Jul 15, 2013 10:14:15 GMT
birdie2
Brand New Budgie
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Post by birdie2 on Aug 26, 2013 11:32:42 GMT
I thought I would give an update on Blanche, she is the white/mauve bird on the right of my picture. Have been feeding my birds with the Calcivet/Easybird complete/Potent Brew, the leaflet that came with the supplements, said to give the Calcivet for about a month then cut down to twice a week. Well its been 27 days now, birds look in fine fettle, but Blanche has still got a bald spot, she has now developed an abscess, so I took her to our local vet, and he has given me antibiotic to put in the birds water, he didn't seem to be very hopeful about her prospects, but I am not going to give up on her just yet. I make sure she has her water/antibiotic by giving her a few drops from a dropper first thing, she riggles and squawks, but is o.k when she is back with Spike, then comes spraying her tum with a mixture of Aloe Vera and water which she try's to get away from at first, but after a first quirts she settles down. I have also but Bobby the root of the trouble in a separate cage at night, we have arranged it so the birds can see each other, this is so Blanche can have a bit of peace at night, and hopefully chill out, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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May 21, 2024 1:01:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2013 16:34:05 GMT
You may find that some areas will never grow back. If plucking has been going on for a long time the feather follicles will be damaged. Like if we pluck our eyebrows for a long time the hairs stop growing.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 27, 2013 1:07:20 GMT
Nice to have an update on Blanche, thank you! Sorry she hasn't feathered up completely, but SQ is right in that they may never grow back. But an abscess should be treatable ..... that worries me that the vet didn't reassure you there. I would be looking for a second opinion on the abscess .... did the vet drain it? Take off any fluid and examine it? Sorry for the questions, but I really hate it when vets palm off budgies as not worth their time. I hope this didn't happen with you.
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