jlandsiedel Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've noticed for a few months now that the feathers around one of my AG ears was a different color . . . today it seemed to be a little darker than before so I took another close look at it and it looks like ear wax. Inside the ear there is a tiny amount of ear wax also. I'm not sure if I should take her to the vet or if this is something normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I would give your vet a call and see what she says about it. your bird could have a sinus infection. i've had birds for years and that is definatly not normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlandsiedel Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 I was thinking it could be some type of infection too . . . I hope that its not because then she would have had this infection for about 4 months now. I would think that if a bird had an infection for that long that it would be having some serious issues. Its definitely gotten worse though because before when I inspected her ears, it didn't look like wax at all. I just figured the feathers were a slightly different color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I would definatly get her to a vet Bird hide their illnesses you don't want it to get that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlandsiedel Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Heres a picture . . . <br><br>Post edited by: jlandsiedel, at: 2009/05/11 02:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I would have her checked out by your avian vet just to be on the safe side, that does look darker there where her ear is and let us know what you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Definitely get your Grey to a vet as all others have recommended. That is not normal at all and an infection is probably at the root of this. Please keep us updated. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yes, please get that ear checked out asap and let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlandsiedel Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I took her to the vet yesterday and she looked at some feathers, from around here ear, under a microscope to look for mites. She didn't find any and concluded that it must be a fungal infection. She gave me a solution to rub around her ears twice a day for ten days. The vet also said that Juliet is probably molting, but is definately chewing on her feathers. She said she's had remarkable results (with feather plucking and chewing) with this herbal rememdy. She didn't have any in stock, so I will get it next week. When I get it I will let you know what its called and if I also see "remarkable" results =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It's good news to hear she has been diagnosed and started treatment for the ear issue. In regards the Herbal remedy, it will be interesting to hear what it is and how it works. Thanks for the update. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks for letting us know and do let us in on the herbal remedy as I am very curious about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I to am curious about this herbal remedy and how it works this could help allot of people on this forum if it works as well as your vet says it does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I am so glad your grey is now being treated.Please let us know how she gets on.I am very interested in hearing about the vets recomendation for plucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'll be waiting to hear about this herbal remedy too. Thanks for the heads up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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