Parrot unwell but difficult to diagnose

[Quietwalker]

A big hi to all!

I think my peach face parakeet has some equilibrium issue. It seems to have lost some vision and when it stands still, it’s head inadvertently rolls back.

I’ve brought it to a vet but it may have been difficult to diagnose as the vet claims it is ok.

Does anyone have a clue or has seen similar issues?

I have below 2 links to show samples;

Much thanks for your kind response in advance!

Arul

 

[Emeral]

A big hi to all!

I think my peach face parakeet has some equilibrium issue. It seems to have lost some vision and when it stands still, it’s head inadvertently rolls back.

I’ve brought it to a vet but it may have been difficult to diagnose as the vet claims it is ok.

Does anyone have a clue or has seen similar issues?

I have below 2 links to show samples;

Much thanks for your kind response in advance!

Arul

Big wing hugs welcoming to you and your little one.

Does your bird walk around and climb or step up on a perch? Do show a video, won't you?

Birds are fragile so it is better to be safe than sorry. When I suspect that my bird may be unwell, this is what I do.... close monitoring on these issues just to be safe.....

1) food intake and poop...is it changing in color or amount?
2) behavior...is it playing as usual?
3) when in doubt, hand feed baby birds food to reduce bird's stress or give easy to digest food such as banana 🍌

And this page below is a good check list to go through...

Recognizing the Signs of Illness in Pet Birds | VCA Animal Hospital | VCA Animal Hospitals

Learn about recognizing the signs of illness in pet birds. VCA offers professional guidance to help you ensure the health and happiness of your pet.

vcahospitals.com

If it is all checked out then everything is normal. then it is all right. (Many things that I worry about never happened.)


Hope this helps

 

[Quietwalker]

Hi Emeral,

Thank you for the warm welcome and especially the references for a checklist.

I did provide links to two you tube videos i uploaded, as i’m unable to directly attach videos here. However the links may not be visible as they seem to directly embed the videos in the chat box.

Below are the two links again;

Are they no visible/clickable?

Warm regards.
Arul

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

Looks like a weak neck. I suggest you go to another vet if you have one available.

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Uh…you sure that’s a budgie? Looks like a lovebird to me. Beautiful though!
Does she show other symptoms? Is she eating? Flying?
Go see another vet and get their feedback.

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

Uh…you sure that’s a budgie? Looks like a lovebird to me. Beautiful though!
Does she show other symptoms? Is she eating? Flying?
Go see another vet and get their feedback.

A. Budgie's aren't the only type of parakeet

B. Yeah, that's a lovebird, man. A budgie cannot produce the colors red or orange

 

[foxgloveparrot]

A. Budgie's aren't the only type of parakeet

B. Yeah, that's a lovebird, man. A budgie cannot produce the colors red or orange

I KNOW but it was in the forum budgies/parakeets, there are other forums for different parakeets (IRN, conure, bourke, alexandrine, quaker)
YES THERE ARE A LOT MORE PARAKEETS

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

Please, give it a bigger cage and take that singular metal perch away. PLEASE.

Don't feed it a seed diet....

Birds are not emotionless decorations!

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Please, give it a bigger cage and take that singular metal perch away. PLEASE.

Don't feed it a seed diet....

BIRDS ARE NOT EMOTIONLESS DECORATIONS!

Yes! Please! I didn't even really notice that...
Give it a flight cage, natural perches, a pellet and chop diet

 

[Ramble]

Is it possible your little bird fell or crashed into something? It might have a concussion- vision issues, coordination, drowsiness can all be signs of a neurological issue. I second finding another vet and getting another opinion. and show them the videos if you can. Good luck!

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Please, give it a bigger cage and take that singular metal perch away. PLEASE.

Don't feed it a seed diet....

BIRDS ARE NOT EMOTIONLESS DECORATIONS!

Also...
I'm sorry but let it out.

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

Here is an example of how a bird's setup should look like (my setup), and examples of budgies.

Sleeping cages (one for the boys, one for Picasso):

Room setup:

My three parakeets (budgies) on their bird tree:

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Here is an example of how a bird's setup should look like (my setup), and examples of budgies.

Sleeping cages (one for the boys, one for Picasso):
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My three parakeets (budgies) on their bird tree:
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Yup! If the bird is in their cage a bit longer (Stormy's birds free range outside the cage all day) then I would recommend a flight cage like this

In fact I have my birds out for 10-12 hours a day but have this size cage for all of them, and obviously an even bigger one for my YNA

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

Yup! If the bird is in their cage a bit longer (Stormy's birds free range outside the cage all day) then I would recommend a flight cage like this

In fact I have my birds out for 10-12 hours a day but have this size cage for all of them, and obviously an even bigger one for my YNA

Exactly!

I forgot to mention my birds free range all day, sorry!

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Before I write more, PLEASE remember if anything sounds snippy or rude it is not the intention. We're trying to help.

Remove that metal perch and replace it with 8-10 natural wood perches (not dowels, one or two rope is good to add too as long as the bird doesn't chew rope perches).
Diet should consist of seed as a training treat, with organic pellets like Harrison's, Top's, or Roudybush as a base and daily chop.

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

The bird should get at least 3 hours of time out of the cage each day. You should NEVER bring your bird outdoors on your finger, even if they are clipped.

Give them at least 3 toys, and rotate the toys weekly. NEVER give them a rusty cage.

Make sure the cage is not in an area where fumes are used.

Remove all candles, nonstick pans, incense, etc. from the household.

Make sure you go to an avian vet, not a cat and dog vet.

 

[foxgloveparrot]

The bird should get at least 3 hours of time out of the cage each day. You should NEVER bring your bird outdoors on your finger, even if they are clipped.

Give them at least 3 toys, and rotate the toys weekly. NEVER give them a rusty cage.

Make sure the cage is not in an area where fumes are used.

Remove all candles, nonstick pans, incense, etc. from the household.

And this is the BARE MINIMUM, btw, so if you want to go above and beyond (which you really, really should) then do even more for the bird than Stormy said.

 

[foxgloveparrot]

My setup is the ideal example for any small parrot:
Enrichment, many toys, different perches, space to fly whenever they want, etc.

Yeah, your setup is great. Except the cages, which are amazing for your situation, but most people don't want their bird out of the cage ALL THE TIME.

 

[foxgloveparrot]

Here's another example of a pretty good setup. This is mine.
Cages (left to right: parrotlet, budgie pair, senegal):

Sleep cage (left) and indoor aviary

Stands/gyms/play areas

 

[𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖞𝕻𝖎𝖈𝖆]

Yeah, your setup is great. Except the cages, which are amazing for your situation, but most people don't want their bird out of the cage ALL THE TIME.

Haha, yeah, but if you can accommodate to having your birds out all day, that's great!

But please don't use my cages as an example.