ziki
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Post by ziki on Apr 3, 2005 16:08:04 GMT 10
hi my friends brother baught a tiel about 2 months old but it died from some sort of infection so they got another one but sadly that one died from the same desiese. then he baught to budgies and they were healthy but my friends dogs got into the cage and ate them so now he is deeply deoresse because all birds he has got have passed away (the budgies only died last night). his mum wants to get him a healthy cockatiel but i would like to know some signes to look out for to see if the bird will stay healthy.
please, from ziki!!!
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Post by hillcresttiels on Apr 3, 2005 16:47:52 GMT 10
Hey Ziki if you can tell me what area you friend is in Victoria maybe i can help with a reputable Breeder!
Frank
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ziki
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Post by ziki on Apr 3, 2005 16:49:34 GMT 10
hes around Alburry / Wodonga
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Post by hillcresttiels on Apr 3, 2005 16:51:26 GMT 10
Sorry on the border is too far with my contacts cheers
Frank
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ziki
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Post by ziki on Apr 3, 2005 16:53:37 GMT 10
hes mum is thinkin of getting one from the pet shop, is that a good idea for getting a healthy one??
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Post by hillcresttiels on Apr 3, 2005 16:57:33 GMT 10
In my opininom definately not better to checkout for a local breeder contact the secretary at Ancs and ask if they have any members listed in the area
secretary@cockatielsociety.org.au
Frank p.s the secretary is a lovely lady who i,m sure will help as she is also a moderator here (Josiedownunda)
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ziki
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Post by ziki on Apr 3, 2005 17:03:01 GMT 10
thanx
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Post by KathS on Apr 6, 2005 16:03:58 GMT 10
Ziki I would also suggest that your friend scrubs out the cage thoroughly with some recommended disinfectant to make sure there is nothing left there from the previous birds infections, also the feeding and water dishes and any toys, mirrors, etc. Keep anyone with a bad cold or sneezes away from your bird, especially if they are new. They need time to settle in without any extra stresses. A breeder should be more reliable, but if you are going in with no recommendations, check out the other birds and their cages and if everything looks clean and healthy you should be on a winner. Also ask if they have any policy if the bird should get sick in the first few weeks. There is no right or wrong answer to this, but one answer may give you more confidence.  Keep checking through petlink - there's a link on this home page I think and there is bound to be something come up from your area soon. Good luck and I hope your friend gets to enjoy a loving healthy pet in the near future. |
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Post by KathS on Apr 6, 2005 16:06:09 GMT 10
Sorry, Frank and I posted at the same time. Frank's suggestion is better than mine. |
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