Legato! Legato was actually a pet store bird! His original owners got rid of him because treating him would cost more than getting a new one at the pet shop. He is a blue, male, Indian ring neck. This little guy was sitting all by himself in a shop and when we approached he looked in awful shape. The shop said he was “fine” and that he wasn’t underweight nor was his being cold to the touch and acting shut down a problem to them. Not all pet stores get the vet treatment necessary for birds or other small animals and to them Legato was AGAIN not worth enough to pay for the expensive vet work. Shockingly though they would not surrender Legato to us and instead insisted on full price! We feared for the state he was in and that he couldn’t wait another day so ended up paying for him. Later we took his vet records back and although we did not get our money back (especially since we wouldn’t return the bird) we did take action for Legato. Our amazing vet was able to see Legato immediately after taking him and although he was weak we were able to get enough blood to run a panel of tests. Just from the visual and physical check up’s our avian vet found he was severely underweight, starving even… his feathers were in poor condition, he was weak and oh so cold. Legato was neglected, that much was apparent. The blood results found that he had one of the highest white blood cell counts our vet had ever seen, so much so she almost thought it was a mistake. He was so dire that he was put on immediate broad-spectrum antibiotics, we didn’t know how much time he had and as many bird owners know, they can be fragile and be gone very quickly. Legato was one of the lucky few that the meds worked quickly, coupled with being taken in by us in a warm environment and lots and lots and lots of fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and pellets. To this day Legato has not and is not a picky eater! He was just purely thankful for the bountiful meal and all the new foods to try. The first bowl of mixed fresh foods we gave to him, he devoured. Legato recovered quickly from illness, and slowly over time from malnourishment and starvation. His feathers began to blossom into the beauty we knew was deep inside. His trust has taken even longer but slowly he has bonded with living near Saya and made a friend, and now follows us around content as ever to be part of a flock, and a family. Legato loves all foods! He also loves to chew and appreciates any wood toys being sent in. He’s a food dipper and enjoys making his food nice and soggy before eating it and sleeps in the oddest position with his legs spread eagle in the corners of his home. He’s a character who has begun to chant “what are you doing?” and “good boy”. He is indeed a very good boy, and a handsome ring neck.
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