Something is wrong with one of my gouldians

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:19 am

Hope he feels better soon. The off balance is concerning. Can you give him some grated boiled egg, it will help him build up his strength.

The desk lamp is good but as Gray noted leave it on 24/7.

If you go to Home Depot or Lowes, go to the electrical section and pick up an aluminum shield, they come with a clamp. You can either attache the lamp to the side or set it on top.

birdclaws · Post by **birdclaws** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:30 am

I would also take note of how many watts the clamp light is recommended for. I bought one only capable of 55w, but the bulb wasn't warm enough, so I've had to buy a 75w bulb and a new lamp.

Hope he starts to make some improvements. I really hope that it is not twirling.

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:22 am

I wish I would have read this post before I headed out this morning. I literally was camped out at the pet store waiting for them to open the doors at 9am, lol.

I bought a Fluker's Clamp Lamp with dimmer and a ceramic infrared heat emitter bulb. Ran about $45 altogether. Oh and I bought a 100 watt bulb.

He seems to be doing a little better this morning. Seems less off balance but still is kinda just sitting around. I made him a little smorgasbord of seed & egg and he is eating. He's perching on the sides of the food & water dish again and seems to be maintaining his balance well. He also seems more alert today and seems to be enjoying his new lamp.

kheather · Post by **kheather** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:14 am

well he's hanging in there... glad to hear!

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:55 pm

I hope he continues to improve

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:56 pm

He should surely appreciate the heater's warmth! Best wishes.

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:05 pm

Is he bonded to his mate? When I had an attacked zebra she appreciated cuddling with her mate under the heatlamp

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:28 am

Neptune just passed away

purplejasminevn · Post by **purplejasminevn** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:31 am

Lisa wrote:Neptune just passed away

Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. You had gave him a wonderful life and you tried all your best. I am sure he will have all the great memories of you where ever he is

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:46 am

Very sorry for your loss

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:12 am

So sorry for your loss

Post by **Sally** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:00 am

So sorry you lost him. It is always difficult, but not knowing what went wrong makes it harder.

kheather · Post by **kheather** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:56 am

very sorry to hear. Hopefully his passing prevented you from having to watch him suffer and continue to decline.

DanteD716 · Post by **DanteD716** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:09 am

Lisa wrote:Neptune just passed away

Lisa, I am so sorry

Cath1068 · Post by **Cath1068** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:01 pm

Awwww I am so sorry you lost him. I too know how it feels now....

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