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my female finch is loosing feathers and has not been flying ...


Sent to Pet Experts December 29, 2006 10:01 a.m.

my female finch is loosing feathers and has not been flying around. she lives in a cage with five other finchs. should i bring her to a vet. she has been like this for about two weeks. help my poor finch.

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Female; Breed: finch

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took her out of the cage
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Status: Closed   Value: $9   
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December 29, 2006 6:56 p.m. (8 hours and 54 minutes later)

Hi Judy. How old is this bird? You didn't say which type of finch so are you sure it's a female? Has she ever layed any eggs so far? Have you had all the birds about the same amount of time or are there any recent additions? If so, how recent? Do I understand you have separated her out into another cage or carrier? Just in case, do you already have a true avian vet? (If not, and if you need one, I may be able to help with that as well.) Please tell me about their normal dailey diet. Thanks, Patricia

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