Keegan

Hi Guys, Ginger is doing much better, shes even talking a little and can also stand for some time with support. Guess all should be okay. Thanks for the help and support

Hi Guys, Thanks for your support. Today the vet has made a cast on her foot. With plaster of Paris. Will have to take it out after a week and re-do it after inspection and application of antibiotics. Its difficult to keep her from biting it. So have wrapped her in a light towel and tied it so only her neck protrudes. Shes in a lot of pain even though pain killers have been given in small does. Please continue with your prayers. So that he fracture heals well and soon.

Want to know if a steel stint and screw is better, what if she chews on it, or would a surgery to amputate her foot is better. What do you all think?

Hi Guys, I have some bad news, I took Ginger to the the place that ringed her and they couldnt find the right tool. So i took her the next day again. They removed the ring but unfortunately she broke her ankle in the process and also cut her. I was heart broken. I bought her home and stopped the bleeding. The minute I let her on her own to check her ankle she started biting her ankle off the broken foot. I couldn't bear to see her do that. Presently have flown her out of country to an avian vet. Have got her sedated. Hes going to operate on her tomorrow morning. He says either they will put a steel stint and screws or a wire . If she doesn't cope with that they may have to remove the leg. My family is praying for her, and I hope shes in good care now. Please send her your prayers and also if you have any suggestions. I am not sure of the avian vets credentials. But this is the best I can afford.

Can I give her a bath ? or should I wait until the wounds heal and the skin returns to normal?

Thanks Dave, for the reply. Shall get the ring removed tomorrow and update. The reason I put the ring is pressure from Govt inspections while I travel with the bird. I made a mistake by not getting her ringed when she was small. Since the authorities are not very well versed about open ring and closed ring. I preferred to get a open ring than no ring at all. Hope she will stop with the biting once the ring is removed. How long do you think will it take for the behavior to correct once the ring is removed.

This forum it self says that while choosing a Vet he should have had previous experience also he should be an avian vet specialized in exotic birds and theres no one of the qualification. Or the breeders would try to treat an expensive a Hyacinth Mackaw on their own.

Thats the Govt vet clinic "City Veterinary Hospital on Mysore Road provides treatments for all types of animals and birds." The treat only poultry. When I took my bird there the last time, the Vet was scared to come near the bird. I have done enough of research. A vet is out of question. They are unqualified and if they treat the bird, they would defiantly kill her. Ill have better chances if I let nature cure her.

Also shes biting the tips of the toes where the nail joins, on both feet. Does that give any indication?

I am not sure if its the ring, since shes biting both feet. I put the ring now to avoid any trouble with the Govt. since the breeder whom I got the bird from didn't give me a certificate and I convinced another breeder to give me a ring. I spoke to him and he said its a stainless steel ring and should not cause an irritation

Hi I have rubbed some Aloe leaf on her leg and covered the wounds with some corn flower powder. If any of youll have any Avian vets can you ask them for remedies for me. I would greatly appreciate the help

hi we have a 1 yr old CAG, we recently got her ringed. Now shes suddenly started pulling the skin off her feet. I thought that it was the ring hurting her but shes doing it her self. Please help, P.S: I dont have any avian vets around

Hi Judygram, Thanks for replying. Well we bath here every day since its cold and dry weather here. Also give her bath in Aloe Vera 100% juice. Its just the ones under her wing here I can see her skin, is what I am worried about .

Hi , My Bird has been scratching a lot these days, also shes loosing feathers, small grey feathers, while fluffy feathers and a few red feathers, shes about 1 yr 2 months. Although the time seems right for moulting, I am still not sure. I don't have any Avian vets around to check her, its not an option. Can some one advise, there are not bald patches on her, expect under the wing at the upper part, more like an arm pit. Her behavior is normal and shes friendly. But she wont allow me to lift her wing to post a picture here. Let me know if any pictures of the feathers can help? Regards, Keegan

Thanks for looking though.

Hi All, Its been some time since Ive posted here. Have recently purchased a Polly Pastels perch online, after reading your reviews. Hope it arrives without any hassle with customs. I came across this site which sells bird pellets in India. Can some one give me feed back on which one should I purchase for my 8 month old grey. http://venttura.in/pro-bird-food-pm-gritCoral.html# Under Nutri bird pellets. Presently I am giving her the afri parrot mix. With other fresh vegetables and fruits. http://venttura.in/pro-bird-food-ppsm-afri-parrot-lpm.html Thanks for all the help earlier, Regards, Keegan

Thanks guys, I asked a poultry vet, before I made a post about whether a poultry vet will be usefull. and he had suggested some drops. Well this solves my doubts.

Hi Guys, My 6 month old grey shows a lot of affection towards me. Coming running to me when he sees me. Whistles back when I call her name and lets me scratch her and handle her. Alhough my wife treats her with the same affection as I do and we both take turns feeding her and handling her. She dosnt like my wife scratching her and moves away from her. She also lets her scratch her but may suddenly bite. Shell never whistle when my wife calls her and also will always walk away from her. Ill be going away on work for 4 months and my wife will have to handle her alone. Will it make things worse. Or will the grey bond more with her then.

