Bumble-ing Along

[GaleriaGila]

Bumbelina!

 

[Inger]

It just never stops amazing me that I have such complete trust from her that she’ll happily curl up in my fingers and fall asleep. What a life.


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[AmyMyBlueFront]

Whatever you're doing Inger,keep it up,it's working!



Jim

 

[LaManuka]

It’s so lovely and a little miraculous how trusting these tiny fragile creatures are, and such a sweet photo of your darling Bumble!

 

[Inger]

It’s so lovely and a little miraculous how trusting these tiny fragile creatures are, and such a sweet photo of your darling Bumble!

Yes! Miraculous is exactly what it feels like. [emoji170]


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[GaleriaGila]

I'm so grateful that you share these precious little moments with those of us who are too shifty to deserve such trusting endearments. Okay, I have to know, does she let you sniff and snuggle when she's all puffed up and snoozey like that????????????????

I HAVE TO KNOW!!!!!!!

 

[LaManuka]

It’s so lovely and a little miraculous how trusting these tiny fragile creatures are, and such a sweet photo of your darling Bumble!

Yes! Miraculous is exactly what it feels like. [emoji170]


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Thanks Inger, I posted that while Lilly was snoozing and having her head scratched, I think she was channeling Bumble at the time!

 

[Inger]

I'm so grateful that you share these precious little moments with those of us who are too shifty to deserve such trusting endearments. Okay, I have to know, does she let you sniff and snuggle when she's all puffed up and snoozey like that????????????????

I HAVE TO KNOW!!!!!!!

You asked at a perfect moment. I was able to snap this just for you.

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[Inger]

I'm so grateful that you share these precious little moments with those of us who are too shifty to deserve such trusting endearments. Okay, I have to know, does she let you sniff and snuggle when she's all puffed up and snoozey like that????????????????

I HAVE TO KNOW!!!!!!!

And for a more complete answer, I can sniff pretty much any time, but she doesn’t really snuggle. Partly on me-I want to be very careful that she doesn’t think I’m a nest or a boyfriend so I’m careful how I touch her and where I let her sit.

And please remember, she can be a handful too! She has definitely taken some lessons from Uncle Rickeybird!


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[LaManuka]

Awwww Inger ubercute pic!

 

[Inger]

Bumble had her “baby well check” yesterday. She weighed in at 34 grams, which seemed high to me but the vet said she prefers to feel the bird rather than rely just in the number, and Bum isn’t chunky at all. Physical exam was all good, and labs will be back in a day or two.

So. My vet (yes, she’s a CAV) is also a certified Fear Free Vet and is spearheading the development of an avian-focused fear free program. The program has a lot of components, one of which is light anesthesia for blood tests, followed by a reversal drug to wake up. Bird (a) holds still during test, reducing risk of injury, and (b) doesn’t remember the scary stuff. Last year it went fine. This year she woke up nauseated and seemed to still be out of it for quite a while. They gave her an anti-nausea med and another dose of reversal med and she perked up a bit. But she was not herself all night, acted like she didn’t know who I was, and basically had me beside myself with worry. This morning she’s back to full lovebug status and I’m so relieved. Needless to say, we’ll be refusing that part of her visit next year.

I love everything else about the vet and the entire clinic. I doubt I will be changing. I’ll just be an active participant in her health care.


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[LeaKP]

Aw little Bumble so glad she’s ok.


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[Inger]

Aw little Bumble so glad she’s ok.


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Thanks, me too. That visit wasn’t fear free for me!


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[Amsterdam]

So cute im melting !!!

 

[Inger]

So cute im melting !!!

I melt a lot [emoji23] she’s really the love of my life.


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[SailBoat]

Small Parrots are no easy client when is comes to getting the dosage prefect. When working with our DYH Amazon at 500 grams, a 1/32 of a percent off is barely noticeable. At 34 grams, a very different story. Add the reality that each Parrot's reaction differs to medication.

Its a reality of the medical industry; even with Julio's huge medical file, I cover the finer points of dealing with him each time. To a very specific point, Julio requires three people to hold him properly! The CAV, the AVT and yup, me. Although, he is one of their regular visitors, they are likely to forget just how strong a True Flyer really is and will try a two person hold. Surprise, it doesn't work!

The point I'm making is that it is really up to us to set and define the ground rules each and every time. Understanding that over a single month, your Avian Professional has likely seen 300 - 500 plus other clients.

At a recent visit, they informed me that they had changed to their removing the Parrot from the carrier by reaching into a cat carrier with a bath towel and two hands. Surprise, Julio came out of the carrier under the towel and beelined it to me.

 

[Inger]

Small Parrots are no easy client when is comes to getting the dosage prefect. When working with our DYH Amazon at 500 grams, a 1/32 of a percent off is barely noticeable. At 34 grams, a very different story. Add the reality that each Parrot's reaction differs to medication.

Its a reality of the medical industry; even with Julio's huge medical file, I cover the finer points of dealing with him each time. To a very specific point, Julio requires three people to hold him properly! The CAV, the AVT and yup, me. Although, he is one of their regular visitors, they are likely to forget just how strong a True Flyer really is and will try a two person hold. Surprise, it doesn't work!

The point I'm making is that it is really up to us to set and define the ground rules each and every time. Understanding that over a single month, your Avian Professional has likely seen 300 - 500 plus other clients.

At a recent visit, they informed me that they had changed to their removing the Parrot from the carrier by reaching into a cat carrier with a bath towel and two hands. Surprise, Julio came out of the carrier under the towel and beelined it to me.

Yes, exactly! I’m in charge, and now that I know she has a negative reaction, we won’t be using that technique again. And nobody knows our fids better than we do. And they DO listen when I say things so I feel comfortable that it won’t be a problem. If I’m mistaken, well I live near the big city. They aren’t the only game in town.


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[wrench13]

We are happy Bibble has a good report with the CAV. I would be scared to have t0 handle such a small little bird. Is she relatively calm? Our vet calls Salty "Amazon light" becasue her asst can handle him by herself, and doesnt even use a towel to hold him. Vet visits are no big deal as a result and Salty just shrugs them off.

 

[Inger]

We are happy Bibble has a good report with the CAV. I would be scared to have t0 handle such a small little bird. Is she relatively calm? Our vet calls Salty "Amazon light" becasue her asst can handle him by herself, and doesnt even use a towel to hold him. Vet visits are no big deal as a result and Salty just shrugs them off.

She reacts well to bird people, so the CAV is able to handle her easily for the physical exam. She did get a bit flighty though.


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[TiredOldMan]

At Gracie's yearly checkup this year she tried to go to the CAV's shoulder. She is not a shoulder surfer. Surprised me! And when it was over wouldn't take her favorite treat(not surprising).