Why is her left cere turning blue ???

[Bluey]

She’s Kiki and she’s 40-45 days old. I hand raised her but today I noticed that one of her nostrils is turning blue and with the help of a torch I was able to see that there some kind of dark brownish material sticking inside ?? Is it an infection ?? Is it serious and needs treatment or will it go back to normal on its own ??

 

[goofybird]

If you have any worries, my best advice would be to bring her to a vet. It could also be that her hormones or wanting to breed could be low, and that’s when some cockatiel’s cere becomes a blue color rather than a light brown.

 

[Bluey]

If you have any worries, my best advice would be to bring her to a vet. It could also be that her hormones or wanting to breed could be low, and that’s when some cockatiel’s cere becomes a blue color rather than a light brown.

But my concern is “it’s only the left one turning blue , not both

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

But my concern is “it’s only the left one turning blue , not both

Yeah, that's a cause for worry, as cockatiel ceres aren't supposed to change color. It could be a bruise or something more sinister. I feel a vet check is in order... Keep us updated on her!

 

[Bluey]

Yeah, that's a cause for worry, as cockatiel ceres aren't supposed to change color. It could be a bruise or something more sinister. I feel a vet check is in order... Keep us updated on her!

Sure I’m just hoping it’s nothing serious

 

[GaleriaGila]

Just FYI...


Certified Avian Vets

Find an ABVP Specialist - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Find a Specialist ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. Beyond that, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals. Diplomates are in 49 of the 50 US states...

abvp.com

If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians

http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...