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Post by Moogie on Jul 21, 2012 8:22:19 GMT
oh goodness me,yesterday Elfie brought up some of his seed again...It wasn't as much as the last time this happened,last time he couldn't stop and LOADS were coming out,this time he must have done it a few times in the day and once in the evening a 3-4 seeds were coming up but still got me worried...i have phoned the vet and have him booked in for Monday...Today he seems totally fine,he has eaten and is playing and making alot of noise so i am hoping it was just a one of and maybe he had something stuck as he has been chewing and stripping the bark of his perch... Any way fingers crossed  |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jul 21, 2012 9:21:27 GMT
He could have just overeaten, Lilek did this once and there was so much seed, I didn't think it would stop coming out! But you're right to consult a vet. Fingers crossed  x |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 21, 2012 9:44:44 GMT
Oh, Moogie, not the Elf! He isn't trying to get cute with something, is he? He must be about that age.......... not onto a shiny surface, mirror or whatever? But whenever Bluey did this on a surface, he ate it up again .......... Sparky has always managed to find someone willing to take his - first Blue and now Smudge. Lucky boy, he is well-loved.
I do hope it is just something like Elfie reaching that particular age, but will be looking for your GOOD news from the vet after your Monday visit. Fingers and feathers crossed. xx
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Post by Moogie on Jul 21, 2012 10:07:10 GMT
Thanks guys xx
Well he seems totally fine now
Hezz,he doesnt have a mirror or any thing shiny but he has been what looks like kissing his perches and other toys,he goes to them and sort of pecks/kisses really fast at them?? is this him "getting cute"?
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Post by stace on Jul 21, 2012 12:49:30 GMT
From what you've said, it sounds like typical regurgitation/feeding to me - acting out his natural instinct to feed a mate or chick but substituting his favourite toys.
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Post by Moogie on Jul 21, 2012 14:37:20 GMT
Thanks Stace
I didnt see him actually do it to a toy but he was sat near to one,when he kisses the perches ect its when he is normally excited and chirping 9never brings up seeds) ....He was just sat and i thought he was going to yawn but instead brought the seed up!??
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Post by Hezz on Jul 22, 2012 1:46:09 GMT
Thanks guys xx Well he seems totally fine now Hezz,he doesnt have a mirror or any thing shiny but he has been what looks like kissing his perches and other toys,he goes to them and sort of pecks/kisses really fast at them?? is this him "getting cute"? Yeah, it does sound like he is getting to that stage and regurgitating. How old is Elfie now? Is he bobbing his head and raising his head feathers? On the top of his head where his comb would be if he had one? The fast-paced kisses and pecks certainly fits with this. Vomiting is so different and does go everywhere because they shake their heads from side to side. I feel more confident now that Elfie is just wanting to feed a mate and show how good a father he would be.  But the vet will give you peace of mind. Let us know how you get on.  |
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Post by samwiseg on Jul 22, 2012 7:36:19 GMT
Just come across your thread Moogs, hope it is nothing serious but I have heard of lone cock budgies do this like Hezz said usually to a mirror as he must be at that age now. Let us know how it goes though am sure you little Elf-ster will be fine |
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Post by Moogie on Jul 22, 2012 9:24:10 GMT
When he talks to me and him self he raises his head feathers,(you make me laf Hezz,a budgie comb) Well when we got him he was around 3-4 months so he will be coming up to a year September.... As i am away again in September i put off getting him a friend as i wont to be able to concentrate on what i need to do with the pair of them...The Breeder has already called me with a little green budgie that was ready for a new home but i had to say no which was very hard but the right thing to do for now until I'm back from holiday.., she is going to call me middle of September so Elf can have a little friend YAAAAAY!! i just want him to have budgie company,feel it fairer ... Any way he has not brought up any more seed,i cant think if he was head bobbing when he did but i know it looked like he was going to yawn... |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 22, 2012 10:12:51 GMT
I think all is fine with the Elf'ster, myself. So sorry you had to put off getting his little friend - ohhhhh another Sparky, sounds like! But much better you have the time to give both. |
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Post by Moogie on Jul 23, 2012 10:16:13 GMT
Thats what i thought Hezz,really need time for them both but at least i have that to look forward to I cancelled the vet app as he has been fine,lively and very load will of corse keep an eye on the little rascal x |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 25, 2012 1:20:15 GMT
'Course you will! Don't we all?? |
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But the vet will give you peace of mind. Let us know how you get on. 
