need help think my irn is sick

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:40 pm

hi

im really worried about my irn hes been really quiet all day and has been sneezing.

a dont no what to do please help [/b]

Thomisco7 · Post by **Thomisco7** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:50 pm

Sound He Is Allergic To Something So Please Take Him To Your Avian Vet To Find Out, If Leave Late, Could End Up Something Serious.

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:55 pm

we have only had him for 2 weeks and he's been fine he's had nothing tht he's not normaly had to eat.

hes's on a cockatiel and parrot mix and he's been havin apple and grapes

a will take him to my local vets

Thomisco7 · Post by **Thomisco7** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:04 pm

Cool, But How Many Amounts Of Grapes?

U.S Marine · Post by **U.S Marine** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:18 pm

maloney wrote:we have only had him for 2 weeks and he's been fine he's had nothing tht he's not normaly had to eat.

hes's on a cockatiel and parrot mix and he's been havin apple and grapes

a will take him to my local vets

You need to give us more info, what kind of bird is he, does he normally chat all day?

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:15 pm

he's a irn he can be very vocal durin the day. he's been eating a lot of apple do u think it could upset his tum ?

he looks a bit better this mornin he's climbin round his cage im just worried about the sneezin

thanks

bluepepe09 · Post by **bluepepe09** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:08 am

Sorry if im stating the obvious here but..

Is the seed mix ok? damp seed can be very bad. Maybe has been stored badly at the shop,

Have you been removing the seeds from the apples and grapes.

Quite new to this myself but believe these seeds are not good for them.

Also, have you been buying organic fruit....or washing the fruit over and over and over before giving to the IRN. Pesticides are also not good.

And is there anything in the room or are you using anything that may be causing this, cleaning chemicals, air fresheners, scented candles etc etc....it may be something simple.

Would take him to the (wont let me put the name LOL) is the short name for Richard. D*ck Animal hospital, Edinburgh University

Give them a phone on 01316507650, and they will let you speak to an Avian Vet, Register and get some advice/appointment

I live in Edinburgh as well, and have registered with them......best avian vets in the area.

Hope all works out ok.....

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:11 am

hi the seed is from pets at home its in a sealed bag. ive not bought organic fruit but a will start to.

thanks for the num i will defo call them up your irn is the exactly like mine ive only had it 2 weeks so any tips would be great
a got mine from a rescue centre and they just left him in his cage so he's still a bit nervous of ppl.

how do u put pic's up on here i cant seem to get any up lol

thanks

bluepepe09 · Post by **bluepepe09** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:29 am

maloney wrote:hi the seed is from pets at home its in a sealed bag. ive not bought organic fruit but a will start to.

thanks for the num i will defo call them up your irn is the exactly like mine ive only had it 2 weeks so any tips would be great
a got mine from a rescue centre and they just left him in his cage so he's still a bit nervous of ppl.

how do u put pic's up on here i cant seem to get any up lol

thanks

Upload pics to http://tinypic.com or similar site, but this one is quite good.

select size for web, upload and copy the IMG code into your posts

Just put some pics up on the Image forum of my IRN Pepe

How is your bird this morning? Did you check the room for anything that may be causing problems.

How about cage location as well? Where do you have his cage?

My IRN is from a breeder, hand reared, about 9 weeks old and a little menace already.

Take your time to build trust with your IRN, speak to him a lot. Dont rush it. He needs to know you are not a threat....he will settle in eventually.

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:42 am

hi yeah a checked there was nothing around the house tht it could be

he seems alot better this morning very vocal lol hes not been out his cage yet as he's still scared

thanks again

his cage is on our coffee table in the front of the fire place wall in the middle of the room if tht makes sence lol

bluepepe09 · Post by **bluepepe09** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:49 am

Yeah they are very loud vocal birds. Try not to give him too much attention if he is very noisy, or he may scream for attention.

Sit next to the cage and talk to him gently is the first stage.

Maybe try leaving the door open and leave a treat close. He will come out when he feels comfortable around you.

Try and socialise with him as much as possible.

Takes time, you dont know how he has been treated previously.

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:53 am

yeah thts wht im doin he is fine till we open the cage door then he flaps and screams lol

ive tryed getting the pics up but it says the url is not valid

bluepepe09 · Post by **bluepepe09** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:57 am

maloney wrote:yeah thts wht im doin he is fine till we open the cage door then he flaps and screams lol

ive tryed getting the pics up but it says the url is not valid

Hmm

is it the IMG code you are using, just copy and paste into post, then preview to see if works, may take a second to appear?

Should work from tinypc.com

p.s the avatar uses the direct html link....i.e the one that ends .jpg

Yeah sound live he is very nervous of people...Will take time I think.

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:03 am

yeah it is a will try again in a wee while

thanks

U.S Marine · Post by **U.S Marine** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:31 am

maloney wrote:yeah it is a will try again in a wee while

thanks

Hey, all you do is upload them to photobucket, then copy the right image code onto the board.

maloney · Post by **maloney** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:38 am

hi a managed to sort it out thanks more pic's to follow

he is doin much better thanks again