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Air sacs -- birds have so many!

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saroj12

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When Emily was needing weekly abdominal drainings, the vets would always be very careful they didn't rupture any air sacs.
My vet once did a 'tracheotomy' on a cockatoo who was choking on a seed. She intubated him from the side so he could breathe.
 

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Sounds like you have a wonderful vet for your flock. :)
 
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