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Expert: - 12/30/2006


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we have a great family conure, very loving, she/ he was born on april 1 2006. I noticed when petting her lower belly, she has two semtrical rose torn shapes that protrude from her belly. I haven't noticed them before, and they don't seem to bother her to touch. but i am unfamilar with them. I asked our pet store and searched internet with no answers yet. do you have any, maybe i should head to the vets. she is very health and happy, =eating and playing daily. any help would be apprciated thanks debbie

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Hi, Debbie.  Thanks for posting!

I have no idea what you are describing ("rose torn shapes?").  She shouldn't have any type of anything protruding from her belly.  I think a trip to the birdie vet might be in order here in order to determine what's going on, unless you can send me a picture or further describe these areas.

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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