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davidraminov
Just hatched
Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 47
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1-Thank you very much for finding the time to read m[y mail. I wish to ask
whether or not the Amazon parrots tend to pluck their feathers like the
african grey ones.
Another thing is : I got a new Congo African Grey. She sneezes but does this
indicate anything that has to do with she having a bird flu virus? She is
calm and I consider her somehow fat(is this possible ??) That is why I
think when she sits on the perch her belly feathers are touching the perch.
I got her yesterday. She gets out of cage alone but she is very afraid of me
and she bites. She does not whistle that much and she is not noisy. I sawher
flying yesterday when she got scared. She sneezes a lot now. She sits with
somehow ruffled feathers. She goes into the cage to eat then she comes out
again. Is this attitude normal? because I have to judge by all the
appearance factors as I have no Vet her nearby...
Can anyone help me with this please..???!!
2- My Congo African Grey has bare parts under the wings, not noticeable
unless you remove the wing and out apart the feathers some also are through
the neck only obvious when the bird is twisting his neck for preening. As if
the small cotton like feathers that cover the inside of the body under the
feathers are not there. I dont think it is plucking, may it be molting or
what do you think. |
Sunday February 12, 2006 7:26 pm |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
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Hello David and welcome to fluffies! Few feathers under the wings are normal although there should be the fluffy downy feathers under there. You really shouldn't see any skin. Same goes for the neck area even when sleeping. May I ask how you aquired your new grey? Pet store, breeder, adoption. How old?
It can take, on average, 2 weeks for your new grey to get used to you and his new environment and when training can really begin. It's pretty normal for them to be quiet during there settle in time. Just talk to him softly sitting close to his cage and maybe offer peanuts as a treat. It takes a bit of time. Birds are far different than getting a new cat or dog  Don't let the lack of interest that the bird shows discourage you. He's frightened.
As far as the laying low to his perch, bald spots, ruffled chest feathers and sneezing goes, you really should look into finding an avian or exotics vet. He could be sick. Also, if he is standing on 2 feet is a good indication or weakness. A healthy bird resting will pull up one foot and tuck it into it's feathers. |
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Monday February 13, 2006 7:30 pm |
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ekkiemom
Fledgeling
Joined: 03 Mar 2005
Posts: 203
Location: Saint Louis, MO USA |
Hi David:
Welcome.
IS your Grey eating well? Playing? How warm is the cage area? How old is he/she?
If the only food available is inside the cage, then yes it is normal for the bird to climb into the cage to eat and climb back out after eating.
Sneezing is not necessairly a sign of illness. If the air is to dry (humidity to low) a bird might sneeze alot. Also, if the area is dusty this might cause sneezing.
But, if you are seeing other possible signs of illness, I think a vet visit is necessary.
Genny |
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Tuesday February 14, 2006 2:23 am |
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