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Worst Diagnosis they could of made
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On top of all the shit I been through and going Through, My Quaker Parrot, I was teaching North End Chants to, passed away suddenly, last week. To say it destroyed me, I really didn't want to do the Scores on Saturday, in fact I only did it to occupy my mind.
Now Pickle has been laid to rest and this place is so quiet, I can hear my Wife talking to me, I have decided to take in another Quaker. This Quaker makes Nasty Nigel from the Film Rio look Cute and Cuddly, he Bites, he Screams and I am going to make it my mission to bring him back to trusting Humans again. So Thursday or Tuesday when I got the Train Fair, I am off to Leicester to get him.
I can't believe what I have Seen and will update once I have the bird in my home. But its bad, I mean Humans can be so cruel.
Now Pickle has been laid to rest and this place is so quiet, I can hear my Wife talking to me, I have decided to take in another Quaker. This Quaker makes Nasty Nigel from the Film Rio look Cute and Cuddly, he Bites, he Screams and I am going to make it my mission to bring him back to trusting Humans again. So Thursday or Tuesday when I got the Train Fair, I am off to Leicester to get him.
I can't believe what I have Seen and will update once I have the bird in my home. But its bad, I mean Humans can be so cruel.
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Little Vinnie has been rescued and is now with me. I have a new reason to go on, he is going to needs lots of care and help. I have never seen a Bird hide their head with their Wings and body when you put you hand near them. So heart breaking, I hope I can get him to trust me.
Going to be honest Ihis Female owner was devastated to see him go, but she knew he needed to. He was, well nah.
Going to be honest Ihis Female owner was devastated to see him go, but she knew he needed to. He was, well nah.
He looks so sad, poor thing.
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Already had him step up, which she says he won't do, He bops to Music, likes to play with his new toys. Been out for a fly and put himself back. And was able to pick him up without him hiding his head, did squeal with fear but then let me look at his feathers. he will need a long Vet visit, some worrying lumps, but can't get an appointment yet as Vet is off sick and he will need an avian vet. But So happy he's eating, playing and bopping.
Animals lift you so much.
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They do/
Vinnie is in Strict Quarantine, as vet thinks he may have PFBD. It's dangerous and bad news if he has. However He was only 61.4 grams when we got him, he's now 84grams. Target is 100-150 Grams. His feathers are coming back, So that may mean he hasn't got PFBD. He has a Vet visit tomorrow, if he has PFBD, have a very extreme hard choice to make, Keep him Quarantined for another 90 days to see if he becomes immune or is a Carrier (Carrier is the death sentence), Try find a Home with no other Birds or make that call (I know I couldn't do it).
If he gets the all clear, Saturday he will be able to meet from a distance our other Birds. This is what I am so desperate for. I have got him perching, eating, Bathing himself, Climbing into our Bed (Quarantine room as I have not other room). and chirping, in 2 weeks.
I am hoping for the best news as Changing clothes between rooms, showering after holding him and all the hand sanitiser is doing my head in.
His appointment is at 10am, can't get their Early or late, have to use a cabin out the back to protect any other Birds they may see. His appointment is a 3 hour slot, but the vet is booked for 2 days.
I am not going to sleep tonight.
Amazing work mate, good luck for further progress! 🤞
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Wow, that is dedication 😲
Hoping he gets the all clear and you can start to integrate him with the rest of your family.
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Well
He got the all Clear, he's got a few issues from his miss treatment at his old place, but he doesn't have PFBD, and his Quarantine will be lifted on Saturday. He goes back in 2 weeks for a check up and get him DNA tested to be sure of his Age, Sex etc. But he's good and i'm happy to have him home. We doing a Controlled lifting of Quarantine to reduce stress from meeting the other Birds.
Vet was so impressed with his progress, he waved half the fee's. So happy for him and the others. Now I going bed, See you at the weekend.
He got the all Clear, he's got a few issues from his miss treatment at his old place, but he doesn't have PFBD, and his Quarantine will be lifted on Saturday. He goes back in 2 weeks for a check up and get him DNA tested to be sure of his Age, Sex etc. But he's good and i'm happy to have him home. We doing a Controlled lifting of Quarantine to reduce stress from meeting the other Birds.
Vet was so impressed with his progress, he waved half the fee's. So happy for him and the others. Now I going bed, See you at the weekend.
I could do with a PS5 if you’re offering?
How is your feathered friend coming along?
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Well he's eating, feathers doing OK, Although out of Quarantine, he want's to be on his own most the time. Likes to get into bed and go back to sleep in the Morning. But still not liking hands much. All Progress. He's not going to be a Bird that will come to you, but thats fine as long as he does Pluck his feathers and is happy. .
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How's your new bird doing now FCPM?
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Well, we just got the DNA results back and well Vinnie is Vinessa. Vinnie is Female. With the Vet telling us we didn't need the DNA testing as he can 100% say Vinnie is Male, I think we've mad the correct choice. Settling in a bit more, no screaming when hands go near, And has stopped hiding her head. Putting on weight and feathers doing OK. A little fighter.
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Vinny is OK, Now I been asked to do Domestic Abuse again as the Person that was doing it for them this year has pulled out. But Walking is so last year. Now has anyone Cycled on a standard Pedal Bike to Blackpool from Deepdale in October? Is it easy or hard, would I regret it? And would following Blackpool Road be a safe option as Google options look crazy.
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It’s a flat and easy enough ride crazy, if you get a bit of cycling practice in before hand.
I’d go from Bloomfield road to the sea front and then head through St Annes, Lytham, Warton, Freckleton. Pick up the guild wheel at Lea gate, going down the broom and past north end training ground. Then onto canal at the university sport complex and follow canal to Woodplumpton road. Go down Lytham road, wattling street road and then Tom Finney way, which comes out at the Ground.
I’d go from Bloomfield road to the sea front and then head through St Annes, Lytham, Warton, Freckleton. Pick up the guild wheel at Lea gate, going down the broom and past north end training ground. Then onto canal at the university sport complex and follow canal to Woodplumpton road. Go down Lytham road, wattling street road and then Tom Finney way, which comes out at the Ground.
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Im going other way, But will look into the reverse of that route. Got to Pick up the Lights at 5pm at Stargate.