Tabbiespice
New member
Hi everybody
So glad to be here.
I have a juvenile Galah purchased 2 days ago and I am very worried.
He was hand raised and is approximately 10-12 weeks old independently feeding on parrot seed mix, he has had a couple of nibbles of an apple but hasnt been properly introduced to fresh foods as yet.
My issues are health related. My background is with Budgerigars and finches so this is my first foray into parrots and having never had a cockatoo species before I am unsure if the behaviour is normal or not.
He is sneezing ALOT.......several times an hour. He also appears to have wet feathers around his nares. He also is opening his mouth a little and "hissing" or could almost be a wheeze. My research suggests a possible respiratory issue.
Is the sneezing normal? is the mouth opening and 'snore' normal?
Keep in mind he is new to us and spent an hour in transport from the seller to my house and another 30 mins while I set the cage up for him.
Could it be stress?
I am worried but dont want to spend hundreds at an avian vet and put him through another stressful journey if its normal parrot behaviour.
Please help
Jackie
xx
So glad to be here.
I have a juvenile Galah purchased 2 days ago and I am very worried.
He was hand raised and is approximately 10-12 weeks old independently feeding on parrot seed mix, he has had a couple of nibbles of an apple but hasnt been properly introduced to fresh foods as yet.
My issues are health related. My background is with Budgerigars and finches so this is my first foray into parrots and having never had a cockatoo species before I am unsure if the behaviour is normal or not.
He is sneezing ALOT.......several times an hour. He also appears to have wet feathers around his nares. He also is opening his mouth a little and "hissing" or could almost be a wheeze. My research suggests a possible respiratory issue.
Is the sneezing normal? is the mouth opening and 'snore' normal?
Keep in mind he is new to us and spent an hour in transport from the seller to my house and another 30 mins while I set the cage up for him.
Could it be stress?
I am worried but dont want to spend hundreds at an avian vet and put him through another stressful journey if its normal parrot behaviour.
Please help
Jackie
xx