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Post by scalynewb on Sept 9, 2007 20:04:00 GMT 10
Hi all! After hours of Googling I've finally stumbled across this forum, yay! I am a proud owner of two Scaly Lorikeets, that are (as I was told) around 10 w/o. I've picked them up yesterday and they are both still a bit shy, but as I understand that will change as they get used to their new family. Both birds are hand-reared. At first we were planning to only get one, but seeing how close those two were, we just couldn't help ourselves and decided to get both of them! Now, the "question part" It's so happened that my inlaws little pet dog was around, when we brought the cage and the dog naturally went absolutely insane and before I knew, it managed to bite one of the birds' leg!!!  The damage itself doesn't seem too bad as only part that got affected was a claw (though there was blood everywhere!!!) Now, the poor thing, while still being able to climb, sits on one leg only, when it can. It still eats just as much as the other one, so it doesn't seem that the bird has been badly damaged. I understand that I am being an absolute idiot for allowing the whole thing to happen, but what's done is done. Could you give some suggestions on what can be done to have the bird recovered speedily, besides usual check up by a vet ? Thank you very much in advance! |
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Post by Minna on Sept 9, 2007 22:53:31 GMT 10
The bacteria in dog's saliva can be deadly to birds, so do get him to the vet as quickly as possible, but if nothing's broken, the major worry would be infection -if it *is* broken, it may be able to be splinted. If he's not getting around too well, try to make sure the food and water is within easy reach of the bottom.
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 10, 2007 9:48:46 GMT 10
Thanks Minna!
I am talking my birds to Rob Marshall at Carlingford first thing tomorrow morning!
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Post by wilsta on Sept 10, 2007 10:15:34 GMT 10
Welcome aboard scalynewb
glad that you have found us. Yeh birds and dogs dont mix, I suggest you take the scaly to a bird vet.
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 10, 2007 10:30:21 GMT 10
Thanks again.
I will post an update and hopefully photos tomorrow.
So far, the birds are eating well. I am feeding them Shep's Wet and Dry mixes as well as pieces of apples and strawberries.
Even though the birds (as I was told) are of the same age, one has a bit more orange colour in its beak than the other. That's how I can tell them apart. Also, one is a lot more curious and "cheeky" than the other.
Edit: Almost forgotten... The names are Sputnik and Buzz. Sputnik is the one that got bitten.
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Post by Phill on Sept 10, 2007 13:50:08 GMT 10
It's great to here that you are taking the bird's to a vet. Is he a avian vet? Or a normal cat dog vet? Also, are the bird's tame? Can you pick them up and touhc them?
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Post by Minna on Sept 10, 2007 14:08:27 GMT 10
Yeah, Dr Rob Marshall's the avian vet from www.birdhealth.com.au  If the site's any indication, I'm sure they'll be in good hands  Scaly lorries are so cute :3 Farseeker and I saw some last time we were at PetCity; a bonded pair, parent raised, and they still both wandered over to lick her fingers and say hi.  So friendly! Be sure to update us on how they go, Scaly |
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 10, 2007 14:29:06 GMT 10
I've made a booking with Rob Marshall for 8AM tomorrow, a bit nervous though as the birds are by themselves at home, fingers crossed that Sputnik isn't too sick. Yes, both birds are very tame, even though Sputnik doesn't like to be touched at the moment, which is understandable, still climbs on my finger if I "ask nicely". Also another question (I think there'll be millions more): Since once in a while I am going to leave the birds by themselves 9 to 5, what is the best way to keep the food and water containers clean of poo for the day ? I guess closed tubes for water might be okay, but what about dry mixes and fruits ? thanks again. |
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Post by Phill on Sept 10, 2007 14:38:42 GMT 10
I guess you could move them to a area were they don't poo often.. It's very hard..
Also, when you leave them home for that long, please make sure that there cage has plenty of toy's to keep them occupied. If they are bored they can develope alot of behavioural problem's.
