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I just adopted a parrot and he has a very sour odor. Any ...

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I just adopted a parrot and he has a very sour odor. Any suggestions?

 

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Age: 11; Breed: yellow wing amazon

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April 5 2006 at 8:02 AM (7 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
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Hi there! What breed? Do you know the age of the parrot?

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April 5 2006 at 8:04 AM (2 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
Reply to V Matthews's Post: He is 11 years old.
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April 5 2006 at 8:11 AM (6 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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Thanks for the reply, sorry I missed the age and breed the first time around.

Is this odor coming from his mouth or is it a general smell ie on him as a whole?

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April 5 2006 at 8:12 AM (1 minute and 20 seconds later)
         
Reply to V Matthews's Post: It's just HIM! The whole area where his cage is has the same sour odor.

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April 5 2006 at 10:12 AM (1 hour and 59 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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Has he been to the vet in the last year? This could defiantly be a sign of infection and should be checked out by a vet especially if he develops any other signs of infection. Birds often do not diplay signs of illness as it is their natural instinct to act normal so they are not preyed upon in the wild.

On the other hand, if you are sure he does not have any illnesses going on you can try using a grooming spray. I suggest using a non-chemical spray such as this one.

You can also clean the cage and surrounding area w/ a water and vinegar solution (3 parts water 1 part vinegar) to help eliminate odors.

I hope this helps! Best of luck to you and your new friend!



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