Gouldian with "staggers"
Posted: 22 Mar 2015, 22:53
A week ago a 3 yo male Gouldian in a breeding cabinet was found on the floor of the cage (he was fine the day before). He seemed to have no coordination at all, fluttering about the floor when he tried to fly. There were no obvious injuries and while he was sitting quietly you would not have guessed anything was wrong.
I caught him up and placed him in a hospital cage, but he has got worse. Initially he was able to get onto the perch at times, but now he just sits in the corner on the floor. He drinks and eats, but I don't expect him to survive for long.
I appreciate that birds have random illness and often the cause is never determined.
My concern is that it may relate to a management problem or infection, that could put the other birds at risk.
Has anyone had anything similar ?
Cheers
Brett
I caught him up and placed him in a hospital cage, but he has got worse. Initially he was able to get onto the perch at times, but now he just sits in the corner on the floor. He drinks and eats, but I don't expect him to survive for long.
I appreciate that birds have random illness and often the cause is never determined.
My concern is that it may relate to a management problem or infection, that could put the other birds at risk.
Has anyone had anything similar ?
Cheers
Brett