This was not a good week!

Janet · 07-05-2008, 03:58 AM

Judy, I'm sorry you had to put Summer down. Your post is such a sad story. It makes me wonder about what the Vet said....about Skye eathing most of the food. Maybe that's what happened to the others...they just got weak and passed.

I t does sound like a good idea to wait until after you move to get another one. How much longer till you move? I hope Skye won't be too lonely until then.

All you wanted was to hear their beautiful songs....and you've had to endure all this. I'm sorry girlfriend.

Mandy · 07-05-2008, 05:05 AM

Awwwww no!!! I'm so sorry this happened Judy. You did all you could, she had a good life while she was with you.

Hugs!!!!

DianaB · 07-05-2008, 08:16 AM

Judy, I'm so sorry to hear that you had to put your new bird down. How sad.

I looked up what psittacosis is and I suggest that you throughly clean your cage with an antibacterial soap and keep a close eye on Skye. You may want to check out what the symptoms are so you'll know what to look for in Skye. If it's caught early then antibiotics can treat it. Again, I'm so sorry.

judy · 07-05-2008, 02:20 PM

Skye seems to be fine. The symptoms are pretty clear. The thing is, they either get the disease or are carriers. I don't think the other two had it. Their poop was fine. They weren't losing weight either. Those are the 2 main symptoms.

I am soaking the cage and some of the things I'm keeping in an antibacterial solution that is used by hospitals, and have Skye in a new cage. I threw out the toys. She's happier. I moved her to where she can see us a lot.

"PLEASE got to a parrot/bird rescue. Just like puppy mills there are bird mills and this is why your little one was sick. Pet Stores get their birds from mills just as they do dogs. The bird mills are just as bad or worse then puppy mills."

Elaine - you are so right! The woman who works at Petland told me not to buy from them for a few months. This batch is probably sick. The first thing I thought of was bird mills.

Thanks for your sympathy guys! I know who to come to! Again, I have learned
the lesson that love doesn't come free! It takes a lot of work.

07-05-2008, 03:58 AM	#1
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Judy, I'm sorry you had to put Summer down. Your post is such a sad story. It makes me wonder about what the Vet said....about Skye eathing most of the food. Maybe that's what happened to the others...they just got weak and passed. I t does sound like a good idea to wait until after you move to get another one. How much longer till you move? I hope Skye won't be too lonely until then. All you wanted was to hear their beautiful songs....and you've had to endure all this. I'm sorry girlfriend. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-05-2008, 05:05 AM	#2
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	Awwwww no!!! I'm so sorry this happened Judy. You did all you could, she had a good life while she was with you. Hugs!!!! __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

07-05-2008, 08:16 AM	#3
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Judy, I'm so sorry to hear that you had to put your new bird down. How sad. I looked up what psittacosis is and I suggest that you throughly clean your cage with an antibacterial soap and keep a close eye on Skye. You may want to check out what the symptoms are so you'll know what to look for in Skye. If it's caught early then antibiotics can treat it. Again, I'm so sorry. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

07-05-2008, 02:20 PM	#4
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Skye seems to be fine. The symptoms are pretty clear. The thing is, they either get the disease or are carriers. I don't think the other two had it. Their poop was fine. They weren't losing weight either. Those are the 2 main symptoms. I am soaking the cage and some of the things I'm keeping in an antibacterial solution that is used by hospitals, and have Skye in a new cage. I threw out the toys. She's happier. I moved her to where she can see us a lot. "PLEASE got to a parrot/bird rescue. Just like puppy mills there are bird mills and this is why your little one was sick. Pet Stores get their birds from mills just as they do dogs. The bird mills are just as bad or worse then puppy mills." Elaine - you are so right! The woman who works at Petland told me not to buy from them for a few months. This batch is probably sick. The first thing I thought of was bird mills. Thanks for your sympathy guys! I know who to come to! Again, I have learned the lesson that love doesn't come free! It takes a lot of work. __________________ *Judy*

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