Urgent My bird has a Chia seed in it's nose HELP!

[MaxieTheBirdie]

I Won't Than I Just Don't Know What To Do...
I'm on hold with Tanasbourne Emergency Vet

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

I Won't Do A Nasal Flush.
I'm Quite Upset.
this is my first bird and it was all my fault i over filled his food bowl.

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

Is he going through pain?

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

Is it a possibly hat it will go through his nostrils and into his mouth?

 

[saroj12]

What is he doing right now? Offer him a treat and see if he feels well enough to enjoy it.

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

No he's normal he's acting fine he is his normal happy self.
he's eating treats and food!
ill send a video in a second.
You guys are making me feel way better about this thanks.

 

[saroj12]

Then take him to your regular vet tomorrow. Glad he’s not bothered by the seed

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

Yeah Me Too!

 

[Shezbug]

I would try what Macawnutz and a few of the others suggested.....very gently sucking it out.

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

I Tried...

 

[enigma731]

This is not an emergency, guys. Particularly if he's not acting distressed. I would take some deep breaths and stop messing with him for now. You're at more risk of hurting him if you try to intervene while you're panicking. If it doesn't come out on its own by tomorrow, just go to your regular vet when you can.

 

[Shezbug]

Stay calm then and wait for the vet appointment. I believe there was one bird who had the seed stuck for a day or two till it came out. It does not sound like your bird is in pain and if the seed is small enough to move around in the nostril then I would not think it would be hurting at this point.

 

[enigma731]

Stay calm then and wait for the vet appointment. I believe there was one bird who had the seed stuck for a day or two till it came out. It does not sound like your bird is in pain and if the seed is small enough to move around in the nostril then I would not think it would be hurting at this point.

My tiels get stuff in their nares all the time (they're just talented, I guess). I'm trained to do nasal flushes but I almost never have to because they're able to get the junk out on their own after a few hours.

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

My tiels get stuff in their nares all the time (they're just talented, I guess). I'm trained to do nasal flushes but I almost never have to because they're able to get the junk out on their own after a few hours.

Can i borrow for like 3 hours lol!
can you explain how i could do a nasal maybe that's what i can do...

 

[enigma731]

Can i borrow for like 3 hours lol!
can you explain how i could do a nasal maybe that's what i can do...

I'm sorry but no. It's not safe for you to try it at home, particularly considering that you don't have a ton of experience with bird medical stuff. Please take my advice that your bird will be better off if you stop trying to intervene for right now.

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

Alright thou shall not Nasal Flush For Thou Bird. lol.

 

[rocky'smom]

Calm down, the more you stress out, the more he is going to freak out. Let him sit quietly, watch from a distance. Sweet Pea has had seeds in her nose, if you let them be, some times they will pick it out, with a talon on their own. If it's still there in AM, then beat feet for the vet.

 

[Birdbabe]

I think I remember reading aboit someone sucking something out of their bird's nostril with their mouth. Was that @Birdbabe?

If you do do that, be very careful not to get saliva in your bird's mouth

That was me, give a big sucking kiss on that nostril, it should come out. If it dosent after a couple sucking kisses, then let a vet do it.

 

[MaxieTheBirdie]

Wont That Collapse Their Lungs?

 

[saroj12]

Wont That Collapse Their Lungs?

if you are gently suctioning it shouldn't. leave her be though.