Hi Dr. Rob, I have an indoor aviary with Lady Gouldian Finches. This morning I witnessed a young bird suddenly drop to the ground from a 5' high perch. It flopped about on the ground as if in some kind of epileptic fit. After about 2 minutes of this behavior, it seemed to regain it's senses and flew back up onto the branch, but does not seem entirely well. I did notice she has a normal firm dropping. There is also a two year old cock that has gone to the floor, is off balance and falls over a lot. He can't get off the ground, but otherwise looks very healthy. Is this behavior indicative of any certain disease? Thanks for any help you can give
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