imran Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 hi everyone.. can someone tell me abt hypothermia here.. if the bird shivers a lot it seems its got hypothermis rite...!! is that a life time sickness or is it cureable.. ?? also hw to cure it and how does a bird get it ?? is it life threatening ?? if you ppl can give all details abt it i ll really be thankful.. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Are you talking about the quivering of the chest area, if so that is normal and it is not because they are cold, it is just something they do, if they are chilled they will fluff their feathers all over their body to keep in their body heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 As judy has said the quivering of the chest is normal in an african grey. Birds like us can not tolerate excessive heat,Your birds cage should never be placed in direct sunlight unless there is a spot in the cage where your bird can move to be in the shade.An overheated bird will begin panting, the panting in turn may bring about dehydration.A bird with hyperthermia may try to cool off in his bath/water dish. If a birds body temperature is allowed to rise dangerously high this will bring about a seizure which can be fatal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imran Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 yea quivering of the chest area.. and also the wings too.. alrite thats normal.. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Mine will get a little quiver at the top of the wings along with the chest...it's normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Mine quiver when they're just hanging out and relaxed, it's normal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Talon too! All great advice!! They tend to fluff up more when they are sick, instead of quivering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I love to see their little chests quiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I like it best when they are a "Fluffy Bird" as we call it! :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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