|
Post by ffiscool on Aug 19, 2022 15:57:32 GMT
It’s incredible how many complexities there can be to the little buds.
Whatever the reason, it’s great he’ll still come to one of you, given he’s had to have meds. Maybe he knows it helps him.
Maybe a finger is more threatening than a closed hand
|
|
|
Post by ladybird on Aug 20, 2022 15:31:42 GMT
No improvement in his foot. It was really bothering him yesterday he was biting it a lot, so I decided to give him some Metacam and examine it best I could. As I held him he was pushing my hand away with his curled up toes….so I don’t think he has hurt the actual leg. His toes felt warm and he didn’t mind me uncurling them…..So I do think it’s some sort of numbness. He can perch with the toes uncurled but is a bit wobbly, and he gets round the cage by jumping. Sadly he isn’t too keen to leave his cage , I expect because he can’t run all over me as normal. Hopefully he will settle down and learn to live with it.
|
|
|
Post by Loz on Aug 20, 2022 15:57:51 GMT
I think he will adapt, Ladybird. It just takes them time.
|
|
|
Post by criswell on Aug 23, 2022 5:56:12 GMT
I'm sorry to hear Charlie is having trouble with his foot. He is such a brave little guy. How is he doing now Ladybird?
|
|
|
Post by ladybird on Aug 23, 2022 7:53:57 GMT
He has his up and down days regarding his underlying condition, some days very quiet and depressed looking and others more lively and talks a lot. His foot remains the same but he gets around his cage alright. He isn’t wanting to come out as much, but I just leave that to him…….I give him Metacam if I think he needs it ….. I do everything I can to keep him happy 🙂
|
|
|
Post by Loz on Aug 23, 2022 8:04:43 GMT
No one can fault the job you ladybird are doing, looking after Charlie and keeping him happy.
|
|
|
Post by ladybird on Aug 23, 2022 8:36:55 GMT
I was just sitting having my breakfast and he joined me……so he had his breakfast sitting on my shoulder…..this is what’s on his face…😋
|
|
|
Post by Loz on Aug 23, 2022 8:49:29 GMT
Handsome little food-face that he is ... 😂
|
|
|
Post by ffiscool on Aug 23, 2022 12:01:46 GMT
Aww, cute. He’s so attached to you which is lovely
|
|
|
Post by ladybird on Aug 27, 2022 10:23:33 GMT
Charlie’s is doing well just now. His toes remain paralysed and he continues to bite at them, but it doesn’t stop him getting round his cage, and crawling all over me 😄. His new morning habit is having his special food at breakfast time sitting with me while I eat mine. I am pleased about this as he eats a lot of it and I know it’s good for him. He is often very quiet and sleeping during the day, so I don’t kid myself that he is a well budgie, but considering what he has been through, he amazes me. He is still talking a lot, and he new phrase is……Come here you little monkey and give me a kiss ….and….Come on Charlie you can do it.
|
|
|
Post by Loz on Aug 27, 2022 10:27:23 GMT
That is a very welcome, charming and amusing update, ladybird. I'm glad he's doing this well and it's all credit, to you and to Charlie for both being proper grafters. You can do it, Charlie!
|
|
Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,780
|
Post by Marianne Marlow on Aug 27, 2022 10:34:56 GMT
That's lovely ladybird. Charlie is obviously still enjoying life with you
|
|
|
Post by tweetiepiesmom on Aug 27, 2022 15:32:34 GMT
Very, very sweet! Much happiness to you both.
|
|
|
Post by criswell on Aug 28, 2022 22:10:41 GMT
I'm glad Charlie is doing well. It's lovely that he has breakfast with you and it's great to hear that he's happy and learning new phrases. He is such a super star. And so are you ladybird. You take the very best care of Charlie
|
|
|
Post by ariella on Aug 29, 2022 13:27:16 GMT
This is really good news ladybird. Both you and Charlie have been through a lot. So lovely that he is enjoying life and I’m sure his better days are uplifting for you. What a tenacious little chap he is!
|
|