Two problems
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Two problems
Hello all,
I am having two isuues with my gouldian pair:
The hen - is constantly sleepy. she is not puffed or sick like, just sleepy. she had been laying infertile eggs and lately two chicks hatched. one was dropped. What could be the problem?
The cock - a long time ago I accsidently cliped my goudian cock small finger. Ever since he has had troubles flying. he falls to the cage bottum allot. What could be the problem?
Thank you!
I am having two isuues with my gouldian pair:
The hen - is constantly sleepy. she is not puffed or sick like, just sleepy. she had been laying infertile eggs and lately two chicks hatched. one was dropped. What could be the problem?
The cock - a long time ago I accsidently cliped my goudian cock small finger. Ever since he has had troubles flying. he falls to the cage bottum allot. What could be the problem?
Thank you!
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Two problems
Sounds as if you need to build up your birds health wise before any more breeding. A varied diet with hard boiled eggs added would be a good start. Let them rest and recover from whatever ails them.
Constant eyes blinking and/or closed eyes can be a sign of dehydration, are you sure she is getting water?
No idea what could be wrong with your male, clipping the toe has nothing to do with the ability to fly.
Constant eyes blinking and/or closed eyes can be a sign of dehydration, are you sure she is getting water?
No idea what could be wrong with your male, clipping the toe has nothing to do with the ability to fly.
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
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GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
- Angela&Shalamar
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Re: Two problems
how long ago on the clipped finger? Could he be fighting some sort of low grade infection? Any other signs? Sounds strange. For hen I'd suggest some calcium too.
Angela&Shalamar
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Re: Two problems
All good suggestions. Also, I'd take out any nests so the hen has a break or separate the pair.
DEBORAH

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Re: Two problems
Thank you. they have been getting allot of hard build eggs and vitmins supp before so I don't know what to do. Maybe I'll start with some greens.
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Re: Two problems
I noticed she does blink allot. But, she has all the water she can drink.
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Re: Two problems
Hey Debbie!
I noticed she really doesn't drink.
What should I do?
I noticed she really doesn't drink.
What should I do?
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Two problems
Are you using water bottles? I would give them a large dish of water so they can also bathe
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: Two problems
I am using a dish for drink and a bird bath.
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Two problems
Not sure why she wouldn't be drinking then unless your adding something to the water
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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- Nestling
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Re: Two problems
Sometimes I add vitamins (muta vit) not constantly.
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Two problems
I wouldn't add anything till you are sure she is drinking well. Sounds like she may not be drinking on those days you are adding vitamins.
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: Two problems
Thank you Debbie, very helpful!!
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- Bird Brain
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Re: Two problems
Your welcome
Hope things improve, best of luck

Hope things improve, best of luck
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56