shinyuankuo
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- May 9, 2019
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- Winston 屁撚, the Eclectus. 屁撚 (pi-nian) came from Pinion (Psalms 64, meaning flight feather, typifying God's soaring power.)
Disclaimer: This is a bit of a mixed up thread. There's not really any target of blames, but just let me take it out on rehoming for now.
I took in Winston as a rehome last November. He had uncontrollable sour crop this June. I took it very seriously and just confirmed today that he developed PDD. (http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectu...r-crop-anything-i-can-do-home-before-vet.html is the old thread if you care.) (Also, for your information, we went to an avian vet, and we got the AGA test. The AGA is the most advanced blood test for PDD at the moment.)
For now, Winston is okay. His GI symptoms calmed down, and he's a happy bird. We just struggle to put weight back on him. I'm waiting for the vet to call me back to discuss options. I'm not worried so much because I have passed the panic phase. But, I am upset. After extensive research, I understood that ABV is way more likely to be transmitted vertically (from parents) than from other birds. Winston's fromer owner told me he's been healthy all these years, and he's been the only bird in the household. Well, I don't think Winston's former owner did anything wrong or lied to me. It is just what it is.
However, PDD takes a toll on the emotions undeniably.
You know, I get that rehoming gives an unwanted bird an chance. Winston is a good bird. I just don't know if given another chance, will I take the unknowns. I know 30% of the parrots have ABV. I guess the best way to avoid the virus is to get your bird from a HIGHLY reputable breeder. Their birds cost thousands, but you get to ask about the parents. You have a better chance of getting a clean bill of health. I think that's a fair consideration now.
My promise to my rehomed boy has not changed. (Winston flew to me while I was typing this thread. He does not care if he's sick. He just got a fresh sunflower to munch on this afternoon.)
My husband and I will keep him happy as long as we can, but we will probably not force him to be alive at some point. I am planning on getting him recovery formula to help with his weight, and we will see what the vet prescribes. BTW, if you have abv positive/PDD bird, I highly recommend joining Parrot PDD support group on Facebook. I learned a lot there, and people are willing to share what they do and how they cope with symptoms.
I'm done ranting. Sorry for the negative speech.
I took in Winston as a rehome last November. He had uncontrollable sour crop this June. I took it very seriously and just confirmed today that he developed PDD. (http://www.parrotforums.com/eclectu...r-crop-anything-i-can-do-home-before-vet.html is the old thread if you care.) (Also, for your information, we went to an avian vet, and we got the AGA test. The AGA is the most advanced blood test for PDD at the moment.)
For now, Winston is okay. His GI symptoms calmed down, and he's a happy bird. We just struggle to put weight back on him. I'm waiting for the vet to call me back to discuss options. I'm not worried so much because I have passed the panic phase. But, I am upset. After extensive research, I understood that ABV is way more likely to be transmitted vertically (from parents) than from other birds. Winston's fromer owner told me he's been healthy all these years, and he's been the only bird in the household. Well, I don't think Winston's former owner did anything wrong or lied to me. It is just what it is.
However, PDD takes a toll on the emotions undeniably.
You know, I get that rehoming gives an unwanted bird an chance. Winston is a good bird. I just don't know if given another chance, will I take the unknowns. I know 30% of the parrots have ABV. I guess the best way to avoid the virus is to get your bird from a HIGHLY reputable breeder. Their birds cost thousands, but you get to ask about the parents. You have a better chance of getting a clean bill of health. I think that's a fair consideration now.
My promise to my rehomed boy has not changed. (Winston flew to me while I was typing this thread. He does not care if he's sick. He just got a fresh sunflower to munch on this afternoon.)
My husband and I will keep him happy as long as we can, but we will probably not force him to be alive at some point. I am planning on getting him recovery formula to help with his weight, and we will see what the vet prescribes. BTW, if you have abv positive/PDD bird, I highly recommend joining Parrot PDD support group on Facebook. I learned a lot there, and people are willing to share what they do and how they cope with symptoms.
I'm done ranting. Sorry for the negative speech.
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