Oct 6, 2011 15:51:33 GMT
Kim
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Post by Kim on Sept 28, 2012 15:35:16 GMT
i got a budgie that is about 18 months old and she cant seem to use her legs and cant feel her feet. it started with just the one foot being affected but now it is both, she can still fly though.
any one know what it is and what we can do to help her?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Sept 28, 2012 16:35:38 GMT
Are the feet and legs look normal?
Is there any white?
Is there any deformation?
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Post by barrieshutt on Sept 29, 2012 6:25:59 GMT
Have you any rust on your cage ?
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Oct 6, 2011 15:51:33 GMT
Kim
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Post by Kim on Sept 29, 2012 11:49:55 GMT
her feet look normal she just not using them. she is a little better today.
they is a little rust on the front of the cage, barrie could this be the cause,
there are 2 birds in the cage and shes the only one affected,
should i get some metal paint for the cage front?
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Post by barrieshutt on Sept 29, 2012 16:00:28 GMT
i suspect your bird has heavy metal poisioning Kim and yes the rust me be removed and recovered
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Oct 6, 2011 15:51:33 GMT
Kim
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Post by Kim on Oct 1, 2012 15:21:45 GMT
what metal paint should i use or what can i get the rust of with? and will she make a full recovery?
shes a bit better today and can grip with one leg now.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2012 17:42:07 GMT
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Post by Hezz on Oct 3, 2012 0:50:28 GMT
I would get a new cage too, Mick. If there is any rust, I would be binning it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2012 1:03:02 GMT
I would get a new cage too, Mick. If there is any rust, I would be binning it. it depends on if its a painted cage or a chrome one if its painted id get some wire wool.... rub the rust away... and re spray it .. if it was a chrome one i would .... bin it ..  . |
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Oct 6, 2011 15:51:33 GMT
Kim
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Post by Kim on Oct 8, 2012 11:51:11 GMT
budgie has made a full recovery now,
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2012 12:10:00 GMT
budgie has made a full recovery now, thats great news kim.....  .. |
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Post by budgiefriend on Oct 8, 2012 12:12:37 GMT
Good news, Kim. Does she have a new cage?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 8, 2012 14:33:26 GMT
Good news Kim |
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