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Post by jellybean on Feb 17, 2022 19:07:06 GMT
I'm so sorry loz, it must be very stressful to watch.
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Post by Loz on Feb 17, 2022 19:30:33 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 17, 2022 20:18:29 GMT
Oh, I'm so sorry, Poor Brown Jenkin. How old is he?
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Post by Loz on Feb 17, 2022 23:29:56 GMT
Oh, I'm so sorry, Poor Brown Jenkin. How old is he? Thank you. He is, I believe around three years old. Probably a bit over that so not an unexpected innings in terms of longevity.
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Post by Loz on Feb 18, 2022 9:48:45 GMT
I'm watching Brown Jenkin a lot at the moment, he spends most of the time sleeping now. It's easier seeing that than his struggles to move around. In the meantime, the business of being a parrot continues. Patch is slow at learning that the feeding station is not the best place to try to sleep A trip to my sister's yesterday featured an illness-delayed Christmas Day celebration. She got me a couple of these mugs Mr Hibs insisted upon a selfie. Why so stern, Mr Hibs? A new plant was presented to the birbs. Chocobo wasted no time getting a face-full of mud. She certainly doesn't let the grass grow ... b'dum* tsh
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 18, 2022 10:26:14 GMT
Sadly gerbils and hamsters don't live very long I hope Brown Jenkin can still carry on for a little while yet. Is he still eating and drinking? What a cute photo of Patch sleeping with his mates. That's a cute cup. I'm using my budgie cup today too.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 18, 2022 10:26:43 GMT
Sadly gerbils and hamsters don't live very long I hope Brown Jenkin can still carry on for a little while yet. Is he still eating and drinking? What a cute photo of Patch sleeping with his mates. That's a cute cup. I'm using my budgie cup today too.
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Post by Loz on Feb 18, 2022 10:38:40 GMT
Marianne Marlow, BJ has just fed himself a little. Up until now he's only accepted a half-peanut, which I figured I'd give him as it's better than nothing. Not seen him drink although he has some greens and a piece of apple available to him. He seems more alert right now than he's been for the past 48 hours, it may be that he's rallying a little. He's still dreadfully uncoordinated and finds walking difficult. He's a fighter!
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 18, 2022 10:40:56 GMT
Poor little guy. As long as you can see he's not suffering then I guess it's best to just see if he'll accept food and water. Will he drink if you offer him some water in a medicine cup? Marianne Marlow, BJ has just fed himself a little. Up until now he's only accepted a half-peanut, which I figured I'd give him as it's better than nothing. Not seen him drink although he has some greens and a piece of apple available to him. He seems more alert right now than he's been for the past 48 hours, it may be that he's rallying a little. He's still dreadfully uncoordinated and finds walking difficult. He's a fighter!
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Post by Loz on Feb 18, 2022 10:53:46 GMT
He's shown no inclination to drink when offered. He may have snuck a bite of apple or broccoli when I wasn't looking. I've just spotted him grooming himself - awkwardly but determinedly. A limited recovery seems possible and as I cannot detect any sign that he's in pain or suffering, I am as content as I can be for now. Thanks for your concern, Marianne, that's kind
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Post by Loz on Feb 18, 2022 11:53:20 GMT
A video of Brown Jenkin just now. My goatness he is fighting back hard. He managed to get himself up his tube and back down it again. I gave him half a peanut as a reward.
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Post by Loz on Feb 18, 2022 11:53:43 GMT
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Post by ffiscool on Feb 18, 2022 14:31:53 GMT
so glad he is perking up.. it is so hard to see when they are ill
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Post by jellybean on Feb 18, 2022 14:38:08 GMT
You wouldn't know there was anything wrong with him.
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Post by Loz on Feb 18, 2022 14:41:41 GMT
You wouldn't know there was anything wrong with him. He's super sleepy and wonky on his pins but he seems to be getting a little better, bless him.
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