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From: gbell@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Gregory Bell)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: INDOOR:  Sickie Parakeet Questions
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Date: 11 Nov 90 10:05:27 GMT
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I need some advice:  I recently bought a friend for my parakeet.
Problem is the new friend seems to have taken poorly to the move and
has developed a repiratory problem.  (sneezing, occasional wheezing,
nasal discharge).  I'm treating him with Ornacyn  Plus (antibiotic) but
treatments with a tetracycline product didn't do anything. 

I'm really worried about Ozone (the orignal 'keet) getting sick
from the new guy.  How contageous are these things?  They're not
sharing food/water but sometimes Ozone chews on the new guy's cage.

What should I do?  Should I get rid of the new guy (dump back at pet
store's doorstep)?


Also, if I want to build a cage, what treatment or type of metal do
I need to prevent problems like verdigris?

Thanks for the help...


Greg Bell
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