I am probably overly cautious about Paco's health. Our Vet thinks that he is about 30-40 yrs old, judging by his band, and an import. He also has a couple of those fatty lumps and eye problems. The fatty lumps don't usually cause any problems and the eye problem is just a battle.
Paco came to us cage bound. He is doing so good and trusts me so much now. Well, he is also very itchy and puts out a ton of dander. I was misting him but he never likes it and I didn't push it because I didn't want to compromise his trust. So tonight I decided it was time for Paco to try his first bath.
He did pretty good. I started out holding him close to me but not tight. So he could move if he wanted to but if he tried to get away he wouldn't fall and hurt himself on the hard tub. He can't fly anymore. As our vet explained, since he was stuck in a small cage for so many years and he didn't use the muscles they are pretty much gone
. Anyway, then I put him on the shower floor and he almost went to sleep just sitting there letting the mist hit him. Question number one, is that normal for them to just about fall asleep. Do they do that during rain in the wild? As soon as I picked him up he snapped out of it and was fine.
So then I was helping him dry off. I am probably too sensitive and usually want to freak out and run to the vet every time I think something is weird. Under both of his wings is, I wouldn't call it a lump or bump, maybe slightly raised softer spot. Is this just a normal part of bird anatomy since its on both sides? I have posted a terrible pic, I hope it helps.
Oh, He is a Blue Front Amazon and he seems to be acting normal. Right now he is sleeping with his beak resting on my cheek while I type this.
Thank you soooooooo much!! you guys are always so great, I'm sure I will get some great help!!
Paco came to us cage bound. He is doing so good and trusts me so much now. Well, he is also very itchy and puts out a ton of dander. I was misting him but he never likes it and I didn't push it because I didn't want to compromise his trust. So tonight I decided it was time for Paco to try his first bath.
He did pretty good. I started out holding him close to me but not tight. So he could move if he wanted to but if he tried to get away he wouldn't fall and hurt himself on the hard tub. He can't fly anymore. As our vet explained, since he was stuck in a small cage for so many years and he didn't use the muscles they are pretty much gone
. Anyway, then I put him on the shower floor and he almost went to sleep just sitting there letting the mist hit him. Question number one, is that normal for them to just about fall asleep. Do they do that during rain in the wild? As soon as I picked him up he snapped out of it and was fine.So then I was helping him dry off. I am probably too sensitive and usually want to freak out and run to the vet every time I think something is weird. Under both of his wings is, I wouldn't call it a lump or bump, maybe slightly raised softer spot. Is this just a normal part of bird anatomy since its on both sides? I have posted a terrible pic, I hope it helps.
Oh, He is a Blue Front Amazon and he seems to be acting normal. Right now he is sleeping with his beak resting on my cheek while I type this.
Thank you soooooooo much!! you guys are always so great, I'm sure I will get some great help!!
I'm so glad it was something so simple! lol I usually look for cemetery if I find something. If its on the other side too usually its suppose to be there. lol I was just so concerned because of his lump history. Since he hasn't had great food or the best environment and he is older I worry so much about him when I probably shouldn't. When we got him he was in an metal shed outside in the middle of winter and he was being fed sunflower seeds, another smaller black seed, and peanuts! More than likely the cause of these fatty lumps. 
