kyparamedic Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I found out today that I have bird breeder's lung. It's known by a variety of other names such as bird fancier's lung. It's a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. While the doctor isn't 100% sure that the birds are causing it, there's very little else it could be. So that means Chloe, my CAG, and Dexter, a quaker, have to leave tomorrow, forever Anyone else have experience with this? It seems like it's actually pretty common yet I have never heard of it or seen it mentioned in any website or magazine that I frequent. I've got a call in to my vet to get his take but I don't really have a choice in the matter. We don't even know if it's reversible at this point. So I'm naturally pretty upset and worry a lot about how Chloe will adjust. She's 8 years old and I've had her for 4. She was a plucker when I got her and still is to some extent but it's much better. They will both be going to my parent's house for the time being until I can find them a permanent home. I really won't be able to visit except for maybe a few minutes at a time with a mask on. It's a very sad day.
danmcq Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Oh NO! I am so sorry to hear that. I have never heard of that before, but obviously it is a health issue, for your doctor to say that. This is sad for all of you.
judygram Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 I am so sorry to hear this Andrew and it will be very hard on you to have to give up Chloe and Dexter but your health comes first and if this is what your doctor says you must do then you must, I do hope you find good homes for the both of them.
Birdnut Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 What a bummer. I have not heard of this problem before.
Greywings Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 A difficult time but at least you know they will be in a good place. Do suggest they install some non ionic air filters such as an Austin to help remove more of the bird dust from the air keeping your parents safer.
Eshana Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 I read an article about this in Bird Talk magazine. Having an air filter in the house is supposed to prevent it, I believe. I'm so sorry that you have to give up your beloved pets. Please feel better!
katana600 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 I am so sorry for you to have to be separated from your birds as well as for you being sick. I will read up on this and see about air filters for my house too just to see if I can avoid future issues.
DinoUndies Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Omg!! I'm so sorry for you D: I'll definitely look up the air filters as well, but since when the bird is caged all the doors and windows will be open I don't think I'll need one? ._. I'm so sorry for you, this is the worst thing that can happen when owning a bird D:
Greywings Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 You can also give the cage paper a light misting prior to removing it when cleaning the cage to avoid the dust becoming airborne.
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