peahen with droopy wings and lethargic

[De Wet]

I don t think say died of worms alone if she had it maybe she pick up a second infection and that is the infections which normally kills

 

[Pfauenfreund]

I don t think say died of worms alone if she had it maybe she pick up a second infection and that is the infections which normally kills

Worms are weakening the immune system and this is the door opener for secondary infects.

 

[De Wet]

Worms are weakening the immune system and this is the door opener for secondary infects.

agree

 

[zazouse]

She passed away this morning.

It is terrible to loose one and even harder when we are not sure why.. i learned real quick peas can hide thier illnesses real good too good, i lost 2 because they were so good at hiding it.

 

[Pfauenfreund]

It is terrible to loose one and even harder when we are not sure why.. i learned real quick peas can hide thier illnesses real good too good, i lost 2 because they were so good at hiding it.

We all, which are keeping peas since years have to learn it the hard way soon or later. I agree, peas are specialists to hide their illness.
You have to know each off your birds and a small change in behavior should make you very sensitive. I know the character of each bird and I every day check with goodies (peanuts) which I gave by hand if the birds are react as normal. If there is any small change I immediately observe the bird and check the poop. If I feel that something is not good I will grab the bird and check the breast.
A frequent check of the poop under the perches is also giving you some information if everything is ok. Experiences are helping a lot, but we cannot prevent it always. This is the nature which we have to accept.

 

[zazouse]

very true, every once in a while i see one fly into something and later they are acting sickly , i know they are hurt but had i not seen them crash i would not have known what was wrong with them.

 

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[Jesus Chick]

Thank you to everyone. It is terrible to loose her. I just got a mate for her too and so now he is lonely

, she passed away three days after I got him. Experience is key.