Dr. Rob, I had a gouldian die this morning and want to know what to do with the rest of them so they don't follow a similar fate. I house 13 goulds in an outdoor aviary. I noticed 1 appearing sluggish so I brought him inside and gave him warmth and food. I started him on Amoxitex but didn't notice any improvement after 2 1/2 days so I switched to Cocci-care. It must have been too late cause he went quickly. I have him in a plastic bag in the fridge because I haven't decided whether to bring him to the vet for a necropsy or not. I'd like to and I am willing, but it's $150. I have the entire flock inside so I can monitor them more closely than in the aviary. Some do have watery droppings but otherwise all appear to be in really good health: moving around, singing, eating, and drinking. What would you advise? I realize the necropsy is the only way to know for sure and it may well be worth the $150. Should I treat the whole flock with something as a proactive measure? Worm-away? Amoxitex? Cocci-care? etc. Thank you so much.
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