Does this little guy look ok to you?

[Inomushiki]

Hi we are first time bird owners and put a deposit on a green cheek last week. It turned 7 weeks this weekend. we got an updated pic from the breeder but the bird’s wings are droopy. It has been hot here so maybe that is why. Can I get some expert opinion on this? Thanks in advance.

 

[Inger]

I think you’re right to be concerned. I wouldn’t take that baby home without it seeing a Certified Avian Vet beforehand. Preferably at the breeder’s expense.


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[SailBoat]

Understanding that very young Parrots can do some really odd things. That said, lowered wings can be a concern, it can also be normal stance for a young Parrot as it provides balance as they get this whole wing /feet / balance thing worked out! Two picture in time does not tell very much of a story one way or the other. Keep asking for pictures as the days pass and watch for changes.

I'll let the baby experts comment further.

Enjoy!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I agree with the above, but I would be desperate for a qualified vet's opinion. Here's a link.
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803
Regular vets often "wing it" with birds, although some are very caring.

Good for you, for caring, and for researching.

What a cute little darling. May really need your help.

 

[Scott]

Agree with all of the above! Have you seen and interacted with this bird? If so, and if the bond is good, please don't overlook based on a few images. Might be a good explanation for the droopiness!

 

[EllenD]

Well that's just friggin' adorable..lol.

At 7 weeks old this could simply be a very young, non-weaned baby doing the "baby wing thing", especially if this was during feeding-time...However, as already mentioned, drooping-wings can be indicative of a lot of different health issues as well.

I would absolutely request that the breeder take the baby to a Certified Avian Vet (only, no general vets or non-avian specialists), and that you are guaranteed a health-certificate along with the bird, and some kind of health-guarantee with the bird. If a breeder is unwilling to do this, then you need to be suspicious.

When are you supposed to be bringing this baby home? Has the breeder given you any updates on how the weaning-process is going? The reason i'm asking is because I'm going to assume that this is just a very young baby being a baby, that hasn't fledged yet or is in the middle of fledging right now...That being said, he doesn't look like he's at all ready to fully-wean yet, so you want to make sure that the breeder isn't planning on sending him home with you until he is fully Abundance-Weaned. The last thing you want to do is to bring home a baby bird that isn't fully Abundance-Weaned and have to give it hand-feeding of formula...

 

[YUMgrinder]

My Black capped conure does this after he jumps from my shoulder to the ground. He then sits there waiting for me to pick him up with his wings droopy. He's always done it. Perhaps a personality thing?

 

[Skittys_Daddy]

He's absolutely adorable!


I'm not too familiar with baby birds since its been nearly 20yrs since I had one under a year old.



But from what I can see, he looks healthy to me, colors are vibrant. I'd ask for more pictures and even a video would be more representative of his behavior. I'd also ask what he's being fed and how his droppings are.



Also, I have to TOTALLY agree with what Scott said. Don't let a few images cloud your decision. Your connection with the bird is whats MOST important. Of course, the health of the bird is important too, obviously. lol.

 

[Inomushiki]

Thank you so much for all the replies! As a first time bird owners, our family really appreciate your inputs with this matter.

Breeder has told us that photos were taken around feeding time so he/she was flapping it's wings a lot. He also sent us a new pic.

We will definitely get in touch with an avian vet and make sure everything checks out ok as well.

Thanks again!

 

[LordTriggs]

yes it did look a lot like baby bird "feed me bipedal servants!" pose

What I would do is check them out when it's closer to the time you take them home, go visit a couple times if possible so they can get used to your presence and you see them to see if they're being lethargic or running/flapping around and playing. I would get an agreement in place (Which IMO all breeders should have) that if birdy is ill upon first vet visit within a month of them going home that the breeder pays for any medicine

Once home give them say, a week to settle and calm down then get a vet visit for them to do a general check-up and get them introduced to the 'family doctor' if something is picked up at the vet visit with them being ill in some form inform the breeder and have them pay for the treatment/vet visit

 

[Scott]

That last image looks far more optimistic!!

 

[Skittys_Daddy]

Baby birds look so cute around feeding time!


Once they are adults, well, not so much. lol. Skittles doesn't have that whole "I iz hungry, daddy, please feed me!" that baby birds have when they are hungry. Now he's like "Yo, slave. Gimme food now!" lol.