Alicia Andrews
Regular Member
- Hi guys.
I had to take myQuaker Parakeet to the vet the other day and was told he has Calcium & Vitamin D deficiency to which I got given liquid calcium etc to give him everyday until he is fully on the harrisons potent food. He seems to be eating OK if I hand feed him, but since Monday he just will not come out of his cage voluntarily and he is very tired, he's making less sounds, playing less but now and again he'll play with toys or my hand or make lots of noise he's more sleepy than usual and sometimes is sleeping on both feet..
I have to force him out with a towel to give him the medicine, when he's been out he'll sit on his wooden playstand and he tried to fly yesterday but fell onto the floor. Walked around the floor looking for food, but as soon as I picked him up again he was tired and back on his playstand.
I've bought him a new cage, a UV lamp, more toys etc.The cage I have gotten him was MASSIVE I got it 2 years ago, and only now since he's sick have I realized it's a little too big and inconvenient for him to move around in.
I'm so worried!! I keep having episodes of crying etc, I just don't know how to deal with this worry. He's only 6 years old..