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mamalovesrico · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2005, 01:29 PM

I woke up yesterday with a nasty cold. This morning I woke up and thought I had strep throat. Just talked to my sister and she said if I had it I would know. So, guess maybe I don't have it.
I was a little nervous about feeding Rico. Washed my hands very thorougly but just curious. Can I get him sick with a cold?

The Outlaw · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2005, 01:52 PM

Nope. Your bird is perfectly fine. There are a few zootonic diseases (pssitacosis and tuberculosis being among them) that can be transmitted, but for the most part there isnt a problem.

THE OUTLAW

mamalovesrico · #3 (**permalink**) 01-25-2005, 02:16 PM

Thank you very much. Guess it's time for me to go play with him then. :icon_smil

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