Okay, thanks for the extra information. It's very helpful. I have to point out what I'm sure you are already aware of, that I cannot diagnose for you in this format. Not even a Certified Avian vet could do that. But I can give you what I think is the most likely thing going on with him. It sounds like you are doing an above average job with their diet and good for you on that. Dizzyness, being unsteady, and being disoriented are indications of a possible exposure to a toxic substance or product. We all have tons of them in our homes and if we are not aware of the dangers, it so very easy to poison a bird. It is odd, however, that the other bird would not have probably had the same exposures and be exhibiting the same symptoms. However, if she is by chance healthier and has a better immune system, it just may take longer to show up with her. Or, he may have been exposed before you got him and it's taking this long to show up. Birds have a strong instinct to mask all symptoms of an illness or injury, from us so by the time we see a symptom, they have been ill for awhile. The problem with these products is, we don't usually give them a second thought because they are safe for us and most other types of pets, yet they can be deadly to birds. Some kill very quickly while some are cumulative and kill over the long term. Metal poisoning is another possibility that can show similar initial symptoms. But that would not be my first suspect due to his age, assuming you do know he is really that young. Lead and zinc poisoning comes from exposure to unsafe cages, toys, toys parts and toy hangars. But that one is definitely cumulative and can take a while to manifest. What I'm going to do is give you the links that I usually give to first time bird owners and you will have to do some detective work to determine if there has been a possible exposure to any of them. There are many but the ones we hear about most often are non stick cookware, any product of any kind that sprays into the air, any kind of air freshener no matter the type, (sprays, gels, plugins, etc.). Cigarette smoke, burning candles or incense and nearly all commercial cleaning products. I'm also going to give you links for locating the closest proper Avian vet in case you don't already have one. If you can spot anything on these lists, you can stop any further exposure immediately but he needs to be seen by a proper vet for a definite diagnosis and proper treatment. I hope this will help you out but if you have any further questions, just let me know. Best of luck and I'll sure keep the little guy in my thoughts. Patricia
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