Introducing Yuri! Ona’s New Sister!

[DonnaBudgie]

How is Yuri's foot? Do you think Ona may get jealous? She's so used to being the center of your attention (birdwise). And what will Yuri think when she sees her new Mama fawning over Ona? Don't dogs get jealous sometimes? I wonder if birds get jealous. Fortunately my budgies don't. They're plenty of room on my body for multiple budgies to perch at once and they're not very needy except for Joey who can be a real pest! It's my fault for coddling her too much and for too long as a baby because she has two deformed feet that weren't a problem at all once she grew up and learned how to best use them.

 

[onamom]

Her foot is still about the same. Still using front toes, back facing forward. I think there is still a chance the vet will recommend removing the little object in her stomach, or doing another X-ray to make sure it's still there. We will see.

I'm not sure if Ona will get jealous! I think the biggest thing I'm worried about is her getting territorial over her stuff. I do know she really likes other birds. I'm not sure!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

They're just like children in ways. What girl would want to share their stuff with their little sister? I hope you have a lot of stuff!

 

[onamom]

Just got back from taking in Yuri for her ABV re-draw. Hoping that the results come back fast so that I can still let them meet this weekend They want to put a splint on her little foot to prevent the toes from curling. I will be taking her in tomorrow morning for that.

 

[LaManuka]

Just got back from taking in Yuri for her ABV re-draw. Hoping that the results come back fast so that I can still let them meet this weekend They want to put a splint on her little foot to prevent the toes from curling. I will be taking her in tomorrow morning for that.

Poor little sweetheart, she must be getting a bit sick of those vet visits by now, but my goodness she seems to be taking it all in her stride! Hope she gets to meet her big sister soon!!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Please take pictures of the splint so we can see it. I hope she doesn't mind it too much. I know that baby birds in the nest that get splayed feet can get mini handcuffs on their legs to hold them in proper position before the defect becomes permanent and it works really well.

 

[onamom]

She is home! Here is the splint. It’s just vet tape. Little baby. She was very good and cooperative at the vet.

 

[rheashard2]

She looks happy! Glad she's home.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

She is home! Here is the splint. It’s just vet tape. Little baby. She was very good and cooperative at the vet.

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What a good baby! Yuri and I are twins- I finally got a walking boot on my fractured left foot today after 17 days of walking on it!

 

[Mickyduk]

I’ve been thinking about getting a black cap for a while now. So today I walked in a new pet store “just to look” and….

She is SO sweet!!! So, everyone meet Ona’s new sister, Yuri!!

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She’s a shoulder snuggler!! So gentle and sweet. She will be kept completely separate from Ona for two weeks for quarantine and will get her to the vet!

I think Ona is going to love her!

 

[Mickyduk]

Wow!! So very tame & friendly. Lovely!!!

 

[LaManuka]

She is home! Here is the splint. It’s just vet tape. Little baby. She was very good and cooperative at the vet.

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And that look on her little face is as sweet as ever. Love you, brave little Yuri!!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Her foot is still about the same. Still using front toes, back facing forward. I think there is still a chance the vet will recommend removing the little object in her stomach, or doing another X-ray to make sure it's still there. We will see.

I'm not sure if Ona will get jealous! I think the biggest thing I'm worried about is her getting territorial over her stuff. I do know she really likes other birds. I'm not sure!

How would they remove the object inside her? Surgery?

 

[onamom]

How would they remove the object inside her? Surgery?

They would give her things to help her poo it out.

 

[onamom]

Wellll I already had to take off the splint She had been chewing it and freed one of her front toes. The vet said to take it off so I did. I did some physical therapy with her, stretching out her toes and encouraging her to grip with them. It seemed to help.

She is really good at balloon pop! She popped so many balloons on my phone. She’s better at it than Ona.