we wanted him to be fully flighted, but she/he can only fly backwards. :/ Bliss also seems very dis-coordinated. when stepping up, he/she half of the time misses my finger! and always falls off things, and flys backwards down and hits the floor or whatever is there. does anyone know what this is, or have the same sort of thing with their bird?
cockatiel neurological impairment?
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cockatiel neurological impairment?
by GMV » Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:47 am
I have a 4 month old cockatiel, Bliss. we wanted him to be fully flighted, but she/he can only fly backwards. :/ Bliss also seems very dis-coordinated. when stepping up, he/she half of the time misses my finger! and always falls off things, and flys backwards down and hits the floor or whatever is there. does anyone know what this is, or have the same sort of thing with their bird?
we wanted him to be fully flighted, but she/he can only fly backwards. :/ Bliss also seems very dis-coordinated. when stepping up, he/she half of the time misses my finger! and always falls off things, and flys backwards down and hits the floor or whatever is there. does anyone know what this is, or have the same sort of thing with their bird?- GMV
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by Harpmaker » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:52 pm
At 4 months Bliss is still a baby. Were his/her wings clipped when you got him/her? A bad clip could account for erratic flight.
Missing a finger on step up is more troubling. It could still be a baby thing, but I'd take Bliss to an avian vet to see what they thought.
Missing a finger on step up is more troubling. It could still be a baby thing, but I'd take Bliss to an avian vet to see what they thought.
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by Wolf » Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:04 pm
I have never personally seen anything similar to what you are describing, but I would recommend taking him in to see the bird doctor. There are in addition to possible neurological issues, diseases that can cause a variety of symptoms such as impaired motor function, and loss of balance and/ or co-ordination.
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by GMV » Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:51 pm
i would, but my family ALWAYS hesitate before taking ANYTHING to the vet, even a dying bunny :/
i'll try to get them to allow it. anyway, no hes never been clipped.
i'll try to get them to allow it. anyway, no hes never been clipped.
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by Wolf » Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:18 pm
Yes, I would most definitely ask them for their help in this matter and then I would try to start making some money of my own and set it aside for my birds medical expenses.
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by GMV » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:09 am
good news, i got my family to agree to take bliss to the vet!
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by Pajarita » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:39 am
It's definitely a neurological problem but what is causing is the question and the AV should be able to pinpoint a few possibilities. Good news that you are taking him to the vet, let us know what he says.
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by Wolf » Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:55 am
Yay !!! Good for you, we will be waiting to find out what is causing this problem.
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Re: cockatiel neurological impairment?
by GMV » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:58 am
calling vet today, to set a date! 
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