I think Hao is dying. When I checked on him at 4:00 am he was sleeping on his perch.

I came down for some cold medicine at 6 and he was on the floor of his cage. He made a couple of attempts to reach the lowest perch but was unable to. When I tried to pick him up he fell over sideways and was unable to right himself. He seems to have trouble opening and closing his wings.

He’s sleeping now in my other hand as I write this, but having little convulsions. Even Mon has gotten quiet and is just looking on.

There’s really nothing I can do given his condition and the hour. I’m just going to sit here with him.

doug