Could I be allergic to my Amazon?

[BeakerBird]

Hey guys, I have two birds a Quaker and a YN Amazon. I had the Quaker before the YN and had no issues. Anytime I play with the amazon I sneeze and develop a lot of itchiness and redness on my arms and neck. On days I don't handle her, this doesn't happen. Is it possible I am allergic to something about her?

 

[BeakerBird]

Let me say that I am not very allergy prone so this is new to me. If her head rubs against my cheek my face itches later, my hands get red and a bit swollen looking, etc. Also, I highly doubt it is anything else, as it is just when handling her.

 

[wenz2712]

You could possibly have an allergy to her!! although it is unusual, especially as it doesn't happen around your Quaker.

I am not sure what the answer is, apart from anti allergy tablets.

 

[Eloy]

Yes is possible to have a reaction to only one kind of bird. (but bird allergy is rare)
Can you go to the doctor and make a allergy test?
What is your Amazon eating? Same food as your Quaker?

 

[BeakerBird]

Yes, the amazon and quaker both eat the same pellets, fruits and vegetables.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Very odd that you have no reactions to your Quaker and only your Amazon. I guess allergies can't be ruled out. Have you tried bathing him frequently to see if that helps any?

My GF developed a SEVERE allergy to feather dust and had to part with her flock, which in turn made her quite miserable. :31: And yes, she was tested by a physician.

 

[BeakerBird]

Very odd that you have no reactions to your Quaker and only your Amazon. I guess allergies can't be ruled out. Have you tried bathing him frequently to see if that helps any?

My GF developed a SEVERE allergy to feather dust and had to part with her flock, which in turn made her quite miserable. :31: And yes, she was tested by a physician.

The Quaker is molting so I bathe him almost every day. My amazon typically every 3 days. They both enjoy sessions with the blow drier!

 

[henpecked]

Take a molted feather and rub it on your arm, if that spot turns red and itchy , that'd be the pits.

 

[SpringCottageParrot]

If it is an allergy an air filter might help. Our Amazon is producing lots of fluff and dander at the moment, I think he is changing into his winter underwear. If your's is also molting you might find that you are less affected once he stops. I hope so.

 

[BeakerBird]

Take a molted feather and rub it on your arm, if that spot turns red and itchy , that'd be the pits.

That is the case. She is my snuggly girl too.

 

[Mare Miller]

When Mi Amigo lived in the house, full time, he had major nasal issues! I took him to the vet, she gave me sinus drops for him. Once he became an outside bird, all was good, no more issues. I think he was allergic to himself, his own dander, even with air filters.

 

[SpringCottageParrot]

How are you doing? Still suffering?
We have bought a state of the art air filter because of Casper's respiration problems so I was surprised and rather disappointed when a visiting friend started to get an allergic* reaction when sitting on the other side of the room from the cage.

*I always thought that people with allergies were wimps until I found out I am gluten intollerant.