http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/ Discuss lineolated parakeet health including lineolated parakeet disesases/sicknesses, common health issues, as well as other health concerns. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:35:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/images/greenleaf/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/ http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7992&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:58:18 GMT Hey guys, if my linnie had a broken wing or bone would he tell me, making noises of pain or anything? My poor charlie fell from a far drop on his... Hey guys, if my linnie had a broken wing or bone would he tell me, making noises of pain or anything? My poor charlie fell from a far drop on his right side and he wouldn't move his ride side or anything he just laid on in, even when i picked him up hed just lay in my hand and let anything touch him, hes standing on both legs now.. but he looks so sad. ]]> Lineolated Parakeet Health blasteryui http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7992 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7918&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:25:44 GMT I have two linnies, Puck and Jasper, who the breeder said were both male. Jasper was DNA tested. He also told me that double dilutes (Puck) were... I have two linnies, Puck and Jasper, who the breeder said were both male. Jasper was DNA tested. He also told me that double dilutes (Puck) were always male, so he didn't DNA the little bugger.

Well... is that really true? Lately, Puck has been spending A LOT of time in his happy hut. I have NEVER seen any nesting activity from him whatsoever (shredding the straw and whatnot from his toys)... so I never doubted the fact that he was a male. I've noticed that his vent is sort of swollen these past couple days. I could've sworn two weeks ago he weighed 50 grams, and now he is 56 grams. There have been no changes in his diet.

Just a few minutes ago, I looked over my shoulder and saw Jasper mounting Puck (they have done this in the past before, and Puck has tried to get on top of Jasper and vice-versa, so I assumed they WERE both male). I didn't get to see very well, but I think they both connected.

Right now, Puck is pushing at the insides of his happy hut like my female lovebird does when she is nesting. He has not shredded any material to actually nest in, however, and has never laid any infertile eggs.

Is Puck really a female, and seriously eggnant? Or is he overweight? 56 grams is on the heavy side, but I seriously don't recall him being that much two weeks ago. Should cart him off to the vet to see what's going on?

Bah! Responses would be greatly appreciated! ]]> Lineolated Parakeet Health hermie http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7918 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7910&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:23:52 GMT Have been wanting one for awhile, just didn't want to have to go all the way to Mississauga to buy one. Found a local health food store and they had it cheaper than my bird store, they also had milk thistle, cheaper than my vet. When unemployed I learned to look around and get the best deals. :thumbsup:

Any way also got organic sandwich seeds so tomorrow will start growing sprouts for the fids and kids and me.

Would love to hear if any one else has used one. ]]> Lineolated Parakeet Health dawn http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7910 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7860&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:22:02 GMT Be careful of insect sticky traps, because they can trap birds, too! This article is about outside birds, but it goes just as well for our inside... Be careful of insect sticky traps, because they can trap birds, too! This article is about outside birds, but it goes just as well for our inside birds:

http://www.wildlife-museum.org/hospital/stories/?id=53

They say "Using a special technique, we can safely remove the animal without harming the feathers or the skin and then we can carefully clean off all the residue." But I guess they're keeping it a secret!

You could always call for advice, I guess: 925-935-1978.

]]> Lineolated Parakeet Health lineola http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7860 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7834&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:37:18 GMT :shrug: kiwi has something wrong with his eye and i can't actually see anything different from the other one:shrug: he keeps closing his left eye like it is irratating him, most of the day he blinks it alot and closes it:shrug:


i have held him still to look at his eye but i can't see anything in it, on it or around it, it doesn't look sore or anything, it's just clearing not right as he keeps closing it too much!!!


I'm phoning the local vet tomorrow and see what days the speacialist(sp?) is in, i think s/he only comes in twice a week:smash: so i may have to wait a while to get an appointment:waiting:


what do you guys think is wrong with my poor boy? ]]> Lineolated Parakeet Health hales http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7834 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7807&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:21:25 GMT :confused: I have 2 baby linnies that i pulled last thursday, when i went to work last nite they were fine, this morning i went to feed them and one... :confused: I have 2 baby linnies that i pulled last thursday, when i went to work last nite they were fine, this morning i went to feed them and one of them leaned to the side almost like he had a kink in his neck. is this normal behavior for a linnie? or should i be worried about an infection
thanks for any input
Jennifer ]]> Lineolated Parakeet Health silverwings77 http://www.lineolatedparakeet.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7807