Sniffles?

[Shine]

I have a 2.5 year old BFA, Fidget. In the last couple of weeks he seems to occasionally sniffle some. Its typically after he eats and gets a drink. It sounds like hes snorting or sniffling, sometimes it even sounds like bubbles, (if that makes sense) and seems to appear to happen when he is inhaling. It lasts about 10 min or so, then hes fine. I initially thought that maybe he got water in his nostril when he was drinking, but now I'm not sure. Could his nostril be clogged with food? He really digs into his chop, so maybe ?

No behavior changes, diet changes or anything else I can put my finger on. I guess its happened about 5 times now.

It never happened up until the last couple of weeks. Is this a normal thing or do I need to get him to a vet? (either tomorrow or next week. Only one vet here)

Thanks for any help.

 

[SailBoat]

I have a 2.5 year old BFA, Fidget. In the last couple of weeks he seems to occasionally sniffle some. Its typically after he eats and gets a drink. It sounds like hes snorting or sniffling, sometimes it even sounds like bubbles, (if that makes sense) and seems to appear to happen when he is inhaling. It lasts about 10 min or so, then hes fine. I initially thought that maybe he got water in his nostril when he was drinking, but now I'm not sure. Could his nostril be clogged with food? He really digs into his chop, so maybe ?

No behavior changes, diet changes or anything else I can put my finger on. I guess its happened about 5 times now.

It never happened up until the last couple of weeks. Is this a normal thing or do I need to get him to a vet? (either tomorrow or next week. Only one vet here) Thanks for any help.

Could be several things at work here. Much of it depends on where in this Huge World your are and /or the local weather conditions.

Dry weather and dry homes can result in the air passages of both Humans and Parrots to become dry and the body works to bring moisture to those areas. Add drinking water and /or moist food sources and it is very possible for your Parrot to need to expel a build-up of moisture.

Check the Humidity level in your home!

There is always a chance of an infection and if you begin seeing this occurring separately from when your Amazon is drinking or eating, its time to see your Avian Vet, ASAP.

 

[Shine]

Thanks Sailboat. We are in northern Nevada, so pretty dry here. Humidity is usually about 30% in the apt. So, yeah, that makes sense. I dont know if he does it at other times because when I am at home, hes with me or on his tree, which has both food and water on it. As usual, he eats on and off, all the time, but I do see him drinking quite often too.
Maybe its time to pick up a humidifier.

 

[SailBoat]

Thanks Sailboat. We are in northern Nevada, so pretty dry here. Humidity is usually about 30% in the apt. So, yeah, that makes sense. I dont know if he does it at other times because when I am at home, hes with me or on his tree, which has both food and water on it. As usual, he eats on and off, all the time, but I do see him drinking quite often too.
Maybe its time to pick up a humidifier.

First time you have an Amazon expel excess moisture, while on your shoulder, You Will Know It!

The reading of Humidity on a humidifier is commonly plus or minus a ton. So, take your readings on a digital Temp /Humidity device located away the humidifier, but near your Amazon.

 

[Shine]

LOL No doubt I would!

So what kind of humidity level would be good for him? I do have a digital device and I live in a small apt, so its always near Fidget!