I have a baby Alex that has just started weaning (he just had his first piece of apple and guava today). I got the Alex a few days back from a local breeder.
There are a few concerns that I have regarding my Alex. Please bear with me.
1. The breeder who I got it from had a clutch of Alex's he was selling. Naturally, I went for the one that was the most active. When I came home I realized it was wheezing and sneezing (occasionally). I also noticed some nasal discharge, plus a bit of beak was kept open to breathe - I realized there was a respiratory issue. However, I did check the beak and it would not fully close any way - probably it is still developing the ideal shape, maybe?
2. The next day the wheezing disappeared but the sneezing was periodic.
3. The parrot preens itself regularly, responds to its name and makes sounds to get itself noticed. Plus it keeps flapping ts wings to practice its flight. There is also no loss of appetite.
4. I got the bird checked by a local vet who has a very good reputation (Others mostly are experts on cats and dogs but not birds). I was told by the vet that the breeder that I got it from probably aspirated the poor bird when he was feeding it. As per him, in case there was flu or sickness, the bird would not be as active as it is. I was recommended some nasal drops which I am now administering. The nasal discharge has increased after the drops but the wheezing has reduced to once or twice per day.
5. As mentioned earlier, my bird has started picking up and exploring / eating tit bits of fruits. It actually looks forward to things to nibble and has started resenting the formula being fed.
6. What foods can I give the bird that would improve its current breathing condition?
7. I'd like to take the bird off the formula as soon as I can. When would be the best time to do so?
There are a few concerns that I have regarding my Alex. Please bear with me.
1. The breeder who I got it from had a clutch of Alex's he was selling. Naturally, I went for the one that was the most active. When I came home I realized it was wheezing and sneezing (occasionally). I also noticed some nasal discharge, plus a bit of beak was kept open to breathe - I realized there was a respiratory issue. However, I did check the beak and it would not fully close any way - probably it is still developing the ideal shape, maybe?
2. The next day the wheezing disappeared but the sneezing was periodic.
3. The parrot preens itself regularly, responds to its name and makes sounds to get itself noticed. Plus it keeps flapping ts wings to practice its flight. There is also no loss of appetite.
4. I got the bird checked by a local vet who has a very good reputation (Others mostly are experts on cats and dogs but not birds). I was told by the vet that the breeder that I got it from probably aspirated the poor bird when he was feeding it. As per him, in case there was flu or sickness, the bird would not be as active as it is. I was recommended some nasal drops which I am now administering. The nasal discharge has increased after the drops but the wheezing has reduced to once or twice per day.
5. As mentioned earlier, my bird has started picking up and exploring / eating tit bits of fruits. It actually looks forward to things to nibble and has started resenting the formula being fed.
6. What foods can I give the bird that would improve its current breathing condition?
7. I'd like to take the bird off the formula as soon as I can. When would be the best time to do so?