Posted October 15, 200816 yr george passed away during the night . i knew something was wrong as soon as i opened the sliding door and did not receive my normal greeting from him . he was asleep sitting in his water bowl and looks to have gone peacefully . i will miss his curious and friendly nature and knowing he is irreplaceable . he leaves behind betty and 2 young chicks in the nest box
October 15, 200816 yr Author thanks chrissy im not sure what happened to george . i came out this morning and he just looked to have fallen asleep siiting in his bath . my wife said he wasnt very active yesterday so he may have been feeling a little unwell . he didnt go into the nest box with betty and the chicks last night either which was out of the normal . i think he was around the four year old mark
October 16, 200816 yr george passed away during the night . i knew something was wrong as soon as i opened the sliding door and did not receive my normal greeting from him . he was asleep sitting in his water bowl and looks to have gone peacefully . i will miss his curious and friendly nature and knowing he is irreplaceable . he leaves behind betty and 2 young chicks in the nest box I'm so sorry to hear that
October 16, 200816 yr Author hmmmm betty and the two chicks look fine , they both have full crops and she has been eating the soaked seed like its going out of fashion which is about the only thing that has gone right since this morning . jack is still not looking too good in the hospital cage though , not interested in eating or drinking and hasnt moved from in front of the heat lamp . i reckon i will be going to the avian vet in town first thing in the morning if he doesnt improve . and even if he does i will be taking him on monday anyway . all the others look fine too . How are the rest of them going???
October 16, 200816 yr okay mate ... Good idea about the avian vet ... George died rather quickly after looking sick... I hope that Jack pulls through long enough for the vet ... Everything is crossed for you ... Good luck
October 16, 200816 yr Author thanks for all your help today i really appreciate it neat, and thanks to everyone else for the kind words . i will keep posted on what happens okay mate ... Good idea about the avian vet ... George died rather quickly after looking sick... I hope that Jack pulls through long enough for the vet ... Everything is crossed for you ... Good luck
October 19, 200816 yr Author just thought i would give an update on jack(offspring of george) too , he passed away on the way to the vet yesterday after having shown signs of improvement . waiting now for the autopsy to be performed so that i can treat the rest of my flock if necessary . the rest of the birds are showing no signs of illness at this point .
October 19, 200816 yr Please keep us updated ... I hope it is nothing too bad ... Thoughts are with you ....
October 19, 200816 yr Oh no!!! I'm so sorry for another loss. I hope you get some answers and no one else gets sick or worse. Biggest hugs xoxo :rofl:
October 19, 200816 yr They often seem to perk up just before they pass away I have had this happen in the past particularly with a couple of larger parrots and I get my hopes up the sign of improvement means they are on the mend, but sadly, it isnt the case and as the vet told me they often have a "last hurrah" of energy, before they give in to their illness. Sorry to hear of your losses, i hope the rest of your flock remain happy and healthy. :sadsorry:
October 20, 200816 yr Author i just spoke to the avian vet and looks like jack had canker in his respiratory tract and lesions in his bowels consistent with coccsidiosis . possibly passed on from a previously quarantined bird who was a carrier without being infected the speed with which it killed both george and jack who had been separated for about 2 months now makes me think it wasnt passed between the 2 of them . so now im off to drop off stool samples from the rest of my flock to the vet . these diseases cant be treated simultaneously and can be hard to be completely rid of . at least now i know whats going on so can take some positive action and hopefully prevent any more very upsetting losses Edited October 20, 200816 yr by Neat spelling of coccsidiosis
October 20, 200816 yr Oh Mate ... I got your PM ...... I was so hoping I was wrong ...... I am glad that you went and got an autopsy done - Now you can treat - .... Did they tell you about Canker and Coccsidiosis ??
October 20, 200816 yr Author not really neat only that it can be passed by birds feeding each other , i plan to do some research later when i get some free time , any links or shortcuts would be appreciated
October 20, 200816 yr thanks chrissy im not sure what happened to george . i came out this morning and he just looked to have fallen asleep siiting in his bath . my wife said he wasnt very active yesterday so he may have been feeling a little unwell . he didnt go into the nest box with betty and the chicks last night either which was out of the normal . i think he was around the four year old mark Sorry to quote this as this is a sad time for you but 2 weeks ago today my boy Blue died also he was the same age as your bird. People say that there life span is 7-14 years buts vets and bird specialists i have talked to say that 4 is old for a budgie. Im sure you gave him the best life he could ever have had and rest easy knowing that he past away peacefully. ((hugs))
October 20, 200816 yr Author thanks cara , ive had a few live as long as 7 years + , and that was before i knew they needed more than just budgie seed mix to survive . ive had a shocking October so far , 3 of my budgie hens "disappeared" , ive lost 2 of my favourite birds to disease , my 17 year old dog had to be put down too , as well as my 17 year old cat last month . bring on November i say ! Edited October 20, 200816 yr by **Liv**
October 20, 200816 yr You are the 3rd person I know that is strugglering with October .. Me included ... There are some great articles here for you CANKER coccidiosis Edited October 20, 200816 yr by Neat
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