Birds--General/African Grey

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Expert: - 11/25/2007


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our bird is having seizures mostly on the left side. Is it possible for her to have a stroke? Is it normal for them to regregitate? COuld lay an egg? We are very nevous and it is late so the vets is closed

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Hi, Jessica,

Yes, it is possible for your bird to have had a stroke.  It is not normal for them to regurgitate UNLESS they have a mate and are pair-bonded with this mate (regurgitation is a sign of affection to the mate) or are regurgitating to the human they are bonded to (also a sign of affection to the human).  Any other regurgitation is usually a sign that something is wrong.  Yes, a single female can lay infertile eggs.  

You need to get this bird to a certified avian vet (not a cat/dog vet) ASAP or an emergency animal clinic (if the vets there have avian knowledge).  Seizures indicate something is very wrong.

Chrys

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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