Blue crown conure with papilloma virus

[Jpmcclure]

Hi. I'm new to this forum. I'm thinking about rescuing a blue with papilloma virus. I'm just wondering if any of you have any experience with this virus and can he live a happy life? All I know right now is that he's approx 8yrs old. Very loving and affectionate. He takes meds with no issues and he needs lots of love and attention. I'm waiting for a response from the agency to ask more questions. I've googled some horror stories so I thought it best I come to a place where I'm confident I can get some great advise from peers. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have no other birds. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, a sulcata tortoise and fish. Thank you in advance. Looking forward to your input.

 

[Adinafloyd]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Im glad you are considering giving this guy the love he deserves. I cant help with the disease as I have never been around a bird with it. Im sure someone on here can help you with that.

 

[Riio]

I too have no knowledge of this virus, but also want to say thanks for considering this lil guy. I hope you can find out some info and things will work out for you and him. Good luck and Im sure someone with more info will chime in!

 

[OtterKin]

This was an interesting article, and doesn't spell gloom and doom! Written towards breeders, but still might have useful info.
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I came across the pepper suggestion more then once- something to look into.

 

[FineFeatheredFriend]

You have a Big Heart and I admire you for that. All the best. You mentioned the bird is taking meds so will the bird be on meds until the disease is cured? Nevertheless I commend you for helping this sick bird. My friends wife owns one and they love their BC dearly. They are very smart birds very simlar to Quakers. They also can be loud birds so make sure noise will not be an issue. My friend swears to me that his BC is not noisey but usually they are. Well all the best and just do some research on that disease. Peace.

 

[Jpmcclure]

Well I heard from the Agency. I also called my vet and he requested I get permission for Sonny's current vet to fax him the history so he can review. The agency wants me to keep him with their Doctor in Oakley that he's been seeing for years, but that would be a hardship for me. My vet is an active member of the Association on Avian Vets and hopefully they will take this into consideration. So, they say he isn't currently on meds (but the ad says he is...maybe a little outdated) and he's showing no symptoms other than pecking right now. This poor guy has been passed around from home to home for the past 6 years. I will be meeting him this Sunday and attending a class in Sacramento that the Agency requires for me to be his mom. I hope all goes well. If there are any of you out there who are familiar or have treated any birds with this disease, I'd love to hear your story. Thank you to all who have responded thus far with your support..

 

[Jpmcclure]

This was an interesting article, and doesn't spell gloom and doom! Written towards breeders, but still might have useful info.
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I came across the pepper suggestion more then once- something to look into.

Thank you for this. I appreciate the time you took to help me. I think the peppers couldn't hurt.. All natural.

 

[Jpmcclure]

You have a Big Heart and I admire you for that. All the best. You mentioned the bird is taking meds so will the bird be on meds until the disease is cured? Nevertheless I commend you for helping this sick bird. My friends wife owns one and they love their BC dearly. They are very smart birds very simlar to Quakers. They also can be loud birds so make sure noise will not be an issue. My friend swears to me that his BC is not noisey but usually they are. Well all the best and just do some research on that disease. Peace.

The noise is not an issue. My Buddy was a Big Bird in a little Linny package. I miss the noise, I can only hope he's loud, if I get him. Unfortunately, the virus isn't curable. I'm just hoping it's treatable. I'm going into this fully understanding that he's not going to be like any other healthy bird, I just want to be sure that all my efforts will ensure that he lives happily and as comfortable as possible. Thanks for your input, it's truly appreciated.

 

[MonicaMc]

Anna, of Macaw & Cockatoo rescue, I believe has some experience with that virus and treating an amazon that had it. Here is her website! If she's busy, she'll get back to you as soon as she can!


Macaw and Cockatoo Rescue of New Mexico

 

[Jpmcclure]

Anna, of Macaw & Cockatoo rescue, I believe has some experience with that virus and treating an amazon that had it. Here is her website! If she's busy, she'll get back to you as soon as she can!


Macaw and Cockatoo Rescue of New Mexico

Thanks a million. I will email her now.

 

[Jpmcclure]

So, my 8yr old son and I traveled 1.5hrs to attend a required class to be able to adopt "Sonny" and we got to meet him. Outside, of course because he wasn't able to be inside with the healthy birds from Mickaboo. We were already in love with him before we even met him but after meeting him, wow...we miss him already. It took a minute for him to warm up and he was in a tiny travel cage so we didn't get to hold him but we are so excited to get him. We have taken care of the 2 of 4 steps Mickaboo requires to be able to adopt/foster..Now we just wait for the telephone interview and the house inspection. Sonny doesn't seem to be showing any signs of his disease but he is plucked bare under his wings. But he is so beautiful with a huge personality and he really seemed to like us. We know he will eventually succomb to his disease but we are determined to provide him with the best life he can possibly have. We just can't wait to be able to post pics and stories of our life and share them here with all of you. For now, I have a pic I took of him yesterday at our visit. I look forward to sharing many stories and adventures and pics with you all until I have to start sharing the sad ones. Thanks for reading.

 

[Jpmcclure]

I came across the pepper suggestion more then once- something to look into.[/QUOTE]

His current foster mom says he doesn't like peppers but I'm still going to try once I get him home and after he's settled. If I can get him to eat them, I think it'd be really good for him. Especially if he's not showing symptoms right now. Maybe keep them at bay for a while.