Conure hit by fan

[JenConure]

Guys I have bad new, my Jenday Conure was hit by a fan. I know this is completely irresponsible, but I was not home and my gf was cooking and turned it on (she doesn't know anything about conures). She told me that he fell down looked like he was dying with one side of his body dazed, a few minutes later he got better and flew to his cage. She was freaking out calling me and didn't know which vet to take him to. I just got home from work and he looks okay, should I take him to the vet anyway? Did he have a stroke or was he just dazed?

 

[KeroRocks]

I would take him to a vet. Something could be hurt that you don't know about until it's too late.

 

[aliray]

If it was me I would definatley have him seen by a vet. If he got hit by a moving fan it could cause injuries internally that aren't visable .

 

[MarciaLove]

yes I would take him to a vet because there could be some unknown injuries that wont show most likely he is fine though hope all will be ok!

 

[gccgirl]

I would take him to a vet

 

[Featheredsamurai]

Definitely a vet, birds hide injuries and illness to the best of their ability and symptoms of internal injuries, concussion, or sudden death(in our eyes) could happen several days later

 

[gccgirl]

copperarabian is right

 

[JenConure]

I am going to take him to a vet during lunch tomorrow. What could have caused him to loose consciousness and one of his eyes to open only half way, the impact or the fear of getting struck by the fan?

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I am going to take him to a vet during lunch tomorrow. What could have caused him to loose consciousness and one of his eyes to open only half way, the impact or the fear of getting struck by the fan?

Often when people have a traumatic injury, especially to the head they can be knocked out. The fact that your bird was dazed on only half of his body is very worrisome to me. if I were in you place I would be taking in the bird tonight but I understand that the vet may be closed and unavailable until tomorrow.

Watch you bird very carefully throughout the night.

 

[Iago]

From what I've read if there's any question on whether to take your bird to the vet or not, you probably should. Better to bring them in and find nothing wrong than to not and something is wrong.

 

[94lt1]

I'm with the group suggesting to go tonight... he could have bone fragments embedded in organs...(this is worst case) or internal bleeding...

And the bird will tough it out, so the flick wouldn't sense its injuries...and it would continue to do this until it absolutely couldn't...then and only then would it show signs..

 

[BillsBirds]

I'm on board with everyone else. A half closed eye, and temporary daze, could be a concussion.

 

[BeakersBro]

I hope he didn't get hit on the head. That would be the worst I think. When you're at the vet, please make sure to ask for an emergency 24/7 number for the future. Actually, try googling for "avian vet emergency center" near you (or something similar like that).

 

[Akraya]

Keep him warm and cosy in the mean time, if he has sustained an injury you don't want to stress it further, good luck!

 

[gccgirl]

yes keep a close eye on him better to take him to a vet then to see him die unexpectantly!

 

[ruffledfeathers]

Let us know what happens!! We all want to hear how he is doing.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

How's your conure doing?

 

[goalerjones]

Any news.....?

 

[thermodynamic]

Definitely a vet, birds hide injuries and illness to the best of their ability and symptoms of internal injuries, concussion, or sudden death(in our eyes) could happen several days later

ABSOLUTELY true.

Birds are a prey species, and even in their own flocks they will hide any condition.

When Rusty broke his toe and bled, he would stare at me while trying to hide his leg, even though I could see the blood dripping.

I was able to clot it and get him to the vet pronto...

With luck, the bird hit by the fan only has minor injuries, but I would definitely call and make a visit - they'll do, amongst other things, x-ray scans and see if anything serious is happening internally.

Birds are remarkably robust, but anything humans can do to help never hurts.

And accidents happen, which is the saddest aspect to it all.

I hope your conure is improving...

In your situation, I might turn up the heat as little as well - or asking the vet if it's a good thing to do; warmth can be soothing and helpful... if the normal temp is 73F, turn it up to 80... warm water, anything to let it recuperate... I've read up a little, but never had to do anything like that. But in a room that's 70F or 80F and if I were ill, I'd probably appreciate 80F a bit more...

JenConure, please keep us updated. May your fid heal... sending good vibes your way.