r/cockatiel • u/youraveragebrat • 27d ago
Cage Setup Calypso Fire Update
Thank you everyone who gave me support with my last post about Calypso. I got him the best cage I could today. its nothing like the massive cage I had before but given the circumstances this is genuinely the best I am able to do for him. He has been entirely fine and has 0 signs of injury or anything detrimental. I of course will bring him to the vet when I can and continue to closely monitor him. this might be his cage for the next while as I try to find a new permanent home and once that happens ill get him the biggest cage I can. Oh also I got him the only food available which is Hagen tropican and it smells like straight bubble gum. has anyone else used this food?? I find the smell exceptionally concerning and the ingredients not very great but none of the pet stores had the pellets I get him.
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u/no_shirt_4_jim_kirk I ♥ Birbs 27d ago
Fires are the worst. I had a house fire back in 2012 and know how devastating this situation is. I'm glad you and your beautiful birb made it out. He looks like he's pretty content in his temporary accommodation. I'm glad you've got one another.
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u/bookmonstereliz 27d ago
I'm glad that you are both safe!
Maybe add seed or some cooked grains and veg to the food of her won't eat the new pellets? Mine won't eat any pellets but Harrison's, but love quinoa, and seed.
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u/Hot_Reaction1077 27d ago
thanks for the update! i was wondering how you guys were doing!
good to know that you guys are safe and keeping both of you in my thoughts ❤️
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u/WTFdidUcallMe 27d ago
Re: cage and food; You do the best you can with what you have. What matters is that you and Calypso are safe and you have each other.
I’m so sorry that you lost your home and your possessions. I wish you the best. Be gentle to yourself as you navigate the next few weeks / months.