Conure has yellow bump on nostril

[jdann12]

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum so I hope I'm doing this right. I have a 6 month old turquoise green cheek named Pip and recently he has started to develop a yellow bump on his left nostril. I have tried to look this up online to see what it is, but haven't been able to find anything about it. I was hoping someone here could help!

-Jamie

 

[Dinosrawr]

Unfortunately none of us are avian vets, so we can't give you an accurate diagnosis. If at all possible, I highly recommend taking Pip into the vet so they can tell you what's wrong [emoji4]

I have seen several different types of "bumps" on nostrils. Some are infections, some are caused by vitamin/nutrient defficiencies, some just go away and never come back. Either way, it's always best to get a vet to check to ensure the health and safety of your bird. They hide illnesses exceptionally well, and while they may appear normal they could easily be hiding something that can become life threatening if not treated in time.

I hope you're able to find out and bring Pip's pretty nostrils back to normal!

 

[jdann12]

Thank you so much! I was planning on calling the vet, I just wanted to see if anyone else had any knowledge about this .

 

[SilverSage]

I don't know what it is, but it is quite concerning. Please call an AVIAN CERTIFIED vet ASAP. Keep in mind that just because a vet "sees birds" doesn't mean they are qualified. I won't even get into the nightmares I have experienced with non avian certified vets. But your little guy needs to go I right away. If cost is an issue, be upfront with your vet and ask about things like care credit or payment plans. I like to do this even though I can afford the care, because it helps me locate a vet who cares more about helping animals than about making money (though they still deserve their fee). But the big thing is DONT WAIT, you don't know what this is, how deep into his face it goes, if it is compromising his ability to breath, or if it is a symptom of a much larger problem.