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i found a lorikeet that has a bleeding nose and im not to sure how to treat this problem
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Hi, Sam.  Thanks for posting!

Depends on what is causing the problem!  Lories don't have much blood in their entire bodies...how bad is this bleeding?  A bleeding nose in a parrot is usually a serious situation, as I have rarely seen this in over 17 years of caring for hundreds of parrots.  Usually, a nose bleed is the result of some type of fall, which has resulted in an internal injury.  You might need to take this bird to an avian veterinarian or emergency animal hospital ASAP, depending on whether the nose is still bleeding and the condition of the bird.  Do you have any idea what caused the bleeding?

Chrysthe lorikeets fine this morning well alert and i think its still a baby as its beek is still a odd colour .yes i think it flew into the doors .

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Hi again, Sam.

If it flew into a window or a door, that could cause a nose bleed.  The bird is lucky, as I've seen birds do this and break their necks as soon as they hit.  Keep an eye on the bird as it could have injured itself internally.

Lorikeet are nice birds.  I have 3 red lories...very beautiful birds.  They make good pet birds.  They eat fruit, pollen, nectar, fruit juice, like hummingbirds.  I also feed mine cooked brown rice and veggies, etc.

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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