Calliope
01-23-2014, 05:49 PM
She is over 10 years old. Over the past few months, we've noticed that she was having a lot more difficultly getting airborne. She eventually started falling like a stone rather than landing gracefully and we would have to help her get back to her cage because she couldn't fly back anymore. About two-three weeks ago, she stopped perching. Usually, that is THE END for birds. Once they start floor sitting, it's usually not more than a couple days. Well, she's still going. I got her on some improved supplements and I thought she was rallying, but ugh, I'm really struggling now about what the humane thing is to do. She sits all day on the floor fluffed up and has to use her wings for balance. She's gets up to her food dish and watering cup, but she's just feathers and bones now. Tonight, I was checking on her and she's developing ulcers on her feet. :cry I cleaned and put ointment on them, but they are clearly giving her pain.
If you have ever had a bird, you know it is an ordeal to get them treated. I needed to put a finch to sleep once in Dallas and had to drive halfway across the city to find an avian vet. The local vet wouldn't see him even though I assured them I wasn't seeking treatment that time.
I don't know what to do. She could go on like this for months or die tomorrow.
If you have ever had a bird, you know it is an ordeal to get them treated. I needed to put a finch to sleep once in Dallas and had to drive halfway across the city to find an avian vet. The local vet wouldn't see him even though I assured them I wasn't seeking treatment that time.
I don't know what to do. She could go on like this for months or die tomorrow.