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Originally Posted by yehudasf
Veterinary expenses associated with this problem have totalled over $ 3500 so far. X-rays, ultra-sound examinations, medications (for months), it all adds up.
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Wow. Outlaw has forewarned me about Eclectus female hormonal behavior which can include biting, nesting, and feather plucking. I have recently read a real-life horror story about a 2nd or 3rd time eggbound ekkie hen who had to have a "hysterectomy". (can't remember the official term) Scarlett is only about 2.5 years old at this point so I imagine I could possibly be in the same situation eventually in the future.
I'm trying my novice-best, though, with weekly perch, toy, bowl rotations and her spending a lot of time out of the cage on her boing and with me. Ekkies are supposed to be horrid when they are hormonal--guess I'll find that out soon enough!
