Disgusting Silence

I have a rehab umbrella cockatoo here. She has been here for months and she is terrified of people (so much so that I put her in a cage with a nest box so she could run and hide when I come in to feed). I have never heard her make a sound.... noy at the vets, not when afraid, not to the other birds, not when grooming, never... I thought she was just super shy, but today I saw her do something that has sparked concern and disgust... she will be going into the vet for confirmation of my fear. I watched on the close circuit camera today as she appeared to be screaming... so I ran to the aviart and quietly crept in and used a mirror around a corner to watch while I could listen.... I saw her scream over and over, but I heard.... NOTHING. Not a sound except what might havr been like a whisper. I ruled out all major health concerns whilr she was in quarantine. She does not have aspergilliosis, and the xray at thar.time should.have showed a tumour. She goes back in for a vet visit with Scott McDonald soon... I hope he can help me underatand why thia poor bird is voiceless....

That's sad. What do you think it is?

That sucks!

It couldn't have been done intentionally, or lots of roosters would be de-crowed.

poor baby. Hope shes okay, let us know how it goes.

Poor thing D:

OMG... that absolutely chilled my blood...

Thankfully now that you know, you can keep a closer eye on her... Poor darling...

Did yo figure out what was wrong

any updates?

So sad A cockatoo's voice is a big part of who they are. Do you think that is why she has been so afraid?

Oh my! When my cockatoos off to boarding I cant live in the errie silence! Oh my your story sent a little chill down my spine. Lets all hope it is not anything to serious.

There are no avian vets around here anymore (ours moved), so I have to wait until November when Scott M. comes and have him take a look. It's a long wait

Oh no, poor thing!

This broke my heart, I hope the poor baby will be ok