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 10, 2007 14:48:11 GMT 10
I guess you could move them to a area were they don't poo often.. It's very hard.. Also, when you leave them home for that long, please make sure that there cage has plenty of toy's to keep them occupied. If they are bored they can develope alot of behavioural problem's. Actually that was the whole reason, why we've decided to pick two, so they'd entertain each other during those times. At the moment they have a rope ladder to climb up and down and to chew on. I am just taking it easy with toys, not to over-spoil them so to say.  |
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Post by Minna on Sept 10, 2007 15:48:36 GMT 10
Just make sure the bowls is well clear of perches and favourite spots, or put in a couple more if they seem determined to poop in their bowls to try to increase the chance they'll end the day with at least one clean one. >_< I've got Akira's water up in a clear corner of the cage so that the only way he can poop in it is if he stands on the bowl with his bum over it. |
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Post by Phill on Sept 10, 2007 16:15:05 GMT 10
I guess you could move them to a area were they don't poo often.. It's very hard.. Also, when you leave them home for that long, please make sure that there cage has plenty of toy's to keep them occupied. If they are bored they can develope alot of behavioural problem's. Actually that was the whole reason, why we've decided to pick two, so they'd entertain each other during those times. At the moment they have a rope ladder to climb up and down and to chew on. I am just taking it easy with toys, not to over-spoil them so to say. Hi, even though there is 2 of them, they stil need toy's to play with. Lorry's are known for being very playful and full of energy, if they do not have anything to play with, and only each other to entertain, they may develope alot of behavioural problem's, such as screaming, feather picking/plucking, or even self mutilation. (pretty rare case though) It is never bad for them to have alot of toy's will do them alot of good. Having no toy's or anything for them to play with is bad.. They can never be too spolied ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 10, 2007 20:09:14 GMT 10
I guess you're right, Phil! ;D Anyway, just a quick update. Both birds are fine, though I've never seen two birds make such a mess of their cage and all the surroundings!!! It took me about 20 minutes to clean the whole place, I swear!  Sputnik (the one that's injured) doesn't want to climb up my finger anymore, I guess it's still terrified, poor thing! Buzz however, is very very active and didn't want to go back to his cage and preferred to climb on me. Another thing I've discovered that he likes to be pet, as soon as I start touching his neck, he turns belly up and obviously wants me to scratch his tummy! I've read that Lorikeets love doing that, but never seen it in person! ;D |
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Post by Minna on Sept 10, 2007 21:53:13 GMT 10
Hahaha, welcome to lorikeets. ;D
Yeah, and it's way scarier getting up on to someone's hand when you have trouble keeping your balance anyway, poor little guy.
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Post by Phill on Sept 11, 2007 8:07:08 GMT 10
Haha, aren't they just great. I'm sure that Sputnik will come around in time.
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 11, 2007 10:34:59 GMT 10
Just got back from the hospital. Sputnik has a bit of a thrush, which as Dr. Marshall told me happens due to stress. He also gave the bird an antibiotic injection, to kill the bacteria. Hopefully Sputnik's going to come out allright. |
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Post by wilsta on Sept 11, 2007 13:56:45 GMT 10
Hopefully he pulls through you have done the right thing seeing a vet.
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Post by Minna on Sept 11, 2007 19:32:58 GMT 10
Yay! That's very good to hear |
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Post by silvercloud on Sept 15, 2007 18:28:05 GMT 10
Thats great to hear Sputnik is going to be fine. You will have no chance of keeping poo out of their food and water I'm sorry to tell you LOL Those cylinders that sit outside the cage with a tiny spout to drink from won't be any good because as you've probably noticed they love to dip their dry mix in their water so they'll just clog up the spout then not be able to get any water. Put several bowls around the cage if you're worried but clean and lorikeets don't go in the same sentence LMAO Have fun with them, they're wonderful birds.
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Post by scalynewb on Sept 18, 2007 10:47:37 GMT 10
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If the site's any indication, I'm sure they'll be in good hands 
So friendly!
