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Bird almost strangled (Happy Update #9)

Jadaira

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I just found sunny almost strangled by a toy he was holding on to the cage for dear life he's whimpering I've check his wings and legs they don't appear broken
Advice needed and best ways to get him to relax or look for injuries I might have missed
 

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Has whatever was strangling him been completely removed from him?
What is your bird actually doing?
 

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As someone who has had a bird die from strangulation, I would say if at all possible, have a vet look them over just in case. Crop and trachea damage and loss of oxygen to the brain are probably harder to look at on your own.
 

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Needs to see a avian vet please
 

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I'm working on that now but avian vets are in small supply here and seemed to be all on vacation however might get appointment on 28th one or the other he WILL be checked
 

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For now be sure he is eating and drinking. If you are not already in the habit of weighing him, I would start now as that will be a good indicator. Also keep a close eye on his stools. Smear any that are dark to be sure there isn't blood in it.
 

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So glad to hear.
 
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