Please Help, Should I be Worried? - Page 3

12-06-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by majbirds8

Is it near his ear? Looks like it is to me. Ru (GW) started with that several years ago when we had the "allergy" feather picking episodes. He now loses the feathers around his ear from time to time. I think it is due to his dry itchy skin.
When I see this happening I usually just start giving him a few squirts of my buddy rinse mixture.

I think it is from his rubbing the side of his head either against toys or just from scratching. Ru's doesn't look irritated or red either.

i think it's near his ear, yes. all i have is the photo until i get home tonight.

thank you for this, i really appreciate it. it makes me feel more at ease.

12-06-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by leighrivera

I sense you're freaked out Emily. Try to calm down. The fids pick up on this. If he has an ear infection he will shake his head, Im sure of this. And he will scratch at it so you need to observe. Im thinking it might be hormonal in some way. I would keep a close eye on him and the patch for irritation. If it changes by Monday call the vet. I wish I could help you more, just please stay calm. Is he playing and eating ok? Is he doing his thing with the mirror and toy? Normal stuff?

i am ok, i just get worried. i am a born worrier!

i will definitely be keeping an eye on him. he seems to be playing and eating ok. i am not sure if he did his "thing" tonight because i am at work, but i will talk to my hubby and look artemis over when i get home. he said that he didn't seem to be acting strangely. but he seemed a little touchy i think.

12-06-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hyacinthLove

i am ok, i just get worried. i am a born worrier!

i will definitely be keeping an eye on him. he seems to be playing and eating ok. i am not sure if he did his "thing" tonight because i am at work, but i will talk to my hubby and look artemis over when i get home. he said that he didn't seem to be acting strangely. but he seemed a little touchy i think.

Im a worrier to so I understand how you feel. You will do the right thing, you will just know. Hugs to you sweetie and keeping you in my thoughts tonight. Keep us posted please.

12-06-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Andreya

I've read that feather loss could be a sign of illness. I would think that if he is acting fine, and not in any distress.. eating/drinking fine that he should be okay to see the vet tomorrow. Obviously if anything changes you would want to call the vet immediately. How is his poop? Does it look any different?

Good advice Andreya!

12-06-2007, 07:59 PM

Thanks Gary.

Although I am glad there are people here who have more experience with birds than I do.

12-06-2007, 07:59 PM

I certainly don't know, but I wanted to comment on what a great bunch of caring people here helping out. I mean, really, we all mostly know each other online only and you folks are quick to help and a wealth of information.
But, keep us posted!
Mark

12-06-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by parrotntn

I certainly don't know, but I wanted to comment on what a great bunch of caring people here helping out. I mean, really, we all mostly know each other online only and you folks are quick to help and a wealth of information.
But, keep us posted!
Mark

it's amazing, isn't it? i knew i could count on a near instant response. you guys are all the BEST...

12-06-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leighrivera

Im a worrier to so I understand how you feel. You will do the right thing, you will just know. Hugs to you sweetie and keeping you in my thoughts tonight. Keep us posted please.

thank you, love...i will certainly keep everyone posted.

12-06-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hyacinthLove

i will certainly keep everyone posted.

Please do. Little Artemis is lucky to have you.

Give him kisses for me k? I know I'd love him.

12-06-2007, 09:18 PM

I dont know what to say Emily... To me, it looks like a scratch or a rub against a toy or somethin as others have suggested, but I dont know. I'd be freaking out too, so I know how you feel. But try not too.. Keep us updated, I'll be thinking of you and Artemis.