When Lemon turned one, she showed the first signs of illness and has been without her feathers for two years. Indi hasn’t shown any signs, so it is likely he is a healthy carrier of the disease, he may have a stronger immune system and show symptoms later in life.
Whatever the case, the two lovebirds are inseparable. They enjoy each other’s company, but can’t be around any other birds. It is a good thing they have each other then!
According to Avian Biotech.com, PBFD affects all psittacine species including parrots, parakeets, lovebirds, cockatoos, and macaws.
To prevent the disease from spreading all birds with PBFD need to be isolated from other birds, there is no current treatment available.
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