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we have found a baby galah who seems not well he has black poo and smells a bit. it was a hot day and l feel he was abandoned i have been eye dropping him water and baby farax only getting a bit down he is very quiet is there anything l can feed him to boost him up i feel he hasnt eaten for a few days thankyou
Best thing to do is contact your local wildlife rehabilitation center, wildlife official, or veterinarian for advice.
In the meantime, go to http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/nature_conservation/wildlife/caring_for_wildlife/carer... for specific advice on caring for your Galah.
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Roger Lederer
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Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.
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Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.
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PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico
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