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Post by Tohru1529 (April) on Jan 10, 2014 4:39:31 GMT
I think Sunny pretty much is giving up on me here. She will not come out any more. I have to force her to come out. Her right wing is all mess up thank to the vet,he really did not know how to clip wings. And now I think she a disabilities bird. She chip happy,but she upset,hiss and,complain when I pick up her wings. Hi all here a story of what happen to Sunny when she was 18 in 2010. The breeder clip her wings for me and she did just fine. I took her to the vet to get her check her out to see if she is heath look. Then after he clip her wings. One day in October 2010 I had sunny out to play. She was on my shoulder and then flew off and hit my chair. She was bleeding. I did not know the other side was bleeding. So we took her to the vet and the stitch her both wings so they did not bleed anymore.In December thought June she was not her self. I took her to the breeder that did a better job on clipping her then the vet I went to. The breeder and I went to clip her wings, and there was red that look like blood under her wings, she is burred all over the place. Were the vet had put stitch were not heal, u can see the line in both wings.Her feathers are mess up thanks to him ugh. What do I do about my poor baby. O one more thing the vet clip her wings to short. She could not fly right. She hits the wall and everywhere. When she fly she suppose to control were she is flying. When the vet clip her wrong she did not have that control. When the breeder did it she had the control. December thought May she lay eggs and then she stop because we put her in a new cage and stuff. But I blame the vet that clip her wings, because she is so stress out and will not come out anymore.  When I saw a vet. My vet mess her up. The breeder has birds and know how to clip them better. My dad said the breeder make shore were to clip and test how far they can fly. The vet did not do that at all. He did it all wrong. Now that Sunny is 21 she will be 22 next month, and I am worried that her right wing will not grow back any more. She may have a disabilities right wing. What do you think and,she is so hard to take out of the cage. I am not sure when she will pass she not as playful as she used to be all she dose is sit and chirp and eat and drink.  |
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Post by Pammy on Jan 10, 2014 5:35:14 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear all this. Poor girl. I think at her advanced age, all you can do is make her as comfy and happy as you can. I know you do that.
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Post by Tohru1529 (April) on Jan 10, 2014 6:20:53 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear all this. Poor girl. I think at her advanced age, all you can do is make her as comfy and happy as you can. I know you do that. yes I can thank you |
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Post by Sarah on Jan 10, 2014 7:24:07 GMT
You should try to test her for blindness. I am worried that she has become so distant and doesnt want to come out because she can't see properly.
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Post by Tohru1529 (April) on Jan 10, 2014 7:26:23 GMT
You should try to test her for blindness. I am worried that she has become so distant and doesnt want to come out because she can't see properly. How do I test her,she does know were her food is and water |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 10, 2014 15:27:56 GMT
i think you test that by putting your hand as close as possible and if she doesnt flinch, she she probably blind
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Post by Tohru1529 (April) on Jan 10, 2014 15:31:48 GMT
i think you test that by putting your hand as close as possible and if she doesnt flinch, she she probably blind Did that and when I went to pet her,she did not know my hand was coming,she felt my hand there. She did not see my hand. I move my hand up down in fount of her face,and she did nothing. |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 10, 2014 15:57:43 GMT
she is more likely blind
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Post by Tohru1529 (April) on Jan 10, 2014 16:00:53 GMT
ok do I need to do anything to make her cage safe like a ramp or something. |
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Post by roxhum on Jan 10, 2014 16:34:30 GMT
I am so sorry to hear of Sunny's troubles. Sarah is so valuable to all of us to know to check her for blindness. You are wonderful to be so kind and willing to make Sunny's life as good as possible. I am always interested in Sunny stories because my sweetie is 15, and being new to birds I don't know what to expect as she ages. Please keep us updated on how things go with Sunny.
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Post by Tohru1529 (April) on Jan 10, 2014 16:43:01 GMT
I am so sorry to hear of Sunny's troubles. Sarah is so valuable to all of us to know to check her for blindness. You are wonderful to be so kind and willing to make Sunny's life as good as possible. I am always interested in Sunny stories because my sweetie is 15, and being new to birds I don't know what to expect as she ages. Please keep us updated on how things go with Sunny. Yes I will keep everyone update |
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 10, 2014 18:11:59 GMT
I am so sorry Sunny is blind. However, you really did a good thing asking questions on line so you know what the problem is and can take proper care and precaution with her. that should feel good, despite the sadness.
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Post by Budgiebonkers on Jan 10, 2014 18:15:54 GMT
I had a blind lutino......he memorized the cage and had a budgie feed him half the time.
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Post by Pammy on Jan 10, 2014 19:51:32 GMT
I would move as little as possible, since Sunny already knows where everything is. Of course if you see her repeatedly having a problem with anything in particular, or something seems quite unsafe, then use your best judgment. Best wishes for you and Sunny as you adjust to this life change for her. There is no reason she can't continue to have a happy life, as long you you keep giving her loving care, and maybe some extra scritches and treats, just because.  |
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Post by Sarah on Jan 10, 2014 21:04:07 GMT
Yes, You should not change anything in Sunny's cage, or she will have to learn it again by touch. You may wish to put a towel or other soft material in the bottom of the cage, in case she starts to fall. You will have to take these out and wash them regularly to keep them free of droppings.
When you want to take her out, make sure to talk to her in soothing tones before approaching her, so that she is not scared. It may sound silly, but talk her through everything you are trying to do. 'Sunny, I am changing your food now,' 'Sunny, I'm going to ask you to step up, okay?' She may not understand the words, but she will know that you are there, that something is about to happen, and that she need not be afraid.
Blind Cockatiels can have a full and happy life, you just need to know how to make them feel safe and loved. Here is a video of a blind cockatiel doing tricks and playing with her owner:
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When I saw a vet. My vet mess her up. The breeder has birds and know how to clip them better. My dad said the breeder make shore were to clip and test how far they can fly. The vet did not do that at all. He did it all wrong. Now that Sunny is 21 she will be 22 next month, and I am worried that her right wing will not grow back any more. She may have a disabilities right wing. What do you think and,she is so hard to take out of the cage. I am not sure when she will pass she not as playful as she used to be all she dose is sit and chirp and eat and drink. 
