Jazz seems off colour

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Jazz seems off colour; or i could just be being paranoid...
Topic Started: Mar 27 2008, 12:51 AM (277 Views)
ForeverOdd	Mar 27 2008, 12:51 AM Post #1
Member Posts: 70 Group: Full Members Member #102 Joined: April 25, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Celestial What colours Blue Other Birds ? Nope I live in London My name is Abby	I'm a little worried about jazz. I checked jazz in his cage earlier and noticed he is roosting on the floor rather than the top perch like he normally does. I said his name a few times and he didnt respond. I ran my finger along the bars next to him and he did nothing, nor did he do anything when i opened the door and it accidently slammed shut. He stirred slightly when i reached in and scritched him a bit, but stayed in that roosting position. Now i know it is a bit late, but normally if i make any move towards the cage at any time of day or night he wakes up or at least makes some movement. He definately doesnt normally let me scritch him without permission. i got him out and straight away he did a really watery poo, with a white bit but no green. Now, instead of trying to get on my hand or snuggling into my hair like he usually does, he is on my lap asleep again. He's usually very funny about me touching hissides or tummy, but now he is not doing anything when i stroke him there. I suppose what im trying to get at is that he's not acting normally. Should I be worried? Thanks Abby



Bigboy	Mar 27 2008, 01:20 AM Post #2
Senior Member Posts: 452 Group: Full Members Member #665 Joined: September 22, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have Bigboy is an only birdie What types Bigboy is a Pacific Lucida Parrotllet What colours Bigboy is green with a gray wash I live in The Bronx, NY My name is Anita	See a vet ASAP. Birds hide signs that they are ill. If you see signs that you suspect are not normal for your bird get him to a vet! Please let us know how Jazz is doing. Good luck.



LauraR	Mar 27 2008, 03:58 AM Post #3
Staff Member Posts: 4,891 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	Like Anita said, you should get little Jade to the vet right away. It's not normal for a bird to be unresponsive like that, especially with the abnormal poop. He really needs to be seen ASAP!



kevinp	Mar 27 2008, 07:48 AM Post #4
Administrator Posts: 6,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	All i can say is what the others have and take him to an avian vet as soon as possible even if it means an out of hours visit, your boy is very ill.



bonnie	Mar 27 2008, 10:13 AM Post #5
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	Oh my this is not good at all please let us know what the vet says.



ForeverOdd	Mar 27 2008, 11:19 AM Post #6
Member Posts: 70 Group: Full Members Member #102 Joined: April 25, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Celestial What colours Blue Other Birds ? Nope I live in London My name is Abby	Hey thanks so much for your concern, I was trying to find a vet last night but I then realised that yesterday morning, i gave Jazz his seed but covered it in bits of chopped veg in an attempt to get him to eat it. When i gave it to him, he took one look and then wouldnt take a single bite. I left him to it assuming he would try a bit, or if not, find his seed underneath. However cos he didn't touch the veg he didnt get to his seed, so he must not have eaten anything that day!! so i gave him some fresh seed and he ate loads and perked right up. He is totally normal now, but next time i will make sure if im giving him veg he always has some seed easily availabe, cos i was so scared last night!! Anyway thanks for the advice last night, i think in the future i will have an emergency vet number ready just in case.



Gardengail	Mar 27 2008, 11:20 AM Post #7
Staff Member Posts: 12,746 Group: Staff Member #25 Joined: January 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Other Birds ? Severe Macaw and 2 Timneth Greys I live in Upstate New York, USA My name is Gail	Like everyone has said...please get him to an avian vet asap. When a bird actually starts to show he is ill, you have no time to waste. :( Please let us know how you make out...



theexbrit	Mar 27 2008, 04:31 PM Post #8
Co Admin Posts: 3,544 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	Just a word of advice Abby, any time a bird has shown signs of trouble (even if you figure out what is causing it & they seem like they're back to normal), you really should still take them to the vet for a wellness check. Even though he seems ok, we're not putting Bertie back into his regular cage until he's been checked again by the vet. This is the reason to have an "emergency" fund for your pets, as these visits can be expensive. We're not millionaires so anytime we have a little extra cash, we put a few bob in a savings account. It soon adds up & will really help in an emergency. I'm sorry I don't mean to lecture anyone & I know you're a good mom Abby, but as the others have said, birds hide things & I'm sure you want to be 100% sure he's ok ;)



ForeverOdd	Mar 27 2008, 06:11 PM Post #9
Member Posts: 70 Group: Full Members Member #102 Joined: April 25, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Celestial What colours Blue Other Birds ? Nope I live in London My name is Abby	hmm yeah i think you're right, my dissertation is due in on monday so ill have to go to the vet in stockton but i think it would help set my mind at ease. Luckily the vet up there is very reasonably priced, thanks for the advice everyone :) Does anyone here take their birds for regular check ups even if they seem ok?? i read somewhere that you should but it didnt really explain why.



bonnie	Mar 27 2008, 06:21 PM Post #10
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	Yes I take my birds in once a year. I will be taking my pair of Parrotlets in again in 6 months again because they will be near breeding age so I want to be sure they are in good health before I put in a breeding box.



ForeverOdd	Mar 29 2008, 10:31 AM Post #11
Member Posts: 70 Group: Full Members Member #102 Joined: April 25, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have One What types Celestial What colours Blue Other Birds ? Nope I live in London My name is Abby	Hey, so i took Jazz to the vet yesterday. He said that Jazz looks fine, but he told me to keep an eye on him and if he was still passing abnormal stools or if he went to sleep on the bottom of the cage again, to bring him in for blood tests. He also gave him a general check up which was useful, and only charged me half the normal consultation price rather than the usual price for birds which is extra. Result!! Anyway im glad i took him in, im a lot happier now. Thanks everyone, Abby



bonnie	Mar 29 2008, 10:33 AM Post #12
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	I'm so glad you took him to the vet, it's always better to be safe.



Jan	Mar 29 2008, 12:18 PM Post #13
Vip Member Posts: 1,864 Group: Full Members Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi & Drummer Cockatiels I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	blue2 Hope all is well now Jan past1



theexbrit	Mar 29 2008, 04:22 PM Post #14
Co Admin Posts: 3,544 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	Observing your birds behavior at all times is the key. Any sign of something not quite right & you need to start investigating. Glad Jazz is ok. I'd still watch him closely for a while though.



LauraR	Mar 29 2008, 06:05 PM Post #15
Staff Member Posts: 4,891 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	That's great you took Jazz for a check-up, Abby! :)



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