Jenday Conure full crop

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Hello, I picked up a Jenday conure about a month ago (he is 5 months old now). He seemed fine, other than a bit nervous around his new surroundings at first, but he just cuddled up to me unail he got comfortable enough to explore. I keep an eye on him when he is out, so I know he didn't get into anything; however, one night he started head bobbing with his feathers all fluffed up and made a series of chirping sounds while quickly fluttering his wings. I took him to an avian vet that night. After staying with the vet for a day, along with some tests, they found that he had a yeast infection in his crop. They said he was completely fine otherwise, prescribed some meds, and sent me on my way with a $400 vet bill. He seemed to get stronger over the course of the next week, but he still exhibits the same strange physical behavior. Then his crop was more full than I have previously seen. It's like a large pouch. The vet said it would drain slowly and return to normal in a few weeks. It has been a week so far. He eats, drinks, sleeps, stays up high in his cage (large 4 foot tall), and is always eager to be with me. I know what the vet said, but all of the aforementioned behaviour makes meconcerned that I can do more to help him. I was reading about crop bras helping the crop to align more with the digestive system. Is that something I should try? If so, would you please post a link where i can buy one or do it yourself instructions. Is there something more wrong with him? Should I take him to a different vet and see what they say?

Thank you for your help!

 

[SilverSage]

Hi;

If the infection is bad enough that it will take weeks to clear up, it is a very serious infection indeed.

GOOD FOR YOU for doing the research! I can tell by the fact that you even mention crop bra that you have been digging for answers!

However, a crop bra is for an entirely different ailment. In this case it wouldn't be helpful. But here are some things that WOULD.

First, feed fresh food as much gas possible instead of pellets. Pellets can Harbor yeast.

Sprinkle cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and garlic on his fresh food. Garlic is usually not something you want to feed your birds because it can have a slight upsetting effect on the stomach so it's good to include the soothing ginger. These herbs are yeast fighting herbs.

Feeding meals instead of letting him graze can also help because it allows the crop to completely empty. This is also good because YOU NEED TO KNOW if his crop is emptying. If it isn't, then you have bigger problems and the yeast infection may only be a symptom of that, but treating the yeast wouldn't treat the underlying condition.


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[Fumbles]

Thank you for that info! I want to make sure he gets all the vitamins/minerals/nutrients he needs, so what would be a healthy fresh food only diet? Is there a certain variety of foods that would be healthiest? He loves Apples, will eat a little bit of carrots, but he doesn't seem to like banana. I don't let him have any of the rinds or seeds of anything since I read that they can be toxic to him. Also, how much should I allow him per meal? How many meals per day? What amounts of cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and garlic should I put on his fresh food? Should I use fresh herbs or just use the ground up stuff in the little plastic containers sold in every store? I'm sorry for bombarding you with all the questions. I just want to get him back to his normal healthy happy self.

Thank you!

 

[Loko]

Fruits are good, but veggies are better. If I were you, Id make a special "chop" or even mash with a little cinnamon ginger twist for whats going on. You can look up chop, but the ingredients are up to you. Usually a few veggies - peppers, some greens, sweet potatoe, a whole grain, and legume like lentils or beans. You put them in a food processor and make them into tiny pieces and then you can add a bit of cinnamon, ginger, and whatever else you would like to add. As for amount, cinnamon, cayenne, and ginger are great, go a little light with the garlic because like mentioned can upset the stomach which is what the ginger will go against. You can even let him chew on cinnamon bark sticks, but it would be a good taste enhancer to sprinkle in the food.

 

[SilverSage]

Fresh food is something all our birds need to learn to eat, but most breeders don't bother to teach it (ask me my opinion on THAT!)

Keep in mind that any nutrient found in a fruit can also be found in a veggie, and without the added sugar! Chop is a good idea. I personally don't do it that way because it just so happens that a different routine works best for my personal flock. There is not a real right or wrong way. In order to insure balance, think COLOR, and think VEGGIES. Here is what I make sure each meal includes:

At least 1 leafy green
At least one sort of sprout
At least one whole grain
At least two colors other than green
At least one pepper.

That's an easy place to start. It's also easy to mix all those spices together in a little cup or bowl so it's easier to feed. Let your bird eat as much as he wants 2-3 times a day. Since he is new to fresh food, at least one of those meals should be whatever dry food he is used to. Only sprinkle enough herbs on to season the food. You can sprinkle them on his dry food as well.

Before each meal feel his crop, don't just look. You need to be certain it is really emptying.


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