Health

Can Parakeets get arthritis?

My son's Quaker Parakeet has a warm beak. It is supposed to be warm, right? Sometimes I notice it and sometimes I don't. So, I wondered it is something that varies. Or is it a health indicator ie: a dog and his cold nose. Thanks so much for your help

I have a few Gouldians w/overgrown or crossed beaks. One seemed always fluffed up & inactive so treated her with Colloidal Silver and she is now bouncy & active. Does this suggest I have polyomavirus in my aviary? I have two young hens from last year's hatching that are now appearing puffed up, sleeping a lot and very slow to complete their first moult - could they have the polyomavirus as well?

One of my 4 Gouldian's has overnight developed some kind of scale or pieces of plaque or scales sticking out on it's feet. All four are boys and are in one cage. I have this same condition on my canary, but he's in a different cage. Since I've been using the health program/products in the water & on the food the canary is better but they've never gone away. Any suggestions?

Is it normal for a female Zebra Finch to sleep all day long?

We just lost our 22 month old fife canary to a suspected case of air sac mites. He was purchased from a breeder at 17 months of age and he sang and ate well for about 3 months and then went into the molt for 2 and one-half months. The last month he appeared to sit quietly on the bottom for brief periods in the afternoon but then perked up afterwards.

One of my Gouldians woke up this morning with his eyelids literally stuck together. I caught him and gently touched each eye with a wet finger and they came unstuck, but I'm concerned he may be ill. Should I take him to my avian vet?

Hi Dr Rob, I recently set up a pair of Gouldians to nest, and after laying several eggs, the female became very sick and lethargic. I had been feeding her Abba 1900 seed, mineral grit, egg food/meal, and fresh eggs and veggies every day. I also was adding calcium to her water.

I recently purchased a female gouldian who has a rather long beak and her eyes appear to have thick eyelids- she's not keeping her eyes closed per se, but does look a little funny. She is occasionally tucking her head during the day for a few minutes at a time, is eating well, and has a clean vent, and is as active as the rest of the birds I have.

Hi Dr. Rob, I have a 6 year old parakeet named Leonardo. He had a bout with the feather mites and the beak rot back in March. I had him on Ivermectin at the time and his beak healed and looks great now. It has been growing though and I have to have it trimmed every week. I don't know why that is happening. Any ideas on why this is occurring would be appreciated.