DayosMom Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 When we (humans) get sick, is it better to not handle our Grey until we are well again? (i.e. cold, flu, bronchitis, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 It would be a good precaution. But, very often unworkable in reality, I think. Especially if that person is the only one in the house or the only one usually handling the Grey. I have no idea if human bacteria/viruses can influence birds - but the other way around, we all know that happened (avian flu) - so maybe it's not too crazy to think it could work the other way around as well :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Our vet said they aren't able to catch colds and virus from us. But just for piece of mind, I wouldn't kiss Talon when I was sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Ya there are not human illness that birds catch from us. Well except insanity. We can give them that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Tari and Talon got it right.. what affects our human systems aren't the same as what affect birds, or any other animal's system for that matter.. BUT.. and you know there is always a BUT somewhere.. What about bird flu.. Here is a germ that can make the jump between species. My thought is if there is one such germ that can make it across from birds to humans.. can there be such a germ that makes if from humans to birds? I don't know but it's certainly something to think about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 That's a scary thought, thanks for that CD! {Emotions-00020120} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 So far, in the little amount of searching I did on this topic, the only additional disease I found that can be transmitted from Human to Bird or vice versa is Tuberculosis.... I certain there are more, and of course Bacterial infections. from the Human mouth, if you happen to share food you've had in your mouth with the bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylover Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 i wouldn't kiss myn if i had a cold or somthing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Dan, Bacterial infections are hard to get rid of in a grey. Talon came to us with one, and it took a year and a half to clear her of it. Our vet said not to kiss them on the beak, share utensils, or glasses with them. Well, that lasted like for one day...........Too many people in this house to obey the rules. But I admit, I couldn't stop the kissing on the beak thing, no way, no how, uh-uh!! :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 if you give them a little peck on the top of the beak or head then theres no way that any bacteria can get transferred. it's if your "frenching" your parrot that you're asking for trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Now that is something I had not thought of, "frenching" with your parrot, no way, I use closed mouth and lightly peck her beak, no deep throat for me.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 LOL nope, none here either.. little pecks on the beak is what brian gets and on his head and neck too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 French kissing your Bird One of the first training packages I bought was done by people with a very bad accent and it wasn't 10 minutes in to it after she had stopped it from attacking her hand every time she got near, then the person was showing how to get your Parrot to like you and feel more comfortable in close proximity. She was putting items such as sunflower seeds in her mouth completely then pushing them back out to her lips and bending forward so the poor ring neck could take it out :dry: At about that point, we turned the DVD off and have not returned to it again....just count it as a learning experience loss of investment.........<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/07/08 18:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylover Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 lol "french kissing" to your african grey thats funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thats NOT funny, greylover, it could be deadly, we have bacteria in our mouths that could kill our greys, never, ever let them inside your open mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I believe Greylover was making a Joke, No? {Emotions-0002011C} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Yeah, you're right Dan, just a joke, silly me. {Emotions-000200B8} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Jeez, everyone............I didn't mean I was french kissing Talon,( I save that for someone special). Only small, dry, kisses on the top of her beak. I thought you guys would have understood that's what I meant. Sorry for leaving out the details!! :pinch: :pinch:<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/07/08 19:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I don't think you were the one that brought up the subject of french kissing, Talon, we know you don't do that with your bird, so get the burr out of your saddle and lets get on with the show. You know I am just kidding, Talon, no offense given, no offense taken I hope.{Feel-good-000200BB} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I'm ok, everyone else ok? I don't think you left anything out Talon in your post? The Frenching was just a "funny comment" made along the string. {Feel-good-00020069} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Judy - You have to stop posting the same thing I'm posting at the same time....LOL....Great Minds, You know.... {Characters-0002007C} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Now THAT is a compliment coming from you, thanks a bunch, Dan.{Feel-good-00020069} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I know, I was only teasing you guys, because you both have such a good sense of humor!!:woohoo: :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Talon - LOL....You need to let Me and Judy know or we'll gang up on you {Characters-00020059} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I am always careful. I don't believe the science community knows as much as they need to about birds yet. They haven't been pets that long - they are a wild, not domesticated bird, they hide their illnesses VERY well, so how would you ever know if they caught one from us?? I don't feel confident someone is around detecting every bird virus or bacteria my bird gets and being able to see it under a microscope that it's not the same as one I could have!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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