Swollen nostril

[Gandalf the Grey]

Hi, ... i have another problem....

The area around one of Gandalfs nostrils is swollen.... the nostril is also bigger.

I added some pics, you can see the swollen area when you look at the part where the beak meets the skin near the nostril.

Also the part inside the nostril(have no idea how it's called), is way back inside then on the other one.

(pics won't show it well here...)

I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow....

Does any one know what is it?

[judygram]

No I do not know but its good you are taking him in to see the vet so be sure to let us know what you find out.

[Luvparrots]

Please let us know what the avian vet says as I have never had this problem with my greys.

[DawL]

I have no idea what that could be, but hopefully your avian vet can get you two squared away. Good luck with your visit, and let us know how it goes!

[chezron]

Hoe it's a little, easily fixable thing!

[Gandalf the Grey]

I just got back from the vet, he said it's nothing to worry about, the nostril isn't blocked, there is nothing coming out of there, and it will probably go away by itself...

however he said that Gandalf should gain some weight..... how can i make him gain weight?

[DawL]

How much weight did he suggest he gains? How old is Gandalf? I have been hand feeding Barnaby to help him to gain weight, but I am not sure you have any experience with hand feeding or not. I am kinda shocked that if your vet wanted him to gain weight, he didnt give you some pointers on how to make it happen. Maybe you could spoon feed him flavored oatmeal, or even hand feeding formula, as it is very calorie dense.