Aloha Dr. Rob, I have a non moulted juvenile mutation Gould (white body/ yellow/purple chest) that is exhibiting an odd behaviour. He sits on his perch and stares at the sky. When he flies it is rapid and uncoordinated. Difficulty landing, some what like an albatross! He is in a flight aviary with brothers and sisters who are fine. Eats fresh greens, millet, fortified egg food and seed daily. Water is fortified with Calcium periodically, Energize, Saniclens and KD water cleanser (all on a schedule, not all at once). Also in the cage are a few Zebras and breeding a Spice Finch pair. There is fresh air, shade and sun on the cage. Any help would be great. Scott
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