hello flock

Cody said:

You should not be treating for parasites just assuming it is needed, where are you in relation to Boston, MA, there are quite a number of avian vets within a 50 miles radius of Boston. Do a search using this link https://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803 by opening up the radius to more than 5 miles and entering your city and state. Do not attempt to remove leg bands on your own, you could break their leg or cause other damage.

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I cannot find any data on why I shouldn't treat them for parasites every thing read says only good things can come of it....and it helps with immunity.....from what i read its more likely they have parasites than not...humans too for that matter statistically you prob have parasites.

anyways not trying to be rude or argumentative, I am a knowledge seeker maybe you have knowledge you can share with me please?

thank you
btw that big trop to the er was it...
I already spent my vet money

gonna have to look for ways to monetize
I wasn't expecting a flock...or sick....i rescued them one of them cant fly i dont see any wing growth....i think it must have a disability...


i need a bird vet/ just a bird vet someone who specializes in birds...

karenblodgett3261 said:

There is a vet in Hopkinton NH. Its strait up Rt 89. If you're near routes 91 or 93, you can get there fairly quickly since most of the drive is highway.

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thank you , thank you, thank you!!!
i cannot afford to go to another vet and have a failed attempt at getting these birds help...i really appreciate the referral to a bird vet ( can you imagine a non bird vet removing the bands? i cant, average vets don't know what they are doing with birds really ). I am in Northampton ma so Boston is out of the question. You are right if i take the whole flock together in the car before it gets to hot...i will get a credit card to fund this excursion. I will map it maybe its not to far....

To anyone else who needs birds supplies....the best place I found is a place called The Pet Stop in Nashua NH they have medications and such a huge selection of things- I dont buy my food from them though. Instead, I feed Dr. Harvey's seed. I also give them fruits and veggies. vitamins, calcium, and soon iodine.
I also want to get them some aloe. I love them so much already. I love waking up to them singing.

Thanks for your help...

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