Percy is going to the vet <update post 34>

[Cynthia & Percy]

Percy has the same skin condition as last year he will be going to the vet tomorrow same vet as last year he has a tube sock collar on and does not eat right so I will be hand feeding him he might need shots for infection twice a day that is what I had to do last year they might also put a heavier collar on him

 

[suncoast]

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Oh No, poor Percy. (And poor you.) Do they know what it is?

Ginger

 

[itzmered]

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Poor Percy. I hope he gets better soon.

 

[atvchick95]

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hope all goes well

is it caused by the weather?

 

[Prince Toasty Buns]

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Curiosity question if I may: Do you allow Percy much or any time outside, in a safe flight, cage or aviary to get natural sunshine and humidty on his skin and even rain showers? Reason I ask is that I have taken in a couple of Goffins recently (few weeks ago) who also looked kinda bad when I got them but already their feather condition is improving by being outside and fed a good quality diet other than seeds and pellets that the prior keeper(s) only fed them. Good luck at the vet office, will be curious to hear what he/she says.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

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I think it is an allergy it is not the weather it was in September of last year but I do not know thanks every one

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

Re: Percy is going to the vet tomorrow

Curiosity question if I may: Do you allow Percy much or any time outside, in a safe flight, cage or aviary to get natural sunshine and humidty on his skin and even rain showers? Reason I ask is that I have taken in a couple of Goffins recently (few weeks ago) who also looked kinda bad when I got them but already their feather condition is improving by being outside and fed a good quality diet other than seeds and pellets that the prior keeper(s) only fed them. Good luck at the vet office, will be curious to hear what he/she says.

his feathers were gone before I got him 9 years ago he gets daily showers
when he wants them and even when he does not he does not go out much
but his feather condition is better then it use to be but thanks for your help

 

[Gen120]

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aww, poor Percy! I hope he is OK! Keep us posted, please!

 

[Prince Toasty Buns]

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Not clear on something: Are his feather follicles damaged or does he have any other condition which makes it not possible for the feathers to grow back or is he just pulling them out as they start to grow back? Sorry if I missed a prior explanation of his feather problems.

If feathers are capable of growing back, time outside daily would really help in my experience (in many cases anyway). You might consider constructing/building a spacious window flight for Percy if your windows open by being pushed/drawn upwards. That way he can go outside and come back inside easily and safely. I see you are in Austin Texas so I think the weather is fairly mild for him to get the benefit of the outdoor sunshine and humidity yr. round? Also same flight/aviary playmates sometimes help take their mind off themselves in my experience. Again good luck to you both whatever you decide to do.

his feathers were gone before I got him 9 years ago he gets daily showers
when he wants them and even when he does not he does not go out much
but his feather condition is better then it use to be but thanks for your help

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

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I have had four vets tell me his feathers will not grow Thanks for the idea of an out door aviary he did not get out much this year because it was a hot summer mostly over 100 degrees some people keep their birds outside here
I do not let them out side without me because I have a hawk that lives accross the street I do have a screened in back porch that the birds go out when there is time and weather is good

 

[Parrotlove]

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Percy Isis and I are sending big ((((HUGS)))) your way!

 

[Mommyofgus]

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Good luck Cynthia. I hope Percy will be feeling better soon.

 

[Prince Toasty Buns]

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Oh I see. The feathers can't grow back. Thanks for that info.

Just to clarify what I was also meaning about the benefits of an outdoor flight & exposure to natural sunshine, humidity and rain showers: I did not mean to allow Percy outside in a flight if it was not safe. I was meaning to construct the flight in such a way so it would be totally safe, such as using double sides and bottom and with a solid roof with overhangs - with the back against the side of your home, where a window may be located (if possible). And to place it facing south if possible or southeast. Etc. ...

Yes, 100 degrees may be too warm for them (?) even if not feathered to hold in body heat. I guess the local avian vets would be the people to check with about that subject. Placing him outside during days that are in the low 90's or less should be just fine though.

Just trying to help, not pressure. Have a nice day.

I have had four vets tell me his feathers will not grow Thanks for the idea of an out door aviary he did not get out much this year because it was a hot summer mostly over 100 degrees some people keep their birds outside here
I do not let them out side without me because I have a hawk that lives accross the street I do have a screened in back porch that the birds go out when there is time and weather is good

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

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Just trying to help, not pressure. Have a nice day.

you have a nice day as well thanks

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

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just got back from the vet he is on antibiotics but no shots at this time
he is on the right diet it was not an allergy it was a fall he is healing nicely with the collar I made out of a tue sock at this time the doctor does not think he needs an e-collar he will be going back on Wednesday of next week unless he pulls at it and needs to go back on Friday thanks for all your well wishes

 

[J*M*L]

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So happy to hear Percy is doing better!

 

[Birdiemarie]

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Oh poor Percy. I hope he heals well and I'm relieved it is not his skin condition returning.

 

[Gen120]

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I am glad Percy is Ok! Thanks for keeping us posted!

 

[rockoko]

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for Percy!!

 

[itzmered]

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for Percy. Glad it wasn't an allergy again.