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    Orchids? Anybody?

    3 y/o rimless nano paludarium. Bulbophyllum nasicaa It recently bloomed. This is an older picture when it was blooming. It made 3 flowers. They last a very short period of time before they fall off. Platystele johnstonii (it is very small, look for the flat oval leaves within the moss)...
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    Ebay seller using picture of my bird to sell hatching eggs

    Yes I have contacted the seller and asked them to remove my picture I would have to scrounge around but if I recall correctly, this image is one that I may have submitted for a photo contest for BYC
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    Ebay seller using picture of my bird to sell hatching eggs

    Just wanted to give a heads up about this because it's very likely the seller pulled my photo from this website. It's the only place the picture exists publicly. This is my bird and she is still in my flock as an adult 4 year old hen. This seller is not me. I am not selling eggs. If they are...
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    Barbu de Watermael lethal skull vault gene

    D'anvers are the other breed most commonly thrown in, maybe they're getting this from the d'anvers. I don't know enough about this to speak on it. ...If I considered my own anecdotal experience with d'anvers so far, I would not consider this to be outside the realm of reason. I've had 2 d'anvers...
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    Barbu de Watermael lethal skull vault gene

    I want to also mention, the word "vaulted" I have always associated with polish, so I'm not sure why it's what my resource called the gene disorder. She said it's recessive but "sticky" and she tried 7 years to breed it out and couldn't do it. I guess American wm breeders have accepted this and...
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    Barbu de Watermael lethal skull vault gene

    I'm interested to hear this take from you, I know you're very knowledgeable but the source I heard this from is also so now I have two reputable sources at odds. From what I understand, this gene causes the skull to not fully develop or be very squishy which lets the brain just kinda squeeze out...
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    Barbu de Watermael lethal skull vault gene

    I'm looking to add to my flock as it is now aging and members are beginning to die of age-related illnesses. I love the wm, it is hands down my favorite breed. Currently I have greenfire farms birds but I have been looking around at what's available in the USA for wm now, not just from...
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    Clanker answering calls at my vet, a vent thread

    This should terrify everyone. It's funny that your wording implies it's coming for us... because it is. This isn't going to end at vet services, there is going to be a day where I call my doctor and don't get to talk to a person This is not okay and I'm afraid for us all.
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    Clanker answering calls at my vet, a vent thread

    Aight I'mma boutta pop off. I called my regular avian fet for this emergency service and a ****'n clanker answered the phone. I got a literal medical emergency and this "ai assistant" is taking 30 seconds between each reply, ended up telling me the clinic was CLOSED, I'm begging it to connect me...
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    When to consider euthanasia

    It surprises me how often I am in this position, it's as though the universe has a tendency to give me these animals that have extra needs, knowing I'd go to the ends of the earth for them. The decision to let go has never been easy, it doesn't get easier with each new soul I have to guide over...
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    When to consider euthanasia

    I posted a little more info in my last message to thecatumbrella. I have done everything. When I say everything, I really do mean it. I used every resource possible. I don't mean to appear as though I wish to throw any advice that seems helpful for treatment away... All I can say is, you gotta...
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    When to consider euthanasia

    Thank you for the perspective. Every time I'm here in this place, where she's had/having an episode and it looks awful on the surface, I have these thoughts. Is this the right thing? Is rehabilitating every time and re-integrating the right thing to do for her? When she is lucid, she acts mostly...
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    When to consider euthanasia

    If you are a long time member of this forum you might know me and my flock and the struggles I've faced for a while. A bit of my post history would reveal the whole story, but TL;DR, I spent *thousands* to determine what was causing strange symptoms for specific birds in my flock and learned...
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    Any artists out there?

    Some new feathers My main studio window
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    Any artists out there?

    Glass fired enamel quail barbu de warermael on depletion gilt silver The muse
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