My baby bird is showing unusual behaviour, please help

[rico_riot]

Hi there, I have a baby female Indian ring neck that I’ve had for 3 weeks. I hand feed her myself 4 times a day using a dropper n baby mix. She is 5 weeks old now
she is overall, in my opinion, healthy. She is active, runs around, screams, and asks for food when it’s time, however, today when she was in her box, which she can get in and out of, I noticed she was lying down Flat. She was dozing off, she Was responsive when I called her. I kept her with me and she Leaned against my arm and started sleeping, again completely flat. Is this normal behaviour??

she also droops her wings when she is sitting still or relaxed, is this normal??

she was also sneezing a lot yesterday morning and there was liquid too, tho clear n today her right nose was blocked, tho it’s open now and she isn’t sneezing anymore, her breathing is normal, no wheezing or tail bobbing.
it is quite hot where I live, she is always with me in a generally normal temperatured room
as for her droppings, I haven’t noticed anything unusual, its Normal colored, brownish green, just how it was when I got her

at the very moment she is preening herself n biting her toes next to me

 

[BirdyBee]

@Laurasea @HeatherG can one of you help this person?

 

[wrench13]

Its not unusual for parrots to develop a nasal problem when being introduced to a new environment. You should have the chick checked by a Certified Avian Vet. As you may already know, by the time parrots (who are prey animals) show outward signs of illness they are already very sick. THe ones who look sick in the flock are the first ones eaten , so they hide illness instinctively. Do this while she is still eating well and pretty active. I would make sure that her cage/ tub temperature is appropriate and steady, and the same for any formula being offered. THats important!

 

[rico_riot]

Its not unusual for parrots to develop a nasal problem when being introduced to a new environment. You should have the chick checked by a Certified Avian Vet. As you may already know, by the time parrots (who are prey animals) show outward signs of illness they are already very sick. THe ones who look sick in the flock are the first ones eaten , so they hide illness instinctively. Do this while she is still eating well and pretty active. I would make sure that her cage/ tub temperature is appropriate and steady, and the same for any formula being offered. THats important!

I don’t have an avian vey near me, theres only one for cats n dogs,

 

[Laurasea]

Wings drooping is a sign they are weak , usually this us because they are sick ( likely very sick ) sometimes wings will drooping from an injury.

If laying flat out when hadn't before( as a baby thing, in adults definitely weaknes) is also a single of being sick.

Lots of sneezing and blocked nostrils is also a sign of illness. And they don't have to fo it constantly to be sick.

So taken all together, I'm worried you have a very sick baby. Babues being hand fed are very vulnerable to getting sick quickly. They can aspirate, bacteria and fungus grow easily in formula and equipment used to feed babies and make them sick.

If they or the feeding formula isn't kept in the narrow exact temperature requirements. They get sick, food can rot inside of them, or they get bacteria and yeast overgrowth of crop. Or to high temp you get a crop burn that can start and infection.

Hand feeding babies is a very serious job that takes a lot of attention to details. Babies can get in trouble very quickly. Even with experienced breeders.

When anything seems off with a baby it needs prompt avian veterinarian care.

I would consult with the dog vet if that's all you have available. They are able to reach out to avian vets often as a consult. They can provide antibiotics or antifungal if needed. Or you might find an avian vet who will do a video consultation. Many of us have to drive a couple if hours to reach an avian veterinarian.

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[Laurasea]

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