Last night i was trying to get into my condo that i 've noticed a white bird (smaller than a parrot) sitting outside my door. Was raining and i took the bird inside. It's a domestic bird (comes to hand,etc.), howerver, he scratches himself a lot and it's got some redness on the head and around the neck. It also sheds a lot.
Since i don't know where the bird is coming from, i am a little afraid that he might carry the birdflue virus.
Is that possible? Am i a little too worried? Any idea how i can make sure the bird is not sick, until i find his owner?
thanks.
2006-12-10 13:09:16 · 3 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
He may have a skin irritation. My best guess is for you to take him to the vet. It may be something serious but its probaly not.
2006-12-10 13:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by tjdlahatte 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its probably not the avian flu but you still should call and report it to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 1-800-232-4636 or the health department. If you have a N-95 mask I would put that on and wash your hands after handling the bird.
2006-12-10 13:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by emo ja 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bird just has an allergy,
U may want to wipe the bird's feather down in aloe vera gel, warm the gel up
This will make it more healthier.
Looks like God sent u a special friend, forget the owners if no tag is on the bird unless there is a missin bird reward out there.
2006-12-10 13:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