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Re: Injured Parrotlet
Posted by GreyLady on 8/27/09

I wish you would have given your general location so I would
know if this list has any chance of helping you.
Unfortunately, there are still many areas where avian vets
are few and far between. Many bird owners still have to go
quite a way to get to one. Of course I can only take a guess
but it sounds like the little guy may be have had a head or
neck injury. It sounds neurological and if so, only a good
vet is going to be able to help. Keeping him as quiet and
stress free as possible is the right decision but unless you
can get him to a vet, somewhere, somehow, I don't know what
else you can do. Do make sure he doesn't get chilled. An
ill or injured bird can have a hard time maintaining body
temperature so keep that in mind. If you get him past this,
for future reference, never just turn one loose right after a
clip. Always let them test the new clip over a soft surface
like a bed or very thick carpet. They have to learn their
new limitations first. If he flew into something, that is an
indication of an uneven clip and/or an over clip. I would
not have another clip done by whoever did this one. I'd say
they did not know what they were doing. Best of luck to you.


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Posts on this thread, including this one

• Injured Parrotlet, 8/25/09, by Cathy.
• Re: Injured Parrotlet, 8/27/09, by GreyLady.