I am fostering a sun conure. Former breeder bird. About 6 years old. One morning- two weeks ago- it awoke and could not perch. It has lost of weight, though his appetite is increasing a bit and he can now perching. Balance is still an issue and when not perched his some of his toes on both feet tend to curl and do their own thing. Little guy does not want to drink. Moves very little. Can work its way around the cage on the bars on occasion. Still pooping. But remains very quite and fluffed around the clock. As it is not my pet, I am hestitant to invest in an avian vet bill, but would do so and adopt if I thought this bird had much of a chance. He is a sweety. We presently own a 2 year old Quaker and 2.5 year old parakeet. We have kept the conure segregated as we do not know if he has any illness. We acquired the ill conure from the bird shop at which my daughter works. The bird was there on consignment. I offered to try to " nurse" it as the shop hadn't time to cuddle and coddle. Worried. Any others with parrots who have had strokes or similar symptoms? I'd welcome any feedback. Thank you so much Carol
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