some behavorial questions for you:
1. the baby i'm taking care of will squeak and flap his wings and i'll give him food but that doesn't seem to be what he wants sometimes. And he won't open his mouth up like the 1st day i had him, ready to gulp down anything. is there something else he wants?
2. i'll put him on my lap or hold him next to my stomach (for warmth) but he insists on climbing up me, sitting on my shoulder right next to my face, and squeaking and flapping his wings. is this an indication he needs or wants something?
3. he's been sick with bacteria (on third day of treatment) and today started drinking a LOT of water, which in some animals is a sign something is wrong with the kidneys. what about in birds? is it the medicine (something called TMS)?
4. i looked over the poop thread (talk about some photos to remember) but would like clarification on what brown, watery poop means. I'm feeding him chow, seeds, tiny bits of strawberry and bits of sardine. but not a lot simply because he's not eating a lot.
Frankly, with all his difficulties i'm surprised he's still alive...i want him to stay that way and i'm worried that ignoring any signs could hurt his chances
thanks!
1. the baby i'm taking care of will squeak and flap his wings and i'll give him food but that doesn't seem to be what he wants sometimes. And he won't open his mouth up like the 1st day i had him, ready to gulp down anything. is there something else he wants?
2. i'll put him on my lap or hold him next to my stomach (for warmth) but he insists on climbing up me, sitting on my shoulder right next to my face, and squeaking and flapping his wings. is this an indication he needs or wants something?
3. he's been sick with bacteria (on third day of treatment) and today started drinking a LOT of water, which in some animals is a sign something is wrong with the kidneys. what about in birds? is it the medicine (something called TMS)?
4. i looked over the poop thread (talk about some photos to remember) but would like clarification on what brown, watery poop means. I'm feeding him chow, seeds, tiny bits of strawberry and bits of sardine. but not a lot simply because he's not eating a lot.
Frankly, with all his difficulties i'm surprised he's still alive...i want him to stay that way and i'm worried that ignoring any signs could hurt his chances
thanks!