Runny nose

[Chawkins2]

I just discovered my Blue Crown has a slight runny nose. Everytime she shakes, a little drop of liquid comes out. She has no other symptoms of other illnesses, so I don't really know what to think of it. I'm prepared to go to a vet if it progresses. Any thoughts?

 

[roxynoodle]

I'd go to the vet asap. A runny nose is definitely a sign of illness and the sooner it's addressed with birds, the better. However, could her beak have been wet from drinking or bathing? After a bath they will sneeze or shake their head to clear the water from their nares.

 

[lizardsmells]

I agree with Roxy, any sign of nasal discharge is an immediate vet visit. Kazi sneezes every so often for no real reason it seems but the vet said as long as there was no nasal discharge, he was fine. I blame our shoddy housekeeping practices. We are infrequent dusters.

 

[roxynoodle]

Pete and Merlin sneeze more than Rowdy, but they are very dusty and I think sometimes their own dander gets in their nares. However, I've never seen any nasal discharge, even when they both did have bacterial infections. Discharge is not normal in a bird like it is for those of us with allergies or sinus issues. In fact in 43 years of living with birds I've never seen nasal discharge. It is one of the symptoms that tells a bird owner to get into the vet quickly.

 

[Spiritbird]

Yes yes a vet examination and most likely antibiotics.