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Post by Loz on Feb 14, 2023 15:59:46 GMT
I've seen Herman do tis a few time now - flapping his wings in unison, really fast but without taking off or flying anywhere. It's either testing out their capability or releasing tension/cramp/anxiety, in my view. He doesn't exhibit any signs of distress afterwards. (Although last time, he was squawking a fair bit - some choice language, I can tell you).
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Post by Hezz on Feb 15, 2023 1:41:22 GMT
He is exercising his wing without the danger of damage. Birds will often do this if they aren’t able to get out for a fly, and young birds will do so to strengthen their pecs before and while still learning to fly.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 15, 2023 10:44:22 GMT
Yes George flaps his wings while not trying to take off too. He squawks angrily while he does it. I think he's frustrated at not being able to fly.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 15, 2023 10:45:37 GMT
Penny does it a little bit too, but she can't flap very fast and she faces her head one way and then then other while she does it. My JoJo used to do the same (also flightless)
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Post by Loz on Feb 15, 2023 11:05:20 GMT
As mentioned in the Flock thread, Herman is grounded again after a bit of flight time this morning. He seems happy enough, not like Eeyore who is a bit grumpy about being incarcerated along with Herman. The boys are keeping each other company and being very companionable.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Feb 15, 2023 15:18:44 GMT
If he does have a sprain, hopefully it will heal soon and he'll be doing the mad dash flying with the others. Does it seem to be getting better, slowly?
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Post by Loz on Feb 15, 2023 15:50:52 GMT
It's either a sprain or a knock, TPM, my guess is a sprain. He is getting better but it is only because we are doing the hard thing and keeping him caged for now. Aww, Squeak is visiting the two caged lads, bless her  |
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Post by Loz on Feb 17, 2023 16:21:14 GMT
I am pleased to report that Herman is now showing no signs of discomfort with his left wing and seems to be active and flying normally.  This is a pic of his back - you can clearly see that the longest flight feather on his left wing is missing. I am again wondering if tweetiepiesmom was right about a difficult moult being the root of the problem. |
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Post by ladybird on Feb 17, 2023 17:09:08 GMT
👏👏That’s great news .
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Feb 17, 2023 17:12:18 GMT
Whatever the cause, I'm so happy it was short lived and he's back to his normal self! I love that pic of him. He's got his head half turned, keeping an eye on you.  |
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Post by criswell on Feb 17, 2023 23:10:42 GMT
I'm glad Herman's wing is feeling better now. That's a relief for both of you.
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