Wondering about diseases

[Mariss]

Hey,

Unfortunately I should rehome one of my Senegal Parrots. Now I did find an amazing- maybe- home, but she wants me to test my Senegal first on the following diseases :
- PBDF
- Polyoma
- Chlamydia
- And maybe KDS

I don't know yet if it is a problem financially wisse. But I just wonder if there is any chance she may have it, because she is 14 years old, and she did come to me 3 years ago. Should I have seen it earlier? Should she have been sick if she has it?

Hopefully it is clear what I mean, because I am tired, and then the english language is somewhere outside my brain ha ha

- Mariska

 

[Birdman666]

They are probably asking for these tests to make sure that your bird is not infected with any of these viruses that could expose their existing parrots to the disease.

 

[Aquila]

Chances are if you got your bird from a rescue, they did perform the tests. Give your vet a call and ask for pricing, if you don't have a vet in your area, Service Pricing can give you test results, though I strongly advise getting your bird to the vet for a physical as well.

It's very unlikely your bird has any of these diseases if it's been around your other healthy birds for a decent amount of time, but it is always good to test just in case.

 

[Mariss]

Thank you for your answers. I didn't get her from a rescue, but from a animal store that I trust.
I did give her multiple check ups, but that is just the outside. Not a bloodtest, and it was just an okay she looks healthy.

But Aquila, you do think it is unlikely she has any of these diseases. She is with me for 3 years. To be honest I am pretty scared if she has any of these diseases. But I don't think so, because she is 14, and she isn't sick. Never been. Yeah one time she had something in her poop.

 

[Taw5106]

I didn't get the impression that Aquila said not to have the testing. I have one parrot that has been fighting an illness for the 10 months I've had her. I was told she was perfect, and I trusted what was said by a pet store. I've been treating her for months, changed her diet, etc. in this case I agree with Birdman.

I know financially it may be a stretch to get your bird tested, but if this possible home is a good place, think of the bird's quality of life. It's worth the investment in my opinion. Good luck!

 

[Flboy]

Good folks, great prices!

Avian Services Center: DNA sexing and disease testing for all species of birds.

 

[ZephyrFly]

I'd say your bird is unlikely to have anything wrong but for the sake of the other party it wouldn't be unjust or unreasonable to have a round of tests done. If you were getting a new bird from someone you didn't know well, or know well enough, wouldn't you feel better seeing up-to-date paperwork signed by a vet confirming the health of the bird?

 

[OOwl]

I judge breeders by their willingness to do testing (that's if they don't already). I purchased a lovebird and it took me over a year to find one that would do the testing and let ME pay for it before shipping me my bird. (Then I put him in QT in the guest house for a couple of months and tested him again before bringing him into my home.) I wish it was more common to have breeders test their breeding stock, but, sadly, it's just not. And I really don't understand why when it's more affordable to do the testing than it ever has been.

I really doubt your Senegal is harboring any of those diseases but I would do the testing. Avian Biotech (in the link provided to you above) offers a combo test that makes that quite affordable. We spend more on a toy/food order than what those cost.

Sorry you have to rehome your bird, though. That's sad.

 

[SilverSage]

I use avian biotech, which is in the link above. Testing your bird for those first three should cost less than $60 total. I personally test my whole flock every 6 months as part of the health guarantee on my babies. It's a vp wise thing to do in general.

 

[riddick07]

Yep avianbiotech is the way to go. We use them to test everyone at the rescue.

 

[Mariss]

I live in the Netherlands, so I have a feeling that avian biotech isn't the way to go here ha ha. But I talked with the maybe owner, and we both agreed that is wasnt a good fit anyway, because she has 4 other birds, and my bird is like a little terrorist.

 

[Aquila]

They do have a UK office that takes international orders I believe, if you do ever need to use the service, it's worth an e-mail to double check.

 

[riddick07]

On their site it says UK accepts the international orders. Looks like they have forms and such on their website.

 

[Mariss]

Thank you all so much
I did find another potential owner for her, and she is going to be tested. But still. I worry a lot about the strangest things. And still this. I know it isn't likely that she has any diseases. She is 14, yeah she has a bald belly, but she did pluck for probably 11 years, but there are new feathers coming in. She doesn't have any symptoms. I understand the testing part, really. And it isn't a problem.
But let's say that I do have a therapist. So I am working on it. I worry a lot.

 

[OOwl]

I worry a lot, too, and even if you're not a worry-wart, you still hold your breath waiting on those results, even when you're reasonably sure your bird is fine. So I don't think it's out of the ordinary for you to be concerned. I'm sure your bird will be just fine. Just do it so you'll know for sure. I think you can still send those samples to avian biotech, even though your not in the states. Shipping will just be a bit more.

 

[Mariss]

Thank you for your kind words. I feel stupid to worry so much. But I am glad people on here don't think I am stupid for that