Nose picking

[dicky601]

Herbie seems to love picking his nose, and not without some brute force. Sometimes I worry his whole foot is going to disappear in there!!! Is this normal for a grey??

[judygram]

I haven't noticed mine doing that but she occasionally tries to go up my nose, I guess she thinks mine needs digging out.{Communicate-00020115}

[danmcq]

Hmmm, I don't think Ive ever seen any Parrot or Bird for that matter "Pick" their Nose. I had seen them give an overall quick scratch to the beak and nose area though.

 

Is it possible something is wrong? Is there ever any discharge etc.?<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/09/22 17:49

[lovemyGreys]

Mine sometimes kind of scratch their nose with their foot :unsure: but check as Dan has said to see if there is a discharge & i would monitor how often this is happening, if to frequently id get it checked.If its just occasional i wouldn't worry to much.

[dicky601]

There is no discharge, or redness etc. It seems to be part of his cleaning ritual, but will keep an eye on it and take advice from a vet if it starts to look sore.

[Falconeer]

I can't imagine how your CAG is doing that lol picking his nose

[lovemyGreys]

dicky601 I'm sure he will be ok, glad that there was no signs of discharge or soreness

[dicky601]

If i can get a photo of him in action i will post it here.

[judygram]

That would be hilarious, I hope you can.

[MakenasDad]

Dicky601,

I have had two Macaws before our Grey, and have seen them all occasionally do this. Not only did the Macaws stick their nail into their nostril, but I caught Makena (our Grey) do this the other day. Everyone is saying the right things though, it may be a problem if you notice discharge, mucus, etc.. Honestly it's just kind of "funny.." I'm sure he'll be fine!

[danmcq]

Well, this sounds like it may be normal then...

 

If you do notice some Nose running though, you could try this in a smaller version for your Grey ;-)

[judygram]

You are full of it Dan, but thanks for the laugh.

 

 

 

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[spookyhurst]

Nikko loves a good root around in the nares . She sticks a claw in there and really goes at it. I've tried to get a picture, but haven't been successful. It's quite a sight :lol:!

[DayosMom]

Boooo Dan.

 

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[Christina]

My macaw does it all the time. Our vet said its normal for all birds to do that, sometimes they do it to initiate a sneeze to clear their nares. I would follow the advice here...its good.

[Christina]

My macaw does it all the time. Our vet said its normal for all birds to do that, sometimes they do it to initiate a sneeze to clear their nares. I would follow the advice here...its good.

[BMustee]

Mine picks his nose ALL the time...he gets his claw tip in there and just starts digging. Whats funny is sometimes I see him take his nail out of his nose and starts bitting it...so mine not only picks but eats!!!

 

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[Guest briansmum]

:sick: eeeww dirty birdy!!

[dicky601]

Thanks for the feedback guys, great help as ever

[kiwibarb12]

Kiss that bird on the beak - after all, you can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friends nose - unless he is a grey!!:woohoo:

[nevjoe]

The lines in this post are GREAT. We should have a room JUST FOR LAUGHS. I Vote for DAN to mod. that room. He has the fastest good funny comebacks, with sassy photos.

 

Joe

[dicky601]

Can I get 1,000,000 Karma points for starting the topic? :woohoo: