Head shaking

[mickflan]

Hi all,

I would like a little bit of advice my CAG jake has just started shaking his head rather a lot and he seems to go into a sort of trance quite often he also has started biting for no reason he sits on his perch and his starts head going backwards like hes looking up all the time, Jake is 4 years old and he has a splayed leg so he tends to fall off his perch which is low down, im just a little worried he has done some neurogical damageany advice would most welcome.

 

Great site and hi to everyone

 

Mick

[siobha9]

Hi Mick

Welcome to the forum. Personally, I would be thinking about a vet trip to have him looked at. Head shaking on its own is quite normal, my 2 do it all the time. It looks like they have something in their ear and are trying to shake it out. But the combinaton of the trance and putting his head back doesnt sound normal at all. And since you have reason to believe he may have hit his head, thats all the more reason to consider a trip to the vet;)

 

Let us know how he gets on!

Siobhan

[Dave007]

In your situation which is a bit different, it would be wise to go to the vet. We would not be doing the right thing by giving specific advice on a possible medical condition. Many birds shake their heads when nervous or they're naturally hyper but because of him falling off periodically, he might have injured himself. The vet can put your mind at ease concerning your situationn.

[mickflan]

Thanks for that i was considering the vet but i needed a second opinion b4 i make the round trip i have just taken some pics of him shows ya leg well but he isnt in any pain with it.

[judygram]

Mick I too advise you to take him to see an avian vet and when you get that taken care of come back and introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us some more about you and this grey.

[BMustee]

Yeah, be sure to take him to an Avian vet...not a run of the mill vet. I have heard of many birds being taken to a normal vet and die because the vet could not tell what was really wrong with their birds.

[mickflan]

thanks again everyone i was gonna take him anyway but you have helped me decide its a must

mick

[siobha9]

Well be sure to let us know how you get on, it may just help someone else in the future. How is he now?

[mickflan]

hes ok he only does this now and again but i am concerened on the bottom of his cage staring at me im sure he knows im talkin about him

[siobha9]

:laugh: He probably does, and he's thinking you're not putting me in that carrier and having that evil person poke and prod me, I'm staying RIGHT here!

 

Keep us posted;)

[mickflan]

just let him out had another chunk of me i got so many chunks missing thats one of the things thats upsetting me i could do anything with him before now its a battle to handle him.

[Ina]

it's best to take him to a vet and have him checked out. Please supply us with feedback. Goodluck!

[she]

Let us know how you get on at the vets. Hope everything turns out ok. Sheila

[mickflan]

just to let you know jake is going to the vets on tuesday cant get him in any earlier got travel up to harrogate with him.

thanks for your replies ill keep you updated

[siobha9]

Thanks Mick, we are rooting for him;) Hopefully it will be nothing at all, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

 

Siobhan

[Gus]

any news on this ??

[mickflan]

no not yet. Jake is looking much better acting a lot better couldnt get to the vets yesterday because my car has had to go to the garage for mot repairs re schuled the vets appointment for weds of next week i am keeping a close eye on him the vet said any change i should ring and take him straight away but didnt sound to concerned. i will of course keep you all informed.

mick

[judygram]

Mick, why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us some more about you and Jake.