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Expert: Marie Charon - 10/8/2009


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Hello
this morning i noticed that one of my birds had a puffy chest ...it looked like her crop was over full of seed food...but i saw that all the seeds were thrown under the grate of the cage...is this normal.... HELP

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Alma,

I'd try removing the access food from the cage temporarily. Watch and see if your birds crop empties out into the stomach like it is supposed to do.

If it does not, your bird has likely run into "sour crop." Sour crop is basically where the food spoils in the crop and then an infection sets in. Although their are other issues that can cause problems with the birds crop, this is, in my experience, the most common.
If your birds crop doesn't empty out in a short amount of time, or you notice other symptoms in her she needs to see a vet asap.

Blessings,
-m

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Marie Charon

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Questions I can answer 1. rehabilitating an abused or troubled pet bird, behavioral issue's, cage and cage care, feeding questions, , most general questions, providing quality care for your bird, and guide you in taming your bird.

Experience

I run a not-for-profit exotic bird rescue, and an animal daycare/boarding service. I also have experience in resolving common behavioral issues such as biting, screaming, feather plucking, aggression, jealousy, anxiety issues, and cage bound birds.

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NCA Member

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I have a B.S in Communications and Technical Writing.

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Dean's List & H.S Society.

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Along with Feathered Friends Rescue, I also run Ann Arbor Pet services. This service provides dog daycare, I also provide boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals. I offer equine services, and exotic bird rehabilitation.

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