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Post by samwiseg on Nov 9, 2019 10:23:47 GMT
Totally agree with that Marianne Marlow - helenmat should have no regrests at all so she shouldn't need to beat herself up!
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Post by jellybean on Nov 9, 2019 10:39:52 GMT
I got Ben & Max from a breeder helenmat, and Ben developed scaly mites on his legs and feet, but same as you, I noticed it quickly and it cleared up in no time. They can still have scaly mites either bought from a reputable breeder, or a pet shop. He will be fine, and by the sounds of him he'll be just what Eric needs, a little play friend.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 9, 2019 10:47:56 GMT
Yes. I got Monty from a petshop in 2009 and he had a rough beak and the start of scaly. He was treated pretty sharpish by me even though I had barely any budgie knowledge back then.
Eric, his friend only lived two months as I did not spot the signs of him being ill when I picked him out.
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Post by samwiseg on Nov 9, 2019 10:52:53 GMT
Well I got Nubby from a breeder too and phoned him to let him know that we had to treat him for scaly, and said he may wish to treat his lot in the same cage he came from
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Post by helenmat on Nov 9, 2019 11:02:07 GMT
Thanks guys you are all great when there are doubts. Right at this moment Eric yes Eric is sat on the top of Archies cage! You know the bird that doesn't come out. I have cleaned out Archies cage and he was sat on Eric so I put Archie away while I cleaned out Eric and now they are the other way round.
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Post by jellybean on Nov 9, 2019 11:12:13 GMT
That is how it started with Ben & Sam, when I took Sam into the living room to meet Ben, he flew down to the top of Sam's cage, after watching the interaction for a little while I opened the doors of Sam's cage and Ben flew in.... They've been inseparable ever since.
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Post by helenmat on Nov 9, 2019 11:18:40 GMT
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Post by jellybean on Nov 9, 2019 11:26:04 GMT
O.M.G. I can't tell you how happy I am for you helenmat. You couldn't have wished for a better start.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Nov 9, 2019 11:35:49 GMT
That is an amazing start!!
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Post by helenmat on Nov 9, 2019 11:37:44 GMT
I'm smiling from ear to ear. I'll deal with the scaly face, its worth it!
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Post by Hezz on Nov 9, 2019 11:39:58 GMT
Why feel naughty, helenmat?? Looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship, to me. Scaly face is not life-threatening unless left untreated as a chronic disease. OMG I didn't realise they were so close in colouring, even though Archie is a pied! Great photos and I hope the bromance continues.
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Post by helenmat on Nov 9, 2019 11:42:46 GMT
Hello Hezz , is it 11.40 in the morning or are you up late? They are close arnt they apart from Archies wings.
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Post by Hezz on Nov 9, 2019 11:48:57 GMT
Hello Hezz, is it 11.40 in the morning or are you up late? They are close aunt they apart from Archies wings. I'm up late - late for me, anyway.
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Post by samwiseg on Nov 9, 2019 11:53:44 GMT
OH HOW SWEET! I can see this is going to be so good for all HAPPY FACES ALL ROUND!!!
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Post by helenmat on Nov 9, 2019 13:02:22 GMT
Hello Hezz , is it 11.40 in the morning or are you up late? They are close aunt they apart from Archies wings. I'm up late - late for me, anyway. Sweet dreams x
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