Help and advice
Illnesses
When we talk about parrot illnesses we could go on for hours and hours as there is so much to cover, but what we will try to do is talk about the common illnesses and how you can spot signs of illness in your parrot.
Please remember we are not vets, if you suspect your bird is ill then please contact you avaian vet immediately.
Signs of illness
This is a very hard question to answer as all birds “mask” any ailments they have, as in the wild they would get “picked” on and possibly killed if they show any signs of weakness. When you can physically see that your parrot is ill, its normally too late, so you must make a mental note of what is “normal” with your parrot so you can spot any sign of things being wrong.
Abnormal breathing
Abnormal droppings (note the quantity, colour, consistency)
Abnormal feathers, feather growth or moult
Abnormal sleep pattern: Continuous , both feet on the perch when normally one foot is tucked up , head tucked under the wing, head turned towards the wing with eyes only partly closed
Bleeding
Different perching area
Discharge from the beak, eyes or nostrils
Disorientation
Drinking a lot more water than usual
Drooping head, tail or wings
Dull or swollen eyes
Energy levels
Excessive feather picking or plucking
Face and head feathers coated with mucus and semi-digested seed
Falling off the perch
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