rac3r Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 My grey is 6 years old and never shuts up! :laugh: But the past couple of days he has been really quiet only making very soft sounds and also keeps making a noise like a baby ('oooo' well something like that ) He seems happy, eats well, plays with me and looks fine too. I'm a little concerned because he's never been like that before.
rac3r Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 I have no idea, I just remember it saying it was a male on the birth certificate :huh:
judygram Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Ok then it couldn't be being egg bound. Have you had him all those 6 years? He may have decided to shut up for a while but it doesn't sound like he may be sick for he wouldn't be eating much. To tell you the truth his hormones may be playing a factor, does he hold his wings slightly lower than normal and does he reguritate for you?
rac3r Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 yep i've had him since he was about 6 months old. He holds his wings lower and regurgitates when I play with him for a while.
judygram Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Then there you have it, he is in love with you, now the important thing is when he is like this do not pet him down his back, under his wings or anywhere around the tail as that will only frustrate him further. So there is nothing wrong with your grey, he is just doing what nature tells him to.
rac3r Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 What caused my concern is that he has been quiet almost all day even when I'm not playing with him. Usually he is whistling, clicking, talking, etc.
rac3r Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 I forgot to mention that when he stretches his neck you can see that there are few feathers missing on the back of his neck
judygram Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 How long has it been since he has been seen by an avian vet? It may not be a bad idea to have him checked out if it has been a year or more.
rac3r Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 I don't think he has been since my parents bought him :blush:
judygram Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Then I think its about time, he should have a full workup to make sure he is healthy, I know its expensive but isn't he worth it?
rac3r Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 He most definitely is! I guess that's what needs to be done then. Thanks for the help! <br><br>Post edited by: rac3r, at: 2009/06/26 21:11
Luvparrots Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Hi rac3r, I hope your sweet grey is okay. Please let us know what the vet says. Hopefully he is just taking a quiet day and he is A-OK.
rac3r Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 He should be going to the Vet next weekend so it might be a bit of a late update. Today he was fighting with his toy like he does. While doing that he was shouting how all greys do but I noticed it was quieter and bit crustier (couldn't think of the right word :lol: ) Could he have something like a sore throat? if there is such a thing for birds
Char Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Whisper will have a quiet day every now and then but if she had 3 quiet days in a row I would have her to the vet asap. I am a worry wart birdie mom. Birds hide their illness very well including continuing to appear to eat until it is too late. Is there any way you could get him in sooner?
Tycos_mom Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I'm a big worrier also when it comes to my birds Tyco's wings where hanging a bit lower than useual and I raced her in to the vet. but I figure better safe then sorry. I hope everything is ok with your bird hopefully he's and just having a quiet day
Luvparrots Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 rac3r is there anyway he could have gotten something caught in his throat. Have you checked his toys to see if they are all intact or anything else he could have gotten into? If you could get him to the vet sooner it could easy your mind. I hope he is all right.
rac3r Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 The vet is closed tomorrow and I have no time in the week day that is why. He is starting to make more noise now a few more sounds at a time so hopefully he should be back to normal soon!
rac3r Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 New things I've noticed: When he is resting (fluffed and on one leg) he seems to leave his beak a little open and breathes out heavy, if you are close enough you can hear it as well. When you go close/ when he is not resting, just playing or something he breathes normally but seems to lick the inside of his beak a lot like he is eating something. All I know is that I need to get him to the vet ASAP. Problem is that when I rang them to ask if they did check ups on african greys they said yes and then at the end of the conversation she asked me what an african grey was! (This is a well known vet called Hamilton but i'm not sure what they are like with birds) EDIT: I forgot to mention that the heavy breathing thing I said is not all the time, only sometimes<br><br>Post edited by: rac3r, at: 2009/06/29 18:16
Eckobird Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Oh dear! How do they not know what an african grey is?! Are they a certified avain vet? I would look for another vet if I were you. But the breathing problems could be a huge sign of illness, I would get to one ASAP. Please let us know what happens.
judygram Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 You definitely need to find another vet, and even if the heavy breathing is not all the time it needs checking out and ASAP, the life of your grey may depend on it. Let us know what you find out.
rac3r Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 I have found another vet which is a certified avian vet and specialises in birds so I will give them a call when they are open http://www.cjhall-vets.co.uk/index.htm<br><br>Post edited by: rac3r, at: 2009/06/29 19:14
judygram Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Please keep us informed and I hope your grey is fine but it is money well spent to know if he is or not.
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