Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[RaZ]

Not what I meant, was just word wandering.....can be like 'telephone'.

I kinda figured that. But the comment made me smile anyway.

 

[1muttsfan]

Not testing for FIV? Why on Earth not, could hardly be that much costlier to test for both. Tsk tsk .
Raz, I do think it is more likely that he has a chronic herpesvirus infection of the upper respiratory tract, although unfortunately he could have both. A Lysine amino acid supplement should help if he has Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis FVR), which cats can have even if vaccinated properly. Personally I prefer Viralyse, it is a high concentration supplement.

 

[Folly's place]

x2! I was very surprised, and generally it's a very impressive shelter with good programs. Saving pennies...
Mary

 

[SillyChicken]

Glad you got a roo Raz, cause me and mine had a serious disagreement yesterday. He will be going to freezer camp as soon as I get a chance to wring his neck. Bugger attacked me when I went into the run.

 

[RaZ]

Glad you got a roo Raz, cause me and mine had a serious disagreement yesterday. He will be going to freezer camp as soon as I get a chance to wring his neck. Bugger attacked me when I went into the run.

That is what I would do. No need for an aggressive rooster.
I got Larry because the people's grand-kids were afraid of him. He is a pretty nice bird. Doesn't seem aggressive (yet).

 

[ToniTalley]

Raz, what is your secret sauce method of picking up and handling a roo? Ours is an aggressive flighty one, and we need to put vaseline on his legs (scaly mites). It's a major ordeal to corner him and grab him.

 

[aart]

It's a major ordeal to corner him and grab him.

Take him off roost at night, hold wings tight to his body, cover his head with a small towel. Pretty easy with two people, one to hold and one the treat legs.
I put them in my lap, wear a headlight to see, hold down body with one arm, hold legs with that hand, use other hand to apply gunk.

 

[wcbpolish]

Glad you got a roo Raz, cause me and mine had a serious disagreement yesterday. He will be going to freezer camp as soon as I get a chance to wring his neck. Bugger attacked me when I went into the run.

I have a tom turkey with attitude... but I keep him just in case something happens to the other tom. I need to think about replacing him. He's a Narragansett (might have royal palm blood too)

 

[RaZ]

I think the night time capture and treatment is probably the least stressful for the bird. AART has a good plan. I would suggest a towel big enough to include keeping the wings tucked close to the body.
Be confident, you are bigger than the bird. Good luck.

 

[aart]

I also wear an apron when I examine birds, forms a bit of a sling between my knees.
Helps hold the one wing when they're on their sides.
Once they get used to being handled, most submit pretty quickly.
Calm confidence indeed is huge...and a soft voice.
When I am more anxious, they struggle more, I swear they can 'feel' our fear/anxiety.