Arieluwu
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Hello friends!
I mentioned before ibe only been taking care of my 43 year old african grey since my dad passed. And due to this ive been researching local avian vets. Thankfully theres one two blocks away however... im worried about getting him TO the vet. For context hes an african grey, and he hasnt been to the vet... ever. I clip his nails (he seems to enjoy it for some reason? or at least okay with it, as he sings happy songs when i do them), so i haven't taken him for nails but i do want a checkup. His past owner (my dad) did... almost everything youre not supposed to do to a bird, unhealthy diet and toxic food and drink... but he looks so healthy. I really want to take him, but im worried about him attacking the vet or getting himself hurt due to freaking out. Ive been trying every other day to train him to be okay with someone touching his wings, or just holding him in general. Hes sometimes okay with it, and trusts me, but he also has bad days and doesnt want me to touch him other than stepping up on my hand. I also need to find a good carrier for him, and know i need to desentize him to it, but ive just been overthinking too much about 'what if its too small? what if he tries to fly in the carrier and hurts his wings?' so i havent bought one yet.
I rambled alot, but basically i would love any and all tips to help my bird prepare for a vet check up, being okay with touch, what carrier would best suit a congo african grey, and if i need to do anything else? Maybe a scale for birds too, since i would like to try and track his weight. Sorry for rambling again, but hope yall can help me out![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
p.s give ur bird a smooch on the head for me
I rambled alot, but basically i would love any and all tips to help my bird prepare for a vet check up, being okay with touch, what carrier would best suit a congo african grey, and if i need to do anything else? Maybe a scale for birds too, since i would like to try and track his weight. Sorry for rambling again, but hope yall can help me out
p.s give ur bird a smooch on the head for me