hes been having the cold for two days now
2006-10-04 17:57:50 · 12 answers · asked by punkymunky 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
It really does depend on what exactly is wrong with your bird. It may be a cold, but it might also be a number of other things. An avian vet would be able to tell for sure. This is always a safe bet as the vet can also prescribe medication that could drastically help.
As far as things you can do on your own:
Keep it away from any other birds.
Keep it warm – place it under a heat lamp on low or place the cage on top of a heating pad also on low.
Try to keep it in a quiet, stress-free environment.
If not giving it any other medications, you can try giving it some Echinacea and garlic tablets – the same as you would find in any drug store. It’s difficult to overdose with either of these but about 500mg is the standard size tablet. For Echinacea I sprinkle one on their food. For garlic, I buy the smallest capsule (liquid gel cap only) and place it on their tongue/back of mouth while holding their beak open; I do this twice a day.
A safe point to stop the Echinacea treatment is after 1 week. Any longer than that and you risk other health problems.
2006-10-04 19:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vet is the ONLY thing to do!!! DO not try and self medicate a bird, especially with colds!! Birds can hide illness for days. Best to take it in NOW.
2006-10-05 00:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by mgh1214 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 10:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your bird to an avian vet, if your bird is showing signs of being sick you need professional help. Keep him warm and make an appointment quickly!
2006-10-04 18:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by soda pop 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give him a cracker. Take him to the vet. Give him a cracker if he'll go to the vet.
2006-10-04 18:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kraz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet.
2006-10-04 18:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take him 2 the doctor asap
2006-10-05 08:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take him to the vet to make sure everythings ok
2006-10-05 10:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by hot_temptrist420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
animals don't get colds like humans, they get respiratory
infections and these are very serious, get your bird to the
vet asap
2006-10-04 19:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a drop of whiskey and water each day plus warmth,i am serious.
2006-10-04 18:34:29 · answer #10 · answered by barrie s 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