I found this online. Your feed back on this would be nice. Bird Vaccines In short, there are NO vaccines that are appropriate for psittacine (parrot type) birds. Let's look at the vaccines that are available: Polyoma Virus Vaccine One vaccine that is rarely recommended as a routine vaccine in pet birds is the Polyoma Virus vaccine. The Myth: In reading about Polyoma virus, some fear-based articles discuss how so many species are susceptible to the disease, and how the number one symptom that your bird might develop is sudden death; they simply look fine one day and die the next with no warning. What they fail to mention is that these birds that die suddenly are nestlings, or, more rarely, fledglings. By the time they have fledged and developed into young birds suitable to leave the aviary, they are no longer at risk for the virus. There are a number of other symptoms attributed to this virus, including the nebulous concepts of "chronic subclinical illness", and "carrier birds". Again, lets look at the facts. If a bird is a carrier, then no vaccine will change that, and the bird will, in all likelyhood, remain healthy for life. These articles go on to say that since there are so many sources for acquiring the disease that one must simply assume that all your birds will be exposed (and thus it is implied that they may even die). And since so many different species, theoretically, are susceptible, all psittacine-type birds are at grave risk. The vaccine is claimed to be "95%" effective (a figure that is pulled out of thin air, by the way). So, why not vaccinate your birds on a yearly basis? The Fact: Polyoma is entirely a disease of immature birds (nestlings; before they have grown out their feathers). Adult birds are completely resistant to the disease, and don't benefit from the vaccine. Self-protection, being nearly 100%, is far better than anything the vaccine can offer. The Polyoma "epidemic" has come and gone entirely on its own. Improved sanitation and breeding techniques have produced healthier birds. These birds don't ever develop overt disease if exposed to Polyoma Virus. As an Epidemiologist by training, I can assure you that there have never been enough birds vaccinated for Polyoma virus to even slightly dent the incidence of Polyoma virus disease. The disease, like most diseases, is simply going away due to a bird's natural ability to develop self-immunity. The rare case where an adult bird might develop this disease would be in a bird already immunologically compromised to the point that the vaccine would not alter the course of the disease. Even in aviaries, the vaccine is extremely questionable since very young birds (the most susceptible to the disease) can't respond to the vaccine. By the time these fledglings can respond to the vaccine, they likely can or have developed natural immunity! The window of opportunity that the vaccine might help is so small as to make it impractical in most aviaries. In over 20 years of practice and far more years as a bird owner, I have never seen an adult bird develop Polyoma Virus. Any reasonable analysis would decide that the risk of adverse effects from the vaccine far outweigh any potential benefit. Finally, lets look at the concept of yearly vaccination for Polyoma virus. Leaving aside the fact that the vaccine has no place in medicine (again, adult birds are completely resistant on their own to the disease), IF the vaccine was so effective, then after being given once, there would be no reason to continue to vaccinate a bird. Effective viral vaccines provide protection that lasts a lifetime. We know that ourselves, since we don't get vaccinated yearly for anything. Pacheco Virus Vaccine A second vaccine that is rarely used is the Pacheco Disease, also called Herpes Inclusion Body Hepatitis vaccine. Herpes viruses are known to be exceedingly difficult to vaccinate for. Genital herpes in people, for example, has proven completely resistant to the development of an effective vaccine. It is highly unlikely, therefore, that the Pacheco Virus vaccine provides any significant protection. This vaccine has shown a high rate of mortality immediately after the vaccine is given. We do not recommend its use. Pox Virus Vaccine A final vaccine to consider is Pox Virus vaccine. While there is no Pox Virus vaccine available for parrot-type birds (hookbills), several species of birds do have Pox Virus vaccines available for use. In species for which there are vaccines available, the protection is poor following vaccination, but may be warranted in limited situations

Hi Guys, Can someone advise on what Vaccinations to be given to an African grey. Since I dont have an Avian vet around, is it okay if I procure them and then apply them my self.

Hi Guys, I managed to find some Canola oil, by hudsons. Can youll please advise how to apply the oil, what frequency and quantity?

Thanks guys, I guess I worried too much about things. I have another question, I couldn't find the answer on the "biting" post. When I hold my grey using a stick, he climbs onto my hand. Then he feels my hand by licking it and after a few seconds or a minute gets a grip, bites lightly and then harder. Not so much that it bleeds but it does take off the skin. What does he want or what does it mean. How can I avoid this? I hold his upper beak and open it up slightly and loosen his grip and then return him to his stand. He then calls sweetly again for me to pick him up. Once again thanks a lot for all the help and advise. And a special thanks to Dave.

Dave, here's a picture of her , if it helps.

Thanks Dave, There aren't any bald spots on my bird, And will it help if I post a video or her scratching, Can you tell me if thats normal? She isn't pulling out any feathers except for the cotton like small feathers, about 10 of them every day. Dave, looking at the picture of my bird can you tell me how old she is. Shall also post another picture if its helpful.

Jayd, Peanut butter? Will it do. I am sure I can find peanut butter. Is there any specification regarding the peanut butter, or is it the regular one available on shelves that people use on their bread etc. Also I've tried my best and cant find pellets here, Bangalore, India. Today I visited all the pet stores and was sad to see that they just feed Sunflower seeds and corn to the mackaws and african greys, also they were surprised when I told them that too much of sunflower seeds is bad. Well here is my birds diet, please do advise. Sunscription Vita parrot formula ( its a combination of seeds and pellets) Prestige premium Versele laga, loro parque mix african parrot, ( it says on the packet here that they use it as a the main diet in luro praque, tenerife. Half an apple, Corn about 1/4 of a corn. Green chillies 1, Okra Gherkins 1 boiler egg, though she eats only the yellow, I put the crushed shell inside. Sunlight through a glass window ( Or does she need direct sunlight) Is the diet okay? Will she be deficient due to lack of pellets?