13/07/2024
See the fluids coming out of Jako's nose? That can't be good, right?! 😱
Parrots often present to me with sneezing and discharge from the nostrils. Often, an infection is the cause.
However, in about 50% of the time, this is not due to illness. A lot of parrots were built for high humidity environments (aka rainforest), and our houses are just too dry. Sometimes also too cold.
In Jako's case, this happens when he does not want to shower for more than a week. 👉 Swipe to see the solution to his runny nose: a shower!
Other ways to improve air humidity are:
🦜 Dry your laundry in the same room
🦜 Spray your bird (or its surroundings) daily
🦜 Put a bowl of water next to the cage to evaporate
🦜 Provide a bath
🦜 Use a humidifying machine
NOTE: Do get your bird checked out if this is the first time he/she is showing symptoms. Ask for a nose flush + cytology. If the symptoms do not relieve 24hours after improving humidity, also seek professional help.
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