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Post by Jean on Dec 10, 2009 10:49:51 GMT -5
Ok, so here is my question...I have a male breeder cockatiel. I got him with his mate and he was never handled much. We have now separated the pair since we no longer intend to breed them(she's a plucker and they throw lutinos with the bald spot)...We have never really messed with them, but my daughter is trying to work with the male. When he gets upset with her, he vomits on or at her. Is this a sign of illness? His stool is absolutely good in consistency and color, he eats, drinks, and only vomits when he is brought out of the cage, and only while she first tries to bring him out.
Jean
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Post by cherylrowland on Dec 10, 2009 16:06:01 GMT -5
Jean, Neither Sandy Warren or I have ever experienced this problem, but Sandy recommended that you contact Lisa Rose, the Behaviorist in a group she belongs to at www.parrotposse.com. |
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Post by deberrydogs on Dec 10, 2009 19:16:11 GMT -5
Thank you, I will...
Jean
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Post by White Wolf on Dec 12, 2009 18:43:59 GMT -5
Jean it sounds to me like he loves your daughter! Sometimes [although not always] a male will regurgitate food for a baby or mate, when they are showing their affectioon. I would still suggest having him checked by the vet to be sure, but in my opinion this is what is going on, good luck and again welcome, Ruth
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Post by deberrydogs on Dec 13, 2009 7:25:10 GMT -5
Hello again, and thank you for the answers...I was just surfing some sites and found a similar response...it was on a website called cockatiel cottage...I have cut and pasted it below...
"Vomiting and Regurgitation in adult birds can be a sign of illness or normal avian affection. There is also a difference between regurgitation and vomiting. Regurgitation is the expulsion of undigested food from the mouth, esophagus or crop. Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of partially digested material from the stomach. When vomiting, a bird usually shakes his/her head back and forth. When regurgitating, a bird will make more of a neck pumping motion. Parrots will often regurgitate on their human mates if they are closely bonded. This is normal and this is how mates feed each other in the wild. Some pet birds in captivity will feed each other this way as well, especially when breeding. Sometimes vomiting and regurgitation are not noticeable because the bird shakes his/her head back and forth. Get into the habit of visually examining your bird closely each day. Suspect vomiting if facial feathers look sticky with specks of food. "
After I talked to Kate about the vomit, I now believe it is regurgitation...She says it is water with seed in it....so I am relieved...I will still have him checked by a vet tho...Thanks so much again for the info!
Jean
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Post by cherylrowland on Dec 13, 2009 20:56:26 GMT -5
Jean,
I'm glad you are still going to follow through with seeing an avian vet. By the way, what is the name of this cockatiel?
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