Baby_Grey Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I really could do with some advice from some of you veteran grey carers... About a week and a half ago my grey (Greyson) started acting all wierd out of the blue, I heard him fall off his perch a few times to the bottom of his cage to which I noticed he had some white on his chest, looked like a young feather, he wouldn't let me near it, but about 2 days later I noticed it was more like a bone to look at and looked to have a small amount of blood on it. He is out EVERY single day, he sings and plays cheerfully until I go near the cage, until now he always rushed to the front of his cage to step up on me like a dog would seeing a ball, but he now rushes to the back of the cage and when I try to get him to step up he freaks out on me. When he is left alone in his cage he is fine and happy it seems, but when anyone approaches him he goes mad like I said, he doesn't bike or attack me, he just trys to jump away, it makes no sense, did he fall out with me? Is he sick? Should I take him to an avian vet? Sorry if I repeat myself over and over, I'm confused and stressed. I really hope this is something simple, or maybe like a seasonal thing, this little guy is everything to me! Thanks in advance to all.:dry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Greyson should have been to the vet ASAP if you have seen something like a bone as well as some bleeding! When you say it looks like a bone is this sticking out of his chest area? You seriously need him checked by an Avian vet immediatley. You would certainly be able to tell the difference between a feather and a bone! Caroline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Grey Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks Caroline, yeah I looks like his breast bone if that makes sense straight down the middle of his chest, halfway down, I would take a pic but he's already jumpy enough, I called 30mins after the innitial posting on here and got him in this morning. Thanks for you help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I am so glad you are having him seen to immediately, please let us no how his check up goes. Our thoughts are with both of you. Carolyn & Mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Please post when you can and let us know what has happened. Caroline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 If it is indeed bone sticking out then he needs to be checked out by an avian vet ASAP and that probably explains why he doesn't want you to touch him. Please do let us know what you find out and don't stay away so long for we have missed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Please let us know the outcome of the vet visit. Having his breast bone exposed for a week had to be very painful and also left him open for infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Please get back to us is Greyson ok what did the Vet say was his keel bone broken or di the skin split and expose the bone please let up know we are all concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I am so glad you are getting your bird the attention he really needs.Please let us know the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The silence after 24 hours is killing us, is your Grey ok? :dry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Let us know when you have the time. We all are very concerned of how he is doing.Hope all is well:unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Grey Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Sorry to keep you all in the dark, I was over run with Thanks Giving, but Greyson is good and well. I guess the incident I gather happened when he was boarded for 3 days when my Family visited from the UK we went to Disney Land, maybe they went to feed him and startled it a little bit which maybe caused him to jump and bang his chest. Well as far as the vet goes, we just got home (They couldn't see him yesterday as planned) 30 mins ago and I feel sick to my stomach still. She checked him out and removed a few feathers on his chest and exposed a pretty darn good size laceration I do have a picture of it that I took with my iPhone that I will share. Anyhow she said I could leave it and it would take around 4-6 weeks to heal with Antibiotics, or she could stich it up and give him antibiotics and it would be almost fully healed in 2 weeks. I swallowed hard and got a lump in my throat, looked at my girl and questioned her (She's an RN) she looked at me and said 'Stich it' - I swallowed again hard took a second to get my breath and agreed to stich it. I don't care how man you are, I had tears in my eyes and thought I was going to throw up. She numbed it up and cleaned it then looped 3 stiches into his chest and closed up the cut, he didn't go crazy he just muttered a little bit. Took her about 50 mins total from getting inside there, when she stood him up he stumbled around and came straight towards me, I put down my hand and he stepped up and I could feel he was very weak and very warm (Probably due to stress?) we gave him 2 mins to cool down in which he twit twoo'd me a few times and said 'it's ok' to which I told him it was! then misted him down with water to cool him some, then headed home. Now he's in his cage dancing and eating scrambled eggs... B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Well, now you made sure everyone had a much better thanksgiving. Lets all give thanks that your bird is up and about and eating his eggs. You can calm down now, hug your woman and maybe have a drink. Good luck. Keep smiling and drop in once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I am so glad your grey is now on the mend.It is hard when they are ill. I think the decision to stitch was the corect one.Your grey will need lots of tlc over the next few weeks.I am sure the vet has given you instruction on the care and management of his wound and if the advise is followed your little bird will hopefully be back to normal before too long. Good luck and keep us posted on his recovery. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Grey Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Ok as promised, here are 3 pics I took in the Vets, sorry about the quality they are off my iPhone so not the best. Getting Weighed The Laceration All stiched up =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'm so glad that you took your bird to the vet. You could have lost him easily to infection. He should be fine now and I'm so glad to hear he is eating and drinking normaly give him a extra hug for me and don't feel silly for feeling emotional about this I think I would be also our birds are like are children and we feel and love them unconditionaly and when something is hurting them it hurts us as well. Its good he's on the mend now and things can get back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneeandQwynn Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 OMGosh... those picture made my chest hurt. Poor little guy. I'm so glad you took him in and got him all fixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Ohhh that does look nasty but glad you got it taken care of, yes things like that can make a grown man cry but now he is stitched up and on his way to healing up nicely, thanks for letting us know and do stop in more often as we have missed you so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Grey Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 I'm still paranoid, the wound looked like a very very tiny cut, but after she removed the surrounding feathers it's way more obvious how bad it really was, of course he would let me no where near him. His mood is still odd, he still leans back and wants to try fly away (he's clipped) sometimes, and he's very jumpy until you get him out (still doesn't bite or even have a go at me ) then he seems semi normal with me. She said if he still freaks out in 2 more weeks she wants to put him on a very low dose of Haldol (Thats actually a human psych drug, I know it's used for Bi-Polar disorder as I've had it as I'm Bi-Polar and it just makes you lethargic) which would calm him down although I don't like that method, I believe he is on the mend and it will just take a bit of time, and some baby steps again from myself to bring him around again. Thank you to all of you for your shown support, I have no regret for being sad, I love him so much and nothing can every replace him, it's taken me a long time to bond with him the way we are and I get a kick out of been the only one that can kiss his face and cuddle him I'm a proud dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am sure he is still jumpy after his bad experiance but like you I think time and love will heal that.How is his wound healing up? Has he to go back for a check up with the vet? Just keep a look out on the wound with regards to infection till it is fully healed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So happy to hear Greyson is well on the mend. We all luv a guy who is not afraid to show his emotions, it shows true heart and compassion, it is a wonderful quality in such a handsome looking guy. Please keep in touch with us as you are now a very valuable member of our family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Grey Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 The wound looks really well already, she said there would be no need for a check up unless I feel his wound looks infected or his behavior is off still. He lets me kiss the side of his chest again now too, so he must truly be on the mend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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