My Brown Headed Poicephalus Smells Like a Dairy

[mppinegar]

Hi,
Need help. My brownhead smells slightly like a dairy barn when sitting on my shoulder. Not a bad smell, just milky. Has anyone noticed this or does my girl have some sort of bacterial infection.

Help appreciated!

Michelle, Ariel's Mom

 

[Flboy]

Possible crop infection!

 

[SilverSage]

Likely an infection. Please take her to an avian vet for gram stains/fecal smears. These are relatively cheap and show you any bacteria, yeast, or parasites in the digestive tract. Often these things can be handled with $10 in meds before they threaten the life of your baby and cost you hundreds or thousands in vet bills.


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[mppinegar]

Thanks everyone. I will take her immediately. I do know that weird smells can indicate an infection, I just didn't know if it might be normal for her species like it is for me Pionus to smell like baby powder. Thanks for your help!

Ariel's Mom

 

[mppinegar]

OK just made an appoint for this Sat. Will let you know the outcome.

 

[SilverSage]

Yes we would love to be updated


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