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tail bobbing: the tail held somewhat in the air with the tip even with or above head, going up and down. think see-saw.

at this point a good vet close is probably better than an excellent vet 5 hr away. for one thing. that would put you at the excellent vet after normal business hours and they may not see you that late.... oh wait, what time zone are you in? :huh: oh i see you're on the way to the vet. good. we may be making a mountain outta a mole hill. but when it comes to weird behavior that involves 'hunkering down' well, better safe than sorry.
 
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Are you sure something is wrong? My Roca (GCC) sometimes will sit forward like that if she's feeling tired and cuddly. We've never seen her do it on her own, but when she's cuddling with us sometimes shell lean forward almost into her crop.

It's good that you're checking with vet in either case, but I'm hoping that its nothing :)
 

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many positive and healing energies on the way !!!!!!!!!!!
 

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I've been told, that if a bird is pooing they are not egg bound. But I don't know if it's just anecdotal. I would call your vet and see. Does she have eggie butt? You should be able to see a bump.

Ginger
Eggie butt....that's what I was looking for.... Perfectly explains it.
 

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:hug8:Hoping it's nothing serious.
 

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Glad your taking her Katy. Hope it's nothing serious. Some vets know a lot about birds even though they are not avian vets. They can also call for consult if needed. We're waiting here with you.:hug8:
 

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Hope she's OK! :hug8::hug8:
 

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An avian certified vet is not necessary, as long as the vet you are seeing is well versed in birds. Keep us informed as to what you find out, good vibes coming your way!
 

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Sending positive energy for you and Bridie :hug8::hug8::hug8:
 

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Oh no I hope she's ok! :heart: to you both!
 

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Oh Katy, I hope she is okay. :hug8:
I had such mixed feelings at the vet. She has not allowed a scritch or a step up in many moons. The fact that she was letting me while we were waiting gave me mixed joy. I'm still here. They are doing X-rays and further examination. They kicked me out for a couple of hours. Probably a good thing.
 

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tail bobbing: the tail held somewhat in the air with the tip even with or above head, going up and down. think see-saw.

at this point a good vet close is probably better than an excellent vet 5 hr away. for one thing. that would put you at the excellent vet after normal business hours and they may not see you that late.... oh wait, what time zone are you in? :huh: oh i see you're on the way to the vet. good. we may be making a mountain outta a mole hill. but when it comes to weird behavior that involves 'hunkering down' well, better safe than sorry.
Beth: your thought process matches mine exactly I think this vet is competent. There were several birds in the waiting room.
 

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it was an unfamiliar place so she may have let you scritch her just cause she was insecure. hoping everything is okay. :hug8:
 

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Awwww Katy! Are you already on your way?
Yes I was on my way. I'm waiting for X-ray and results of his examination. (Egg bound)???? I will be waiting another 2 hrs. I was pleased that the doc told ME that by the time you see symptoms you are in trouble. That tells me a lot about his of emergency.
 

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:hug8:still thinking about both of you:hug8:
 
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