Hi, everyone. I need some advice. I have an acquaintance who owns a Senegal Parrot. He has had the bird, Charlie, for approximately 25 years.
According to the owner, Charlie used to ride around on his shoulder and spent most of his time out of the cage. That was until he got his dog, Wade. Wade is an unfixed female Yorkie mix. Wade didn't like Charlie, so from that day on, Charlie has been locked in his cage.
Also, according to the owner, Charlie eats whatever he, the owner, is eating. I asked if he ever gave Charlie fresh veggies and he said no. Bear in mind that the owner is quite " old school", but not in the good sense.
He really doesn't want to hear anything I have to say...not bcuz I couldn't know anything, but bcuz I am a female and a man can't take advice from a woman...you know what I mean.
Anyway, a few days ago he told me that Charlie was in a corner at the bottom of the cage. Not up on his high perch as usual. And that he was loosing feathers.
I supposed he was molting, but when I explained to him what molting was he seemed to know nothing about it. I said hasn't he done this all his life, a couple of times a year? He said he never noticed. Today, he tells me the bird is back on his perch. However, he states that the bird is itching like crazy and having a lot of dander. He says he tried spraying it with water but that doesn't seem to help. He will not entertain the idea of taking the bird to a vet.
I know it's not much to go on...but any suggestions? Thanks.
According to the owner, Charlie used to ride around on his shoulder and spent most of his time out of the cage. That was until he got his dog, Wade. Wade is an unfixed female Yorkie mix. Wade didn't like Charlie, so from that day on, Charlie has been locked in his cage.
Also, according to the owner, Charlie eats whatever he, the owner, is eating. I asked if he ever gave Charlie fresh veggies and he said no. Bear in mind that the owner is quite " old school", but not in the good sense.
He really doesn't want to hear anything I have to say...not bcuz I couldn't know anything, but bcuz I am a female and a man can't take advice from a woman...you know what I mean.
Anyway, a few days ago he told me that Charlie was in a corner at the bottom of the cage. Not up on his high perch as usual. And that he was loosing feathers.
I supposed he was molting, but when I explained to him what molting was he seemed to know nothing about it. I said hasn't he done this all his life, a couple of times a year? He said he never noticed. Today, he tells me the bird is back on his perch. However, he states that the bird is itching like crazy and having a lot of dander. He says he tried spraying it with water but that doesn't seem to help. He will not entertain the idea of taking the bird to a vet.
I know it's not much to go on...but any suggestions? Thanks.