Here’s an update on Patches, the cockatiel found in Westminster. Patches is underweight at 72 grams and is EXTREMELY calcium deficient. The radiograph taken to determine if there were fractures causing her mobility issues revealed no fractures but did reveal her severe calcium deficiency. Normally, bones are clearly visible in radiographs. With the lack of bone density that Patches has, her bones were barely visible in the radiograph. She is on supplemental calcium and D3 and is being housed in a smallish cage with low perches and food and water easily accessible. The cage bottom is also padded. If Patches should take a big fall, she would likely break some of her fragile bones. It’s really quite amazing that Patches survived her brief time in the wild. Were we expecting another special needs/medical bird? Nope. Did we get one in the form of Patches? Yep. Do we still need donations? Absolutely! Patches has a recheck in two weeks. Please donate if you can. ● PayPal to avianunderdogs@sbcglobal.net ● Venmo: @AvianUnderdogs (6696 is the last 4 digits of our phone #) ● Zelle: 949-584-6696 or avianunderdogs@sbcglobal.net