Urgent Quaker parrot has odd line on beak/sneezing problem

[Justin Harper]

My bird, Zoey, developed a line down his beak back around the time of last Christmas. He also started occasionally sneezing around the same time the line started to appear. He does have discharge that wets the feathers around his left nostril which is on the same side as the black line. He is 22 years old. I hope it's not serious!

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I don't know about the line, but any time your bird has wet sneezes and a discharge you should take him to the vet. He could have a bacterial infection, and it's best if you catch it early.

 

[Hankmacaw]

He could have a blockage, or bacterial infection, or fungal infection and he definitely need to go to the vet.

 

[finchly]

. I hope it's not serious!

Let's not just 'hope.' Please, please take actions for your friend's sake.

 

[rocky'smom]

vet asap

 

[Justin Harper]

Thank you all so much. I'm taking him Monday and I'm going to keep an eye on him over the weekend. I really appreciate the feedback.

 

[Justin Harper]

This in the line I'm talking about. You can see the damp patch of feathers near his left nostril.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

He's cute! Is the line a groove? Glad you're taking him to the vet. Let us know how it goes please!

 

[Justin Harper]

Its not really a grove, its just there. I will keep this up to date if I can!

 

[Crazy4parrots]

Its not really a grove, its just there. I will keep this up to date if I can!

How did The vet went!?

 

[Justin Harper]

Haven't really gone yet. I forgot I had to call ahead and now i'm waiting to get in.

 

[rockybird]

Yes he needs to go to the vet. He could have an infection. Something may be interfering with the beak keratinization as it grows, leaving the groove, but that is just a guess. You dont want a sinus infection spreading to the brain. I would get him in as soon as possible.

 

[Justin Harper]

They prescribed antibiotics and anti inflammatory meds. Little guy hates the stuff and he's getting smart about it. He won't let me get him out of the cage without biting me.

 

[Justin Harper]

Other than that he's going back after 2 more weeks for a check up and blood work.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I hope the meds help! Maybe try having him come out of his cage just for treats a lot, at all times of the day, over and over. Also, this is a good time to work on any other training/bonding activities, so he will still think of you as his friend.