Cinnyminis Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I wasn't sure if I should post this is the health room or here, so... Echo is an orange wing. He is 7 months old. There has been no behavior or eating/diet changes at all, but his right eye seems to be droopy or half closed almost all the time. It started about a week ago. Tonight, it is pretty much shut all the way. I was thinking that maybe it is way too dry in here? I think the humidity is about 20% and his cage is near a vent. (I cannot move it, it is the only spot I have). Could he just have a very dry eye? This happened once when he was a baby, but he flew into a mirror and it did this for a week or two before correcting itself. In other news, he has said his very first very clear phrase, "Hey Echo!". He also says a little less clearly' "What are ya doin?" and "Hey!" He also crows like a crow very loudly when he is happy, and dances to the beat anytime he hears music, even if it's a commercial on TV. Anyone have any advice about the eye thing? Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 If Echo were my zon, I would be taking him to an avian vet to see if there is something in the eye. Perhaps some chip of mirror or something that small is in the eye. As for the talking, congratulations Echo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I think a trip to the vet is in order. I hope every thing is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 This droopy eye is not normal and if Echo was mine I would be contacting my avian vet to find out why this is happening so please let us know what you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileysPapa Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Whenever something is not right or normal, to the vet we go. Also, if you cannot move him away from the vent, try to block or divert any air or heat currents away from hum. Either blowing on him, or pulling air past him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I agree with others 100 percent. If this started after flying in to a mirror initially, your zon could have a blood clot, hemorrhage etc. causing this. Only an avian vet can diagnose anything like this. Let's put it this way, if your mother all of sudden started having an eye issue like this, would you put off dialing 911? Believe me, thats how serious this could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnyminis Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 First, the mirror thing was 6 months ago, and he was checked immediately by a vet for all those issues. He was having that eye problem then too. It cleared up after about a week and has not returned until last week. He has not flown into anything recently either. The vet is over an hour away from us (the closest avian vet). I waited a few days and the eye issue is clearing up again. I did talk to his hatch mommy who said it sounded like he had a lash caught under his lid, or his eye was very dry. The humidity in my house is about 20% right now. His lid is no longer staying closed, it's just a bit droopy, ON OCCASION. He will be going to see his hatch mommy sometime this week, and if the eye is shut all the time again, I will take him to the vet. Thanks for all your concern! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I agree with the others, its worth a check up to know for sure. You don't want their to be a problem, infection or something that causes him to go blind in that eye. That happened to a cat I rescued. As for it being too dry, my house is around 20% humidity, it is an open floor plan & I cant seem to get it higher, never been a problem. Sometimes they hurt themselves and you never know why or when, it happens sometimes when they are playing in their cages, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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