charlie666 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 hi there my name is ceri and my greys name is charlie, we are new to this site and i was looking for some advise, charlie is about a year old and he seems to have a bit of the sniffles or what sounds like a cold just wondering if they do get colds also i did notice that one of his nostrils were blocked but i seemed to have cleared this now by spraying him with water but still seems to have the sniffles. thanks..............ceri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yes, they can get respiratory illnesses that will appear as cold type symptoms. Sneezing and sniffles and be signs of that. We went thru that with our grey. He did need to be put on antibiotics for 10 days to clear it up. I would definitely take him to the vet as soon as you are able. Greys hide their illness very well, and if you see signs, then you should take him to an avian vet to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie666 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 thanks talon will be taking him (or her) as soon as i can will let you now how i get on . thanks................ceri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Let us know how things go. Probably everything is fine, but peace of mind is well worth the visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Talon gives great advice, I am glad you are bringing him in right away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspersmum Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hi Ceri, I had a ring-necked parakeet that had a really snuffly, blocked nose. I'd definintely get it checked out at the vets, to be on the safe side, but in Cookie's case, he was allergic to the cheap parrot food I was buying for him - apparently it can have mould that makes them develop allergies. On the advice of my vet, I switched him to Harrisons, and it cleared up almost immediately. So what are you feeding Charlie? It COULD be an allergy Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie666 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 thanks for the advice everyone, Harrison's seed is what i have always fed Charlie just wondering should i give a tonic or something as well in Charlie's drinking water, thanks...............ceri<br><br>Post edited by: charlie666, at: 2007/06/22 00:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I would just stick with the water. I'm not sure what you mean by tonic? But nothing should be added to his water unless your vet okays it in my opnion. We do give our grey watered doen juice, and she loves it, just for a variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I sometimes give a sip of juice straight up if you know what I mean and they love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie666 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 hi do you mean fruit juice.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Juice is good they love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie666 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 charlie absolutely loves pomegranate and tends to get a lot of juice from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Have you ever tried to give them a half of one, but you better be prepared for the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie666 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 he likes me to spoon the inside into his food bole (lazy bird) it dose tend to be less messy.<br><br>Post edited by: charlie666, at: 2007/06/22 21:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 But thats what birds do is make a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie666 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 :blink: your not kidding there:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I don't kid around about those messes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 That's the one thing you DONT'T read about in grey books....the messes! But it wouldn't matter to any of us, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Mess.. what mess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Wouldn't have stopped me from getting a grey. Any animal makes a mess, just some make more of a mess. But you gotta love them.:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Shame,poor Charlie. Hope that the vet can help you. Hope to hear from you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imran Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 mess is like a normal thing.. hehe regular nothing new if ppl talkin about having a grey and mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lidia Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi Ceri, Just read your post now. There are a few possibilities for the sniffles, but first, make sure you don't spray Charlie in the nostrils, this can cause health problems and it makes them very uncomfortable. If you make a habit of spraying him directly in the face he may develop various problems, including water phobia. So, the sniffles. Is someone around around him sniffing? He could be copying them if this is the case. Joshua joins in with sneezing, sniffing, coughing, etc. You only have to take a tissue in your hand for him to say "AAAAAAATCHOOOOOO". You should hear what he does with a cough. Also, when you said one of his nostrils seemed to be blocked, what precisely do you mean? There is often powder in the nostrils, and only a pinprick of a hole, this is quite normal. Infection would be obvious as it would manifest as snotty and/or congealed material. Lidia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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