Streetwise Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I'm not sure if Rambo isn't well. He's not eating as much as he normally does and he's scratching his beak like something is stuck in it. It's definitely his beak not his nasal area. His personality seems the same, still noisy and still playing. Any beak problems I need to look for. One more thing there does seem to be a lot of little fluffy feathers about the house.
Morana Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Are your birds molting? Can we please see the picture of his beak? Maybe he has overgrown beak.. We really need to see some pictures. How long is this behavior going on? If it doesn't subside and he continues to eat irregular, be sure to take him to the vet soon! Are you weighing him? It would be the best thing if you could weigh him every day to see if he is loosing weight. He shouldn't lose more than 10% of his overall weight or he'll be in trouble.
Streetwise Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 His beak is definatley not over grown or out of shape. He's one year old may 17 could he be moulting. He's been like this about a week.
Talon Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Sometimes my birds get something stuck under the top of their beaks, a sticky fruit, or too much peanut butter, or am piece of cotton from a toy. Just a thought, keep a close eye on his weight. It does sound like something may be stuck preventing him from wanting to eat as much. Could it be a nut piece wedged in there? Keep us posted.
Ray P Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Corky is in her molt and there are feathers in her bird bath but she still looks good. Every now and than Corky gets something stuck in her beak (peanut butter) and it`s kind of funny watching her get it out but she does.
judygram Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 It sounds like Rambo is going thru a molt right now, thats in evidence of all the little feathers laying about but if you think he has some kind of problem with his beak then by all means give your avian vet a call, you may have to take him in for an examination, in any case keep us informed Chris.
Luvparrots Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 My philosophy... When in doubt call the vet and check it out!! Have you tried a little gentle finger massage around his throat and beak. Ana Grey is good about me touching her around her head and neck so I hope Rambo will let you give him a helpful rub or two.
Streetwise Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Could he feel a bit of with his molt ?I sit and watch him he's constantly preening him self.
judygram Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Lots of birds will get a little grumpy when they molt, those new pins coming in feel itchy and uncomfortable, he is working on them to open them up by preening.
Morana Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 My Zak is a bit nervous while molting but not much. He preens a lot then.. Did you tried weighing him?
Streetwise Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 I don't weigh my birds but i can tell his crop is not as full and is appetite is down. He's book in the vets tomorrow 9.30. I'm at the vets that much i have my own car park. lol
Morana Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Good luck and please let us know how it went:-)
Talon Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Glad to see you are having him checked by a vet. Please let us know what you find out.
Greywings Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Waiting for an update hope it is something simple to correct.
Streetwise Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Well the vet was very thorougher gave old Rambo a proper check over. They really do know how to handle these birds. He thinks Rambo is in very good condition, about the right weight and size. He thinks is tongue is a little swollen, he may have had a little cut or something. At this moment in time he does not want to give him anything as medicines have there own problems and side effects. He wants to see what nature does and see Rambo next week.
judygram Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I can see how their tongue could be cut on something and that would explain his behavior, that will heal up in time but the good thing is he is healthy and going back next week for a recheck, thanks Chris for letting us know.
Morana Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Well it is good news he is good, except that cut, but if it resolve it self, like it should, than that is also good news :-) Hope he gets better soon! :-) Thanks for letting us know.
Greywings Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 You may want to check his toys for a sharp edge to avid any more sore tongues. Very happy for you and Rambo that his issue should heal it's self, very good news.
Luvparrots Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Delighted that Rambo's problem is an easy fix. Relief actually is the proper word!!!!!! Hooray!!!
Streetwise Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Thank you everybody. Don't you just love Grey-forum so many great friendly caring people.
Talon Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 That's greyt news! Glad to hear he is healthy,just a boo boo that will heal, and they do heal quickly.
Streetwise Posted February 15, 2011 Author Posted February 15, 2011 Well people this beak scratching as not gone away. Rambo's had a few different simple solutions tried with no luck. Today Rambo is in for a full check up under anesthetic and may be a X-ray. See what the end of the day brings. (Apart from another big bill. lol)
Greywings Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Will be awaiting results and thinking of you and Rambo.
judygram Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 I thought this issue had been resolved but ovbiously not so maybe a vet visit is in order and yes another big vet bill, please let us know what you find out, poor little fella.
Streetwise Posted February 15, 2011 Author Posted February 15, 2011 I'm going to pick Rambo back up in a little while. The vet as had Rambo to sleep and found a white line under his tongue. He thinks its a hot or chemical burn, but i don't remember Rambo getting near anything to bite. A tumor was mentioned but he really don't think thats what it is. So its a cause off drugs and when i can spell them later ill tell you which ones. Return appointment in a month.
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