@MickeyandStrippy You seem to misunderstand the point that she is in a calmed relaxed state. Similarly as much as possible when I physically examining birds. When they are not calmed, or won't calm, then being ultra careful to minimise the risks of injury is part of the art and skills of being a good bird vet. Some vets prefer to anaesthetise birds to physically examine them etc, yet that has its own many inherent risks and adverse effects on body systems. Dr Ross Perry
Is that like hypnotising chooks? Phoenix seems healthy to me. He has a good appetite and his droppings are well formed. I assumed that his claws were long because he doesn't walk on any surfaces to naturally wear them down. I am concerned about his behaviour though, he is 8 and I've had him for 3 years. In the last few weeks he seems to have developed a psychological problem. He is sweet, chatty and playful, but as soon as I touch my face, eg blow my nose, he attacks my hands. Any advice?
@verticalsmurf It might be like chooks but the usual chook methods don't work for parrots and a lot of other birds. My focus and intent seems to be a key component.. Re your bird Phoenix it could have something to do with randy bird syndrome.. not sure. You can book a phone, skype or ichat consultation with me and/or discuss with an animal whisperer such as Simone Lee.
How do you handle larger birds? The 'chopstick' technique worked for me with budgies, but I now have a Sun Conure who needs his claws clipped . I can't do the chopstick, my hands aren't big enough, any attempt results in me holding him by his wings and torso, and one suprised and not too happy Sun who decides to latch on.
@verticalsmurf I can assure you the bird is not in shock in the video. I have calmed it into a trance like state and it you watch enough of my videos you will see this happen with a series of birds. I also attempt to explain the process of doing this. In terms of small hands and bigger birds, I suggest you modify the rolled towel technique that I also demonstrate in a series of videos. For a sun conure perhaps a teatowel will work fine. Long nails? ?PBFD, chronic liver disease, pododermatitis?
that little poor bird can die look at her in 2:14 dont put her neck tall you may injure her i have a bird like her and i never do that.
MickeyandStrippy 6 months ago
@MickeyandStrippy You seem to misunderstand the point that she is in a calmed relaxed state. Similarly as much as possible when I physically examining birds. When they are not calmed, or won't calm, then being ultra careful to minimise the risks of injury is part of the art and skills of being a good bird vet. Some vets prefer to anaesthetise birds to physically examine them etc, yet that has its own many inherent risks and adverse effects on body systems. Dr Ross Perry
DoctorRossPerry 6 months ago
I don't have a webcam or any apple toys. I guess it'll have to be an old fashioned phone consultation. How do I arrange this?
verticalsmurf 6 months ago
@verticalsmurf Ring Sydney daytime 0435848778 and arrange a time with my wife Dianne for me.
DoctorRossPerry 6 months ago
Is that like hypnotising chooks? Phoenix seems healthy to me. He has a good appetite and his droppings are well formed. I assumed that his claws were long because he doesn't walk on any surfaces to naturally wear them down. I am concerned about his behaviour though, he is 8 and I've had him for 3 years. In the last few weeks he seems to have developed a psychological problem. He is sweet, chatty and playful, but as soon as I touch my face, eg blow my nose, he attacks my hands. Any advice?
verticalsmurf 6 months ago
@verticalsmurf It might be like chooks but the usual chook methods don't work for parrots and a lot of other birds. My focus and intent seems to be a key component.. Re your bird Phoenix it could have something to do with randy bird syndrome.. not sure. You can book a phone, skype or ichat consultation with me and/or discuss with an animal whisperer such as Simone Lee.
DoctorRossPerry 6 months ago
She looks as though she is in shock.
How do you handle larger birds? The 'chopstick' technique worked for me with budgies, but I now have a Sun Conure who needs his claws clipped . I can't do the chopstick, my hands aren't big enough, any attempt results in me holding him by his wings and torso, and one suprised and not too happy Sun who decides to latch on.
verticalsmurf 6 months ago
@verticalsmurf I can assure you the bird is not in shock in the video. I have calmed it into a trance like state and it you watch enough of my videos you will see this happen with a series of birds. I also attempt to explain the process of doing this. In terms of small hands and bigger birds, I suggest you modify the rolled towel technique that I also demonstrate in a series of videos. For a sun conure perhaps a teatowel will work fine. Long nails? ?PBFD, chronic liver disease, pododermatitis?
DoctorRossPerry 6 months ago
I'm astounded.
Botheparrot 11 months ago