Help me identify the species

[isaacsampaul]

 

[isaacsampaul]

It has been around 7 months since I have been having him. And this is the growth he has show. He doesn't like to bath so giving him spray bath. But he doesn't like that also. My family member told that he might me of different species and not Indian ringneck

 

[SilverSage]

That is a very VERY unhealthy ring neck, either Indian or African. Usually by the beak color I would say African but that bird looks sick enough that the beak could be the wrong color simply due to the illness. I strongly suspect psiticine beak and feather disease.

 

[isaacsampaul]

That is a very VERY unhealthy ring neck, either Indian or African. Usually by the beak color I would say African but that bird looks sick enough that the beak could be the wrong color simply due to the illness. I strongly suspect psiticine beak and feather disease.

He is very active. If that is the case what should I give him?

 

[SilverSage]

He should be tested. I'm sorry to say, if it is indeed PBFD he should be put down. You will be spreading it everywhere you go because you have his feather dander on you. You can ultimately kill other people's birds

 

[isaacsampaul]

He should be tested. I'm sorry to say, if it is indeed PBFD he should be put down. You will be spreading it everywhere you go because you have his feather dander on you. You can ultimately kill other people's birds

Omg...[emoji27]

 

[Aquila]

I believe you posted here before about the same thing?

Here's a picture off of google of an average female Indian Ringneck from an angle similar to yours.

 

[Puck]

Oh my goodness he looks bad! Did you get him looking like this? I'm so sorry, but you should definitely get him to the vet!

 

[MonicaMc]

Here's a couple pictures of a female african ringneck. Newest photo of her first....

Here's a website with various Psittacula species and some of their mutations....

PsittaculaWorld

 

[isaacsampaul]

Oh my goodness he looks bad! Did you get him looking like this? I'm so sorry, but you should definitely get him to the vet!

I got him very small. He was slightly injured near his chest when I got him.

 

[isaacsampaul]

I live in chennai,India. And I could not find any bird pet clinics here

 

[MonicaMc]

There might be two avian vets in Chennai????

Member Search Results - Association of Avian Veterinarians

 

[isaacsampaul]

There might be two avian vets in Chennai????

Member Search Results - Association of Avian Veterinarians

Thanks...will contact them [emoji5] [emoji5]

 

[SilverSage]

Any news? Were you able to find a vet? I know sometimes some of us can get "spoiled" by having decent access to avian vets, but your bird really is in truly bad shape, probably the worst I have ever seen. Any veterinary care you can get him is important. I'm sure you love him and want to do your best to help him. There are a few things you can begin doing while you search for a vet which might just help him be a little stronger and help to fight off whatever illness he has.

1.) Sunlight. Try to get him into direct sun (not through glass, that doesnt do any good) for as many hours as possible each day. Be sure he doenst overheat, and be sure he has clean water.

2.) Feel LOTS of fresh foods. Right now try to focus on leafy greens and orange/yellow/red such as corn, peppers, cooked squash, cooked sweet potato, papaya, mango, guava, etc.

3.) Be absolutely sure he has sparkling clean water at all times.

4.) Make sure he isnt suffering poison from perfumes, air fresheners, cleaners, tobacco, or basically any other scents in the air. Also be sure he is in a safe cage that is free from toxic rust.

These are just a few IMPORTANT steps you can take for the health of this bird. In the mean time, also please make sure he is in a big enough cage (at least 3 feet square minimum). When you find your vet, ask about treating for parasites as well.

 

[Aquila]

Also AvianBioTech does do international orders and you can get disease testing done on your own. It's no substitute for a vet visit but it can help you out some. Service Pricing

 

[isaacsampaul]

Any news? Were you able to find a vet? I know sometimes some of us can get "spoiled" by having decent access to avian vets, but your bird really is in truly bad shape, probably the worst I have ever seen. Any veterinary care you can get him is important. I'm sure you love him and want to do your best to help him. There are a few things you can begin doing while you search for a vet which might just help him be a little stronger and help to fight off whatever illness he has.

1.) Sunlight. Try to get him into direct sun (not through glass, that doesnt do any good) for as many hours as possible each day. Be sure he doenst overheat, and be sure he has clean water.

2.) Feel LOTS of fresh foods. Right now try to focus on leafy greens and orange/yellow/red such as corn, peppers, cooked squash, cooked sweet potato, papaya, mango, guava, etc.

3.) Be absolutely sure he has sparkling clean water at all times.

4.) Make sure he isnt suffering poison from perfumes, air fresheners, cleaners, tobacco, or basically any other scents in the air. Also be sure he is in a safe cage that is free from toxic rust.

These are just a few IMPORTANT steps you can take for the health of this bird. In the mean time, also please make sure he is in a big enough cage (at least 3 feet square minimum). When you find your vet, ask about treating for parasites as well.

I tried but ended up in vain. Couldn't find any bird clinic. All the vets here are specialized in dogs and cats[emoji27] [emoji27] . I am giving him fresh water daily but he doesn't drink it. And he doesn't also bath so I am using spray bath which he also doesn't like. I searched in the internet about pbfd he seem to have it. The only thing which I am compromised it he is very active and there is nothing so critical that will cost his life

 

[Dinosrawr]

Unfortunately PBFD doesn't mean an immediate deterioration in activity. Initially the feather health and appearance degrades before overall health does. Individuals can be infected with the disease for a long period of time before showing symptoms, or they have it since birth and it worsens over time.

Based on the appearance of your ringneck and its approximate age, I think it's safe to say your bird definitely needs medication. Whether or not that medication will be of any help (I agree that it's PBFD) is unlikely. I highly recommend doing an Avian Biotech sample for the disease so you know. Any general vet is able to euthanize a bird to my knowledge, and I think it may be a likelihood in this scenario.

Attached is a picture of my ringneck at approximately the same age as yours:


This is what a heathy, but rather extreme natural feather moulting looks like:


Visually to me your bird is extremely unhealthy and needs immediate attention. Plumage is a visual indicator of health for parrots.

 

[isaacsampaul]

I found in the internet that there are birds which have survived pbfd . I am gonna feed him fruits and vegetables that enable to boost his immune system and help him fight the virus

 

[RavensGryf]

I found in the internet that there are birds which have survived pbfd . I am gonna feed him fruits and vegetables that enable to boost his immune system and help him fight the virus

True, in some circumstances birds can survive pbfd for quite some time. BUT... I'd get your bird tested to either confirm or rule out the disease so you know for sure. We can only suspect and guess. Don't just go by what people say, even though members will give their best educated guesses. The reason it's important to know, is that if it is truly pbfd, it is VERY contagious. If one does have pbfd, it is the owners responsibility to do everything in their power to prevent other birds from getting it.

I urge you to contact Avian Biotech for your free collection kit. It's very simple. If you have any questions there is a phone number on the website. Disease Center - Disease testing for psittacines and other birds.

Please keep us posted, and good luck!