Quite concerned your feedback is much appreciated
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:52 pm
Hi I've a 4yr old ringneck, he has been quite well and normal other then having a bold spot under its throat please see pic attached.
Recently our neighbours son took our bird to their friend who is a vet for his first full check up but he brought the bird back saying that the vet has suggested the reason he is picking his feathers from his neck is due to the fact that he has chewed or swallowed a foreign object and this is causing him a sore throat as the foriegn object has stuck in his digestive tract and hence thats why he is picking his feathers.
Im wondering if this can be the case? As he is eating normally and pooping normally and he is active.
He had this condition for over 6 weeks or so since he started moulting.
Though we can see some pin feathers developing under his neck.
I've seen him preening those feathers and overall body but haven't seen him picking or plucking them.
Looking forward to hearing your feedback, should I seek a second opinion as I don't want the poor bird to be placed under the stress of x-rays and treatment also vets are expensive. Thanks heaps
Recently our neighbours son took our bird to their friend who is a vet for his first full check up but he brought the bird back saying that the vet has suggested the reason he is picking his feathers from his neck is due to the fact that he has chewed or swallowed a foreign object and this is causing him a sore throat as the foriegn object has stuck in his digestive tract and hence thats why he is picking his feathers.
Im wondering if this can be the case? As he is eating normally and pooping normally and he is active.
He had this condition for over 6 weeks or so since he started moulting.
Though we can see some pin feathers developing under his neck.
I've seen him preening those feathers and overall body but haven't seen him picking or plucking them.
Looking forward to hearing your feedback, should I seek a second opinion as I don't want the poor bird to be placed under the stress of x-rays and treatment also vets are expensive. Thanks heaps