https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/green-valley/birds/baby-congo-african-grey-hand-tamed/1288579677
Hello Peoples,
I am considering getting the bird in the above ad; I have a few questions:
1. The bird has curvature of the spine - I want this bird as a pet so it does not worry me from a looks or breeding viewpoint. But would the bird experience any discomfort? Has anyone seen this type of thing before? Would there be ongoing vet costs associated with this?
2. Also, the feathers are clipped and the breeder says they will grow back. Which I hope is true. So I do not know if the bird can fly or not with the back issue (hopefully it can but it is not a deal breaker for me - I just want the bird to be happy and have a fulfilling life.) Any insights into the back and flight and also the feathers?
Thank you for any insights you can offer!
I spoke to the seller; he is a breeder and he is selling the bird on behalf of another person. Apparently the backbone issue was not detected early on enough to rectify (he said this was possible in very young birds?)
A photo is attached below.
Lauren.
Hello Peoples,
I am considering getting the bird in the above ad; I have a few questions:
1. The bird has curvature of the spine - I want this bird as a pet so it does not worry me from a looks or breeding viewpoint. But would the bird experience any discomfort? Has anyone seen this type of thing before? Would there be ongoing vet costs associated with this?
2. Also, the feathers are clipped and the breeder says they will grow back. Which I hope is true. So I do not know if the bird can fly or not with the back issue (hopefully it can but it is not a deal breaker for me - I just want the bird to be happy and have a fulfilling life.) Any insights into the back and flight and also the feathers?
Thank you for any insights you can offer!
I spoke to the seller; he is a breeder and he is selling the bird on behalf of another person. Apparently the backbone issue was not detected early on enough to rectify (he said this was possible in very young birds?)
A photo is attached below.
Lauren.
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