>One of the reasons I stated how she is with birds pertaining to
>husbandry....(note I didnot say cleanliness) is many times I believe
>the necropsy comes back this virus when in fact, it is the skills
>of husbandry that needs looking at...
I think her husbandry skills (read: Basic care skills) are probably
fine, judging from the conversations we've had. And I have a very strong
feeling that she will take the time to learn whatever is deemed
necessary by myself, her vet or Dr. Ritchie, to improve any skills that
may be lacking. I get a real good feeling talking to her that she WANTS
to know as much as possible. She already has a good grasp of basic
illness knowledge--ie., transmission methods, etc.. What she didn't have
was details on PDS, other than what she'd read in Bird Talk (and we all
know how watered down some of their medical articles can be).
>.simple questions on your part could assist with giving you
>information. You could use you CAS book for a reference with a minni
>test for her over the phone with out her knowing.  Just a matter of a
>conversation. You'll know all about her and her skills with birds.
I'm not too sure that's a good standard, based on what's in the book
*I* received. My husband passed the 1st part of the CAS test I got
without even cracking a book, and he really doesn't even have any
INTEREST in knowing about the birds.
>keep healthy birds.  Example:  I read you never put a bird with a bird
>that has been exposed to the virus.  Didn't you say she had a bird
>that was with the dying bird?
She did, but they weren't caged together. Dr. Ritchie has been apprised
of the entire situation, and he doesn't feel that the surviving bird
will pose a lot of risk. There will be *some*, of course, but he doesn't
think there's enough potential danger to warrant not selling her a bird.
I can't guarantee the lifespan of ANY baby I sell due to unforeseen
dangers in households (I can't tell in advance when someone is going to
do something dumb and endanger one of my babies post-sale). THIS
particular danger IS foreseen, but not felt to be a major risk by a
highly respected vet. I'm willing to take his word on this one.
>the AAV and I feel better if you did some good research before you sell
>you baby to this person as you may make a good choice or at least
>be prepared if something does happen.
Life and viruses are odd--since Adair and I had our polyoma problem,
neither of us has even found a sign of the virus in either home. Between
the two of us, we have over 100 birds in our homes. This woman, Carol,
has done MORE to sterilize her home than either Adair or I did after
her disease problem, and she only has ONE bird to contend with. The odds
are very good that her problem is eradicated more thoroughly than ours!
The owner-to-be understands that I can't warranty the baby against PDS,
and I DID warn her more than once that she might be taking a risk with
the baby's life, and her own already-broken heart if this baby contracts
the disease. But after we both spoke to Dr. Ritchie, she wants to go
ahead, and Dr. Ritchie said nothing to make me feel like I shouldn't do
this. We both understand the (however small) risk, and I think that
she'd be such a good home for the baby that I'm willing to take it.
--Kathy
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