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Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS
Posted by Pete on 3/14/12

On 3/14/12, GreyLady wrote:
> On 3/13/12, Pete wrote:
>> I have had Congo African Grey Parrots and a Sun Conure
>> for years with very few problems concerning smells. I got
>> a young B+G Macaw about six months ago and it seems to
>> give off a smell from both his body and droppings. I give
>> all of my Parrots a deep soaking shower in the tub twice a
>> week, but the Macaw still gives off the smells. Does
>> anyone know what I can do to get rid of the smells? THANKS
>
> Did you have the bird vetted? If it has not seen a vet, I'd
> suggest, at the very least, have the vet test the
droppings.
> There are too many possibilities for anyone to make a guess
> but assuming it's a strong and/or disagreeable odor, it
needs
> to be checked out right away.


Pedro was checked by a Vet about 5 mos ago and found to be
in good health. the odors came into play since then. I was
asking about something that might clear up the odor problem
and a local source told me that Yogurt can help in some
species? I am going to get some yogurt, both Greek and regular
today and see if it helps? Any other ideas?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/13/12, by Pete.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/14/12, by GreyLady.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/14/12, by Pete.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/20/12, by GrayLady.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/20/12, by Pete.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/20/12, by Lunch Lady.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/20/12, by GreyLady.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/21/12, by Lori.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/21/12, by Pete.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/22/12, by Jim.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 3/24/12, by Pete.
• Re: BLUE + GOLD MACAW SMELLS, 4/07/13, by bird lover.