Doc, wonder if you can help! I have a male Forbes that has been acting really odd. The last two weeks, eats well, lots of room to fly, sleeps well, but about 3 weeks ago I happened to notice he sits on the perch with spread legs. It looks cute but I don't think it's normal. He has a hard time to keep his balance. Every time he flies from branch to branch, he looks to me like he is hurt on one of his legs, but I don't see any signs. It's hard to know, he looks ok. He takes his time to fly. I've been working on these birds for sometime but not many people are into breeding Forbes, so not many out there to ask questions. He looks fine but I know he is not ok! The female is very active but not him, because he was very active, but not anymore. Diet is very healthy, the males are known to be over weight sometimes, but that’s not the case. Somebody told me he could be a crossbreed, from a blue head parrot to a Forbes. Well I hope I get some help because I don't want to see my bird sick. Once again thanks for all your help.
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