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[susie]

hi All Im new here and looking to always keep learning about my parrot..He has some medical conditions that I am working on.... Zig is a U2 with history of cloacal prolapse, and some really bad social behaviors... screaming. very hormonal...currently under the care of avian vets at cornell university in Ithica NY...always looking to learn more

 

[Spiritbird]

Hello there and welcome to a great place to learn and meet other parrot crazy people. Was your bird re-homed?

 

[susie]

I adopted ziggy 4 years ago and he has had 3 surgeries for prolapse... he was prolapsed when I adopted him from a bird rescue, and has done very well with the last one in march... they also did ventplasty the last time... he is sooooo stubborn... the biggest problem I have had with him other than the prolapse is that he doesnt eat any fresh anything!!! the only thing he will eat other than pellets is cooked oatmeal and pizza crust (discovered accidentally when he helped himself to our dinner) He is very hormonal and will attempt the sexual behaviors frequently... and screams incessently!! if he is in his cage... he is a very unaggressive bird, never been nasty, never bit anybody on purpose (accidental nips while playing dont count) so I count my blessings... he is not possessive of me, my husband or son, and loves to go into public (on his leash of course!) when he is out of his cage you couldnt ask for a better bird, but sometimes I have to get things done around the house, and have to wear earplugs or turn the music up real loud! We love him dearly, but like a baby, he can be very trying....he is currently recieving lupron injections monthly, but their effectiveness is very nonconsistant..

 

[Mel]

Welcome Susie. Sounds like you have your hands full!! Ziggy is one lucky bird to have ended up with such a devoted guardian

 

[HRH Di]

Welcome. I agree with Mel, Ziggy is very lucky to have found you.

 

[cnyguy]

Welcome, Susie-- and Ziggy! I'm sure Ziggy will get the best of care at Cornell; their veterinary medicine department is among the best anywhere. All the best to you both.