Misscazzy
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So my boss and landlord had a Sun Conure named Tuti. He was her husband's bird, but he is currently away in the military. She has been left to care for Tuti, and now that her daughter is in college and her other daughter is back in high school, no one is home to be with poor Tuti. He seems to be suffering with the circumstances. So she asked me if we would take Tuti from her since she knows we have our Green Cheek, at least until her husband returns from Afghanistan.
We agreed immediately and got Tuti this morning. His cage is a good size, but that's about the only thing I can say about his circumstances. He has VERY watery stools, but I don't know if this is stress-related or diet-related. She was feeding him wet white bread, parakeet seeds, and occasionally fruits and veggies. I don't know how long this diet persisted, or anything about changing it. I just know it needs to change ASAP. I worry about putting more stress on the little guy, he doesn't seem to be in the best health. I don't know for sure, but it looks like he may have plucked some, or maybe he's starting a molt, or something....but his feathers are coming out(like two little ones that i've seen in the last few hours), and he has a little bit of a bald spot on the back of his head.
Does anyone know if that's the beginning of a molt, or other possibilities? Also, how long should I monitor his poops before taking him to our Avian Vet?
Lastly, he doesn't have toenails on his one foot. My boss told me he was born like that, so I don't think it was fight related, but as a result he doesn't have very strong grip with that foot. His nails on the other foot are VERY sharp, and i'd like to get them trimmed, but i'd worry he wouldn't be able to stand up. Anyone have advice for that situation?
I'm sorry if any of these questions are stupid, or if i've left out any crucial information. I just feel a little overwhelmed, and really want to help Tuti to be healthy and happy!
Our Green Cheek is on a pellet diet, with added veggies from our dinner at night, and thought this would be a good thing to feed Tuti. But I don't want to stress him out so much I kill him. PLEASE someone help me out.
BY THE WAY Tuti is friendly. No biting, and steps up whenever asked. He wasn't clipped, so we did that this morning at a local pet store. Says his name, and has a pretty calm demeanor. My boss believes he is 3 years old. And given that I don't know if he is sick or not, should I keep him away from our Green Cheek? (Out of the same room?) Our bedroom is the only room with windows, so I wouldn't want to put him anywhere else...I'm not sure what to do.
I think that's everything. Please!!!! Any information you can give me to help with this situation would be greatly appreciated.
We agreed immediately and got Tuti this morning. His cage is a good size, but that's about the only thing I can say about his circumstances. He has VERY watery stools, but I don't know if this is stress-related or diet-related. She was feeding him wet white bread, parakeet seeds, and occasionally fruits and veggies. I don't know how long this diet persisted, or anything about changing it. I just know it needs to change ASAP. I worry about putting more stress on the little guy, he doesn't seem to be in the best health. I don't know for sure, but it looks like he may have plucked some, or maybe he's starting a molt, or something....but his feathers are coming out(like two little ones that i've seen in the last few hours), and he has a little bit of a bald spot on the back of his head.
Does anyone know if that's the beginning of a molt, or other possibilities? Also, how long should I monitor his poops before taking him to our Avian Vet?
Lastly, he doesn't have toenails on his one foot. My boss told me he was born like that, so I don't think it was fight related, but as a result he doesn't have very strong grip with that foot. His nails on the other foot are VERY sharp, and i'd like to get them trimmed, but i'd worry he wouldn't be able to stand up. Anyone have advice for that situation?
I'm sorry if any of these questions are stupid, or if i've left out any crucial information. I just feel a little overwhelmed, and really want to help Tuti to be healthy and happy!
Our Green Cheek is on a pellet diet, with added veggies from our dinner at night, and thought this would be a good thing to feed Tuti. But I don't want to stress him out so much I kill him. PLEASE someone help me out.
BY THE WAY Tuti is friendly. No biting, and steps up whenever asked. He wasn't clipped, so we did that this morning at a local pet store. Says his name, and has a pretty calm demeanor. My boss believes he is 3 years old. And given that I don't know if he is sick or not, should I keep him away from our Green Cheek? (Out of the same room?) Our bedroom is the only room with windows, so I wouldn't want to put him anywhere else...I'm not sure what to do.
I think that's everything. Please!!!! Any information you can give me to help with this situation would be greatly appreciated.
