Rahul Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 Hi all, I need help. My african grey is about 8 months old. I have had him for about 3 months. He was doing well & had just started trying to talk. For the last few days he is unwell. Very listless, hardly speaks. Whistles only when we try to take him on your finger. There is shit which is sticking to his rectum. I don't have access to any good vet here who handles birds. Any ideas how I can sort this out & cure Bakbak. Thanks,
lovemyGreys Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 Hi Rahul , you need to get your grey to a vet ASAP,if not an avian vet then any kind of vet is better than none. If he has poop stuck to his vent there is clearly something wrong.Listlessness and sleepiness also points to illness. Is your bird eating ?
BMustee Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 That does not sound good... Birds do not show their signs that they are sick until the condition is serious because in the wild the flock in many cases chase off the sick to keep the rest of the flock safe. If I were you I would find the nearest avian vet and get Bakbak there ASAP...even if it is a four hour drive. I have lost a finch in less than 8 hours after showing signs of possible illness. Where do you live...maybe there is someone here on the forum that is in your area that can point you to the right vet. P.S. - The administrators on this site are very strick about language...next time say poop.
BMustee Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 LoveMyGreys is right...if you really can't get your baby to an avian vet, get him to a normal vet in the meantime...they might be able to at least buy you some time to get him to one.
Talon Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 Yes, get him to a vet ASAP. Any vet is better than NO VET! If he APPEARS sick, then he is VERY VERY sick. Please don't hesitate, and keep us posted. Good Luck!
danmcq Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Hi Rhaul, Even if you need to travel several miles (not knowing where you live) to get to a Vet. Your Greys life could depend upon it as others have already indicated.
nevjoe Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 Rhaul, It's been many hours, so any news yet? Any improvements? I'm really worried. Joe
judygram Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 I can't say it loud enough, GET TO A VET ASAP.
Rahul Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 Thanks for all the responses. The current status is that bak2 is not very different. I have been able to find details of a vet (or may call him an avin expert). will take his advise & update u guys.
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