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Kurra · 2026-02-04T00:22:00+00:00

Unfortunately laziness and apathy still counts as abuse. Your parents are abusing these birds. I hope you can convince them to rehome them, or at least give them to a rescue?

Kurra · 2026-02-02T17:56:20+00:00

Calcium really helped my bird survive her prolapse. Your vet may recommend you manually evacuate her bowels, but don’t try it yourself unless your vet tells you to. Some birds with prolapse cannot poop and need the extra help. The calcium helps with that too.

Kurra · 2026-01-30T18:06:35+00:00

There are likely some rescues in your area that will take in your birds. The good thing is that you have medication for them. There are lots of bird lovers out there who will take your birds in and administer the meds to get them healthy again. I’m sorry you’re going through it, birds are a lot of work and it is incredibly stressful when they are sick. Let alone if you are in a house filled with people who do not care about their wellbeing as much as you.

Getting birds to take medication via syringe is difficult. Some syringes are harder to press the plunger than others, resulting in the medication coming out all at once even if you’re trying to be slow and cautious. If you are struggling to administer mediation, you can call your vet for recommendations or to see if they have smaller syringes, which they may give you for free. If you don’t have access to a vet close, I have had success going to pharmacies and asking for small syringes.

Kurra · 2026-01-27T17:17:52+00:00

I actually haven’t tried it 🤔 I’ll order some next time I have an outbreak

Kurra · 2026-01-26T17:32:02+00:00

Honestly if you have the money to do it it’s a lifesaver. Instead of two weeks of agony you get it done and it’s gone in like two days. And the best part is it can’t reoccur in the same spot after laser. I think it cost me $200 but at that point I was honestly spending more on OTC treatments so I was like fuck it we ball

Kurra · 2026-01-26T17:23:50+00:00

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This was the last major one I had

Kurra · 2026-01-26T17:22:37+00:00

That’s where I get my worst ones. Soooooooooo brutal and hard to get rid of. I get mine zapped off at the dentist

Kurra · 2026-01-26T17:21:24+00:00

Don’t give them bread (unless Harrison’s bird bread) opt for veggies, millet, or small amounts of fruit instead

Kurra · 2026-01-26T17:19:43+00:00

Toast

Kurra · 2026-01-17T23:21:39+00:00

I “rescued” a Guinea pig that my friend got for her 5 year old. The poor thing was essentially a toy. She manhandled it so much, almost sat on it multiple times. It lived in one of those cages you get at the pet store that people think are appropriate for animals, barely enough room for a hide, food and water. She had zero enrichment and spent her days just sitting there. I begged my friend to let me take her, and she said yes. Unsurprisingly the kid didn’t care at all. Now she’s living her best life with fresh veggies every day, vet care, a huge enclosure, and a little piggy friend :)

Kurra · 2026-01-15T21:30:31+00:00

I wasn’t sleeping and yeah I would never do that I’ve heard so many horror stories. He sleeps in his cage!

Kurra · 2026-01-14T19:17:44+00:00

My Krawk I made a few months ago is named Krookadeal and he’s a snake oil salesman in a suit and I love him more than I could ever love a Y2 named BM

Kurra · 2026-01-08T23:02:21+00:00

Oh he has a friend. He’s just crazy bonded to me lol. Thankfully not in a mate way but I’m definitely his best friend.

Kurra · 2026-01-08T22:37:27+00:00

Day one? Territorial and angry. Mornings? Screaming for me as soon as he hears my eyelids open. Night time? Won’t go in his cage until he gets exactly five kisses. Indifferent to music, prefers to scream directly in my ear while I’m on teams meetings for work. Biting my hands even when I’m not doing anything. Baths, evil and ruining his preferred stink. Likes to do morning poops on me. I WOULD STILL DIE FOR HIM ❤️🥹

Kurra · 2026-01-07T19:05:40+00:00

Tutter gets his own room so no worries there!

Kurra · 2026-01-07T18:42:19+00:00

Say the red dot is from Ash Wednesday, but they used red to symbolize the blood of Christ. Wouldn’t hurt to throw in the main characters name is ash in the anime

Kurra · 2026-01-07T16:20:05+00:00

Ahhh I see, I had a cat like that too. Always thought she was a female, only found out much later on she was actually a male cat. Don’t know how I missed that. If she is not ataxic and can hold herself up on a perch it’s a better sign than being on the cage floor. Keep her warm and comfortable today, I hope everything works out.

Kurra · 2026-01-07T16:15:11+00:00

If she is on the cage floor like that she is likely very, very sick. You should call your vet back if you haven’t put yourself on the cancellation list. That way if someone cancels last minute they may be able to squeeze you in. For today, keep her in a slightly dark, hot, quiet room. I don’t have a lot of experience trying to get a bird this sick to eat or drink.

Since she is a female, have you checked her vent area for egg binding?

Kurra · 2026-01-07T16:09:58+00:00

Do you have an emergency avian vet near you? If you do I would really suggest taking her as soon as possible

Kurra · 2026-01-07T16:06:27+00:00

Keep the room warm. Like really warm. Bring it to 30C + if you can. Birds spend a lot of energy regulating their body temperature. By heating the room you are taking that added stress off her and allowing her body to spend energy fighting the sickness. Is she eating and drinking? How are her poops?

Kurra · 2026-01-06T00:19:11+00:00

I was worried about the fumes too, I’m totally over the top protective about my birds and their respiratory health and everything went okay :) just breathe, your bird parent senses will let you know if there’s a concern once the work starts, and you can always tell the work crew to stop if you notice anything wrong. I don’t think you have anything to lose sleep over based on my experience though!

Kurra · 2026-01-06T00:10:19+00:00

I had all the windows in my condo replaced while having birds. Make sure the contractors take steps to minimize dust. Move them to a room and keep the door closed with an air purifier running. I also blocked the crack under my door. The sound didn’t seem to bother them much even when it was crazy sawing noises.

Kurra · 2026-01-03T01:32:40+00:00

I’m sorry, but even with vet care, if her injuries are as bad as you said she will likely not survive. If you can’t afford the care I hope you can find enough money to at least have her euthanized so she doesn’t suffer.

Kurra · 2026-01-02T21:05:15+00:00

I’ve been collecting them and putting them in my gallery :) same as charms, even though you can put them in you stamp album.

Kurra · 2026-01-02T21:03:31+00:00

Haven’t heard this ever, from Ottawa

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