my bird might be sick/injured pls help

Kiko96

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Hey guys im new to this forums, ive recently discovered somesomething wrong with my male ekky hes about 9months old, but ive recently noticed hes got like a bumpy thing from his stomach near inbetween his legs, its sort of crusty i feel like it maybe be hurting him but im not sure if he's always had it or if its normal or very bad. i just realised it yesterday and havnt found any details about it online.

i put him on his back for abit to look at it, he didnt like being put on his back so i didnt have time to take a picture, let me know should i take a picture, is this normal? or should i go to the vet, last time i was in the vet was because the xray showed he had eaten some metal pieces and almost died, it set me back alot of money and honestly i dont mind spending money on my pets but i cant afford another vet trip, please what are your advice.

he seems happy talkactive and very active, ive seen him before when he was sick and it looked completely different. he looked like he was going to die at any moment, always asleep, eyes closed, not eating moving or making sound. now hes much better and its been acouple weeks since his recovery. hoping everything is good
 

Laurasea

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Not normal. Could be a prolapse vent...or obstructed.... Or an injury. Definitely going to need to see the vet.
 

noodles123

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Agreed-- not normal and not something to put-off. Keep us posted!!
 

Scott

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Absolutely a good call to seek help from a certified avian vet.

I doubt this arose from the metal ingestion incident, assume the pieces were surgically removed or passed on their own?

Good luck, please keep us updated as able!
 
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Kiko96

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for the metal pieces, the vet had given me 5 needles to inject in his stomach, and 2 needles a day to put in his mouth, after A week he was good again, the avian vet is closed tomorrow, every other vet just refers me to that one coz they cant help, is there anything i can do to make it easier on him till then
 

Scott

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
Unsure of the specific therapy, perhaps chelation to reverse the course of lead absorption?
 

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