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Posted by Parnelli on May 17, 2006 at 20:36:09:

In Reply to: Re: moulting behaviour posted by Betsy on May 17, 2006 at 20:03:45:

: The bobbing tail is not a good sign..it is called "tail-assisted breathing" and
: indicates respiration problems which could be a symptom of many illnesses or
: conditions. I doubt this is related to moulting, unless the bird was in poor condition
: and the moulting just is too much for her to handle. I would increase the heat, and
: probably take her to the vet. I know this can be costly, but if she has a respiratory
: infection, a simple antibiotic can work wonders. However, there are alot of other
: conditions she could have and diagnostic testing gets pricey, but she may well die if
: you don't. Is she perching up high or sitting on the floor? Is she eating and drinking?
: (Actually, it doesn't mean she is ok, even if she is eating and drinking.) I have lost
: birds from delaying vet care when the bobbing tail symptom was present.

She is still on perch & comes down to eat and drink as usual. There is alot less poop than usual. I don't detect any obvious breathing problems. I've heated the cage. She is chirping a bit more but still will not play.I guess a trip to the vet is next. Thanks for the info.

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: : The bobbing tail is not a good sign..it is called "tail-assisted breathing" and 
: : indicates respiration problems which could be a symptom of many illnesses or 
: : conditions.  I doubt this is related to moulting, unless the bird was in poor condition 
: : and the moulting just is too much for her to handle.  I would increase the heat, and 
: : probably take her to the vet.  I know this can be costly, but if she has a respiratory 
: : infection, a simple antibiotic can work wonders.  However, there are alot of other 
: : conditions she could have and diagnostic testing gets pricey, but she may well die if 
: : you don't. Is she perching up high or sitting on the floor? Is she eating and drinking? 
: : (Actually, it doesn't mean she is ok, even if she is eating and drinking.)  I have lost 
: : birds from delaying vet care when the bobbing tail symptom was present.  

: She is still on perch & comes down to eat and drink as usual. There is alot less poop than usual.  I don't detect any obvious breathing problems.  I've heated the cage.  She is chirping a bit more but still will not play.I guess a trip to the vet is next.  Thanks for the info.


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