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Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 26 Nov 2014, 10:48
by TailFeathers
What is spark made of?

Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 26 Nov 2014, 19:54
by Craig52
TailFeathers wrote:What is spark made of?
Try some Gatorade (sports drink),similar stuff. Craig

Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 26 Nov 2014, 19:55
by Tiaris
Electrolyte water supplement

Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 27 Nov 2014, 00:37
by TailFeathers
finchbreeder wrote:Can't see anything wrong with the cock (bird with orange cheek patches) that can't be explained by a feather pick or two in a crowded pet shop cage. The hen is sitting a little odd, but again could just be nerves at having a strange device (phone/camera) poked at her.
LML
I forgot to mention. If he's ok, then why are his wings below his tail? Isn't that considered wing dropping and is a sign of sickness?

Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 27 Nov 2014, 06:47
by Diane
If you have to wait for the arrival of any Spark or similar product I found this recipe in the internet a while ago. Also in this topic are a couple of other home remedy suggestions.

viewtopic.php?f=42&t=6897&p=54469&hilit ... yte#p54469

Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 27 Nov 2014, 10:04
by finchbreeder
The way a bird holds it's wings can be genetic. Like the way people stand. Or drooping wings can be a sign of illness. Like people drooping. Some birds/people have that "less than healthy" look. Its a nuisance I know but the way he acts, is he chiripping? hopping around? eating as well as she is?
LML

Re: Sick or molting ?

Posted: 27 Nov 2014, 11:09
by TailFeathers
finchbreeder wrote:The way a bird holds it's wings can be genetic. Like the way people stand. Or drooping wings can be a sign of illness. Like people drooping. Some birds/people have that "less than healthy" look. Its a nuisance I know but the way he acts, is he chiripping? hopping around? eating as well as she is?
LML
He does everything fine except he just closes his eyes and squints a lot like he's tired. Otherwise he carries on eating, chirping and hopping and flying about like the other zeb.