My Honorary Son's Love Bird Had A Stroke

[OneEyedDiva]

Honorary Son #3 has two love birds which he keeps in separate cages, but the cages are right next to each other. He's had Birdie for 14 or 15 years. About 3 months ago, she had a stroke. Every time I go over for his Saturday broadcast, I go speak to the birds, but didn't notice the following until two weeks ago. I was looking at Birdie and her little head was turned sideways. I asked HS#3 was that normal for her to keep her head that way for so long. He said "Remember I told you three months ago that she had a stroke?" I swear I don't remember him telling me that. He said she had even started flying sideways. He doesn't let them out when I'm there.

I never thought about the possibility that birds could have that kind of health issue. The vet told him just to watch her and luckily didn't recommend anything radical. As of a week ago, her head is returning to its normal position and activity wise, she's getting back to normal. Have you ever heard of birds having strokes?

 

[robin416]

Most birds we deal with don't live as long as parrots. So, seeing a stroke in them is pretty slim.

I don't see it not being a possibility. They can experience many of the same diseases we do. The concern is why did she have the stroke? And is there a high chance of her suffering another?

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I agree. When I was younger I had some finches but didn’t have them long enough to have such health issues. Parrots live a long time. I hope he figures out what’s going on with it or takes it back in to see the vet.