Normal ?

[davefv92c]

Maxx my eclectus sometimes makes a sound like some ol farmer spitting his chew out, now I have watched and most of the time nothing comes and then others it is like he is spitting. one time I reached in his cage and he spit on my hand the substance was clear and like human mucus ?

 

[GaleriaGila]

I'd be scared enough to head for the avian vet, myself. Experts will be along soon, hopefully. Meanwhile, maybe use the SEARCH tab to see if there are existing threads on "mucus", and/or other descriptors. Good luck!

 

[davefv92c]

he has been doing it ever since I brought him home around 2 months ago. he came from a very good Aviary so I don't really fear this to be a health issue. now that I have given it some thought I also think when he was in the nursery being syringe fed I would hear this.
he seems to be around one of the dishes when this happens. maybe this is just something left over from the syringe feeding that will go away with time.

 

[SailBoat]

Maxx my eclectus sometimes makes a sound like some ol farmer spitting his chew out, now I have watched and most of the time nothing comes and then others it is like he is spitting. one time I reached in his cage and he spit on my hand the substance was clear and like human mucus ?

What is the possibility of it being more like a sneeze? Forget the sound and look for the source! From the nostrils or mouth?

Any sign of labored breathing and/or tail pumping?

You say sometimes, is this like once or twice a month, week, day or hour?

This time of year, as the weather here in the Great White North becomes colder an dryer, this can result in a clear mucus like substance exiting the nostrils as part of a sneeze like event, but will not sound like a sneeze in all species!

The point between a sneeze now and then and a developing problem is how often, how much, and if there are any sides of breathing problems, see by a pumping tail or a clicking sound!

Warning: If you ever hear a clicking sound and/or tail pumping, connected to they're breathing: Go Straight to your Avian Vet, call on the way to tell them that you are on your way!!!

 

[davefv92c]

Maxx my eclectus sometimes makes a sound like some ol farmer spitting his chew out, now I have watched and most of the time nothing comes and then others it is like he is spitting. one time I reached in his cage and he spit on my hand the substance was clear and like human mucus ?

What is the possibility of it being more like a sneeze? Forget the sound and look for the source! From the nostrils or mouth?

Any sign of labored breathing and/or tail pumping?

You say sometimes, is this like once or twice a month, week, day or hour?

This time of year, as the weather here in the Great White North becomes colder an dryer, this can result in a clear mucus like substance exiting the nostrils as part of a sneeze like event, but will not sound like a sneeze in all species!

The point between a sneeze now and then and a developing problem is how often, how much, and if there are any sides of breathing problems, see by a pumping tail or a clicking sound!

Warning: If you ever hear a clicking sound and/or tail pumping, connected to they're breathing: Go Straight to your Avian Vet, call on the way to tell them that you are on your way!!!

I hear it a few times a day it is not a sneeze different sound no breathing problems, no clicking,and no tail pumping. could this be as simple as a burp< do birds burp because there is a component of air being expelled when this happens, could he be eating to fast and getting some air trapped in his crop. as I said most of the time I see no fluid, and the day he spit on my hand he was close to the water dish. this bird is a real eater and spends 75% of his wake time with his head in a food dish and he takes no prisoners. that is why I ask about the burp thing

thanks

 

[Anansi]

I've never had a bird burp around me, nor has any of my birds ever spit. The closest thing I can think of is after a shower Maya will occasionally bring up some water. This is because she often attempts to "eat" the water as it's coming her way. I've cut this way down by using a hand held shower head and shifting the water direction when she starts trying to grab mouthfuls.

So does it happen after Maxx has had a shower?

If not, I'd suggest checking in with an avian vet.