Is quarantine necessary for a congo african grey that is NOT from an aviary???

[congo african grey]

I have a second african grey that is not from a aviary but is second hand and seems perfectly healthy. is it still necessary to keep him in quarantine for 30 days???

 

[tlcgourdine]

A big YES....you should also have a full vet check done including fecal and CBC testing. You can never be to safe I currently have a TAG in quarantine, we decided to go all the way with a full 60day quarantine.

 

[birdiemomma]

Definitely quarantine him. Birds do not show their illness.

 

[Ratzy]

Yes, absolutely!

 

[antoinette]

Rather be safe than sorry

So proud of you tlcgourdine, I wish all guardian's would follow the correct procedure.

 

[Ratzy]

Any bird should be quarantined- whether from an aviary, breeder or a pet situation.
Just because a bird is from a private breeder, it doesn't mean you should skip quarantine procedures.

 

[Cowtown]

Yes and I would take him to an avian vet and get him checked just to be sure.