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Zip isn't feeling well...
🕑 Added 2023-10-09 03:51:32 +0000 UTCSo we had heat temps around 91 and 91 degrees and both Zip and Olivia were not feeling well because of it, and showing signs of heat stress. These signs included lack of appetite (both food and water), seeking shelter under dishes or toys, the sick eyes (where they just look like they don't feel well in their eyes), looking unkept, lethargic, fluffy, etc.
If your bird shows signs of heat stress, simply get them into a cooler temperature for a minimum of 48 hours and offer them cool, clean water. You should see them perking up pretty quickly upon getting into cooler temps. I also feed the SFS semi-frozen as well.
It did give me the opportunity to work with her on something she would be more tolerant about. What did you think?
Comments
S Harrell
Thank you for that short lesson. It will definitely be useful for many of us especially me.
BirdTricks
She doesn't seem to be picky but I could definitely benefit from a treat test with her! Right now I'm using mixed nuts I have on hand which is currently almonds and pine nuts.
Beckie Child
Does Zip have a favorite treat? Or are you using random treats from your treat pouch? Inquiring minds want to knowβ¦πππ
Robin Marlin
I apologize for making you repeat yourself. π
Robin Marlin
After I sent my comment, I remembered that you had said you are in the process of catching up on editing.
Robyn Watts
I really enjoy you showing us bird body language in context. It also shows how quickly escalation can occur when we ignore more gentle responses. Makes sense why humans can get bitten by their birds a lot. It was fascinating to me how you helped Zip work through her unwillingness. Another testament to basics being so important. If she had no desire for treats you would have nothing she would have tolerated the petting for. I can see how many ways that could have gone so wrong. Especially with her not feeling well. As always I learned so much!
BirdTricks
She didnβt, Iβm just trying to catch up on editing all the Zip and Zoom content I have and push it out asap this month for all of you! Sheβs happily in her forever home π‘ this was before she went.
Maria Batangan
Hope they feel better soon! I loved watching the misting system go up and it's such a great idea for the summer months. This training came in so handy with Yoshi when I saw you touch on it in another YT video, and we're still working on it. He's allowing small pets to the head now. He looks like a little raggedy Anne doll sometimes and I'm grateful he's allowing me to fix the stray feathers. I thought Zip did a swell job practicing!
Robin Marlin
When did Olivia come back to you?
