corky
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Post by corky on Feb 14, 2018 13:32:27 GMT -7
Hi guys, I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I have a 15 year old African Grey called Corky who I've had since she was 3. Over the last week or so she's started making some unusual (for her) sounds especially when eating. I wondered if anyone else had experienced similar sounds, whether it's just noise she's picked up, or whether it could be something to worry about.
I have filmed her on my phone so quality isn't great you might need to turn volume up to hear it.
Thanks for any thoughts.
James
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Post by Haz on Feb 14, 2018 17:26:45 GMT -7
I have never heard that sound before. It is possible that she is imitating a sound she heard. However, what does concern me is that she is eating a peanut in the shell. We advise people not to feed their birds peanuts in the shell because it puts the shell right under the bird's nares and peanut shells can be a source of mould spores which can cause Aspergillosis if the mould is inhaled.
Haz
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Post by corky on Feb 15, 2018 2:05:39 GMT -7
I have never heard that sound before. It is possible that she is imitating a sound she heard. However, what does concern me is that she is eating a peanut in the shell. We advise people not to feed their birds peanuts in the shell because it puts the shell right under the bird's nares and peanut shells can be a source of mould spores which can cause Aspergillosis if the mould is inhaled. Haz Hi Haz, Thank you for your reply, I did not know this? Is it still the case if you buy human-grade monkey nuts as that's the sort I buy (from the food section in supermarket not from a petshop? I also wonder if buying them roasted would remove the spores? Corky loves nothing more than cracking open monkey nuts so it'd be sad for that to have to stop but I thank you for the information. With the noise predominantly happening when eating I was concerned she may be in discomfort, does it come across that way to anyone? Thanks again, James |
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Post by Jane on Feb 16, 2018 2:07:25 GMT -7
Hello and welcome to the forum.
The risk is reduced but not totally eliminated.
It doesn't sound as if she is in discomfort but it is interesting that she is making the sounds at the same time as eating, I am not sure how she is able to do that.
Jane
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