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Avoiding the Heartbreak of TIBSMay 05 '01 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line All birds need regular stimulation. Older birds are especially vulnerable to TIBS.
I don’t know when it started. Everything always seemed pretty normal. I can’t point to a single event as precipitating the change. But, in truth, when is not important. I didn’t want to face the truth. But one day I came to the realization that I was suffering from TIBS (Totally Inactive Bird Syndrome). I guess it shouldn’t have come as a shock to me. After all, my bird is old and well past its prime. But it’s still very sad to see the poor little thing just lying there when it used to be so perky and active. It’s not completely my fault. Certainly my wife could have helped. After all, it is the family bird. When she first got it, she couldn’t stay away from it, but lately she seems to purposely avoid it. When I let it out, she recoils in horror and flees the room. I don’t fully understand her reaction. It’s not a very big, threatening bird. In fact, it’s somewhat petite and, I think, rather cute. No matter. What’s done is done. All I can do is offer some useful advice so that others can benefit from my experience and avoid the heartbreaking tragedy of TIBS. An active bird is a happy, healthy bird. Keep your bird active and stimulated by following these time-tested tips. Pay attention to your bird. Let your bird out as often as possible. Let your bird explore different places. After all, it spends most of its time confined in the same place. A change of environment will usually prove very stimulating for your bird. Stroke your bird regularly. A well-stroked bird is a happy bird. As your bird gets older, it will even need more vigorous stroking to feel happy and loved. Get your bird a new friend. Most birds usually find new companions very stimulating. But take special care, since some older birds can feel threatened by aggressive younger companions and shrink from contact, further aggravating the problem. Some claim that vitamins and medications can restore even the oldest birds to their former youthful, robust state, but there is no substitute for love and attention. In short, don’t take your bird for granted. A bird in the hand…  |
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