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quaker beak problem?

Postby xXMissEuphoriaXx » Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:42 pm

my quaker always give me kisses but since a few days ago i noticed that her "breath" or beak stinks ...any help?
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Re: quaker beak problem?

Postby Kim S » Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:10 pm

I know that babies who are handfed can have a sour smell if theres something wrong with their crops. I take it that adults can have the same problem?

Do you see any difference in his poops? Does he have a change in diet?

Maybe its a good thing to go to a vet if you think theres something wrong.
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Re: quaker beak problem?

Postby el-parrot » Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:14 pm

Kim S wrote:I know that babies who are handfed can have a sour smell if theres something wrong with their crops. I take it that adults can have the same problem?

Do you see any difference in his poops? Does he have a change in diet?

Maybe its a good thing to go to a vet if you think theres something wrong.


could also be an infection.. I too would suggest to visit a bird vet.
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Re: quaker beak problem?

Postby birdvet » Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:20 pm

Kim S wrote:I know that babies who are handfed can have a sour smell if theres something wrong with their crops. I take it that adults can have the same problem?

Do you see any difference in his poops? Does he have a change in diet?

Maybe its a good thing to go to a vet if you think theres something wrong.


Totally correct, adults too can suffer from slow crops that become sour if they are sick, especially gastrointestinal disease.

I second/third the advice you've been given. A vet check with a good physical exam and emphasis on a crop wash, crop smear, faecal wet prep and faecal smear are imperative.

Good luck :senegal:
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