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Expert: - 5/20/2007


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lately my budgie has been on one leg and sometimes she stretch's it out. and her personality has changed too. what is wrong with her?

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Hi, Tracey.

Birds stretch their legs out all the time, so this is normal.  They also stand/sleep on one leg when they want...this is also normal.  I would have no idea what is wrong with your bird...you haven't provided enough detailed information for me to even guess!  I need more information in order to help you and your bird.

Chrys  

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

Experience

Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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