to be as alert as usual. I've noticed the cere above her beak has some over-growth but she had the same thing last year and it shed itself.

So, I can't sleep because I'm worried and feel I must keep an eye on her all the time now. She is 4 years old.

I called my gentleman friend and told him about her and how I may need to see the Avian Vet with her. Told him it's 15 miles away--way out from here. He said he would take us there if need be. I will be keeping a keen eye on Alice. The Avian Vet has emergency services or at least they used to. I'm going to call and ask them how they are seeing birds now. I mean to find out if it is curbside or what. Oh how we worry about our babies, don't we?


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I feel with you Ruthanne......This is how we feel being good pet parents.....Hope she gets feeling better.....Wish our little family ones could talk, and tell us how they're feeling.
 
MickaC said:
I feel with you Ruthanne......This is how we feel being good pet parents.....Hope she gets feeling better.....Wish our little family ones could talk, and tell us how they're feeling.
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Yes, part of the problem is that we have to guess how they are feeling based on how they are acting. One of my birds died just recently, but he was 8 years old, so he had come to the end. I noticed how blue his feet were, so I wrapped him in an old sock and held him in my hands. He quietly passed away. It was all very peaceful.
 
Rosemarie said:
Yes, part of the problem is that we have to guess how they are feeling based on how they are acting. One of my birds died just recently, but he was 8 years old, so he had come to the end. I noticed how blue his feet were, so I wrapped him in an old sock and held him in my hands. He quietly passed away. It was all very peaceful.
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So sorry for your loss.....i commend you and all pet parents, being there, and doing for them, till that unwanted departure.....I do think he knew you were comforting him.
 
Having my bird for over 15 years I know how you feel when a problem arises. I would take her to the vet but in the meantime I definitely would check to make sure the airway isn't blocked. Maybe,if you can get close enough you could wipe the area with a dampened Q tip. It would do no harm.
 
So sorry, Ruth. I know the stress of worrying over our bird-babies. They are such fragile things. Having lost one to what I can only call 'sudden death,' I'm a bit paranoid about their well-being. Literally, I came home from work, greeted them all by name as always and all was well, turned my back to wash out a cup, and heard a faint plop from the cage.

With another of my birds, I noticed in the morning that there was poop residue on her bottom. I had to go to work, but planned to isolate her and get her to the vet the next day. She was gone by the time I returned home.

It's amazing how they worm their way into our hearts. I do hope Alice recovers! Wishing you both the best.
 
Has anyone heard from Ruthanne?
Did her bird recover? Is she grieving?
I find myself worrying about her, and frankly I rather miss all the "happy" posts that she brings.
 
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