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Eclectus : Regurgitation
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From: MSN Nicknamehnaum  (Original Message)Sent: 11/8/2005 11:37 PM
I am trying to do some research on my birds regurgiation  and have not had much luck.  I thought I would try this message board, since it appears that it is a rather active group. 
 
I have a 9 year old solomon island eclectus - male.  He eats fairly well with a varied diet.  (He is a picky eater, but most birds are.  He speaks nd has a rather large vocabulary and will even speak in front of guests on occasion.) However, he loves to regurgiate.  It started with shiny objects.  I have since removed shiny objects.  Then he moved to potentially shiny objects.  Now, it doesn't matter what I do.  He will regurgiate on a piece of paper.  I can sometimes hear him in the other room having a party on his own.  He is not locked in a cage all day.  He has an entire room to himself with toys and food in different locations while I am at work.  When I am home he has free access to come out to the living room or go whereever I am.  Sometimes he prefers to stay in his room and regurgiate.  Luckliy, he must miss me because he will venture out to visit & talk with me but evntually he regurgiates in my presence. 
 
This must sound crazy to anyone reading but I don't know how else to explain it. 
 
Has anyone experienced this before?? Any advice??
 


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From: MSN Nicknameladybyrdbell1961Sent: 11/9/2005 12:19 AM
I've been told that this "experience" is one of the greatest compliments one can receive from a bird!  Yes, I have indeed experienced it.....more times then I can count.  I can honestly say that even though it causes me to gag at times, I do appreciate the gratification.
Crystal
 

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From: MSN Nicknameannieokie100Sent: 11/9/2005 12:35 AM
I agree with Lady. He is paying you the highest compliment because he loves you. Seems a little late to just now start this since he is way past his first hormonal season.
I have had several birds who did this and I move away from them immediately so they can settle down. We shouldn't encourage hormonal behavior but shouldn't be freaked out by it either.
Be glad he loves you.
BTW, this is not a weird subject at all for a bird board. Many people have concerns about this kind of behavior.
Annie

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From: MSN Nicknameannieokie100Sent: 11/9/2005 12:39 AM
I just re-read your message and realized that he is regurgitating even when alone. I would take him to an avian vet to be certain that he is completely healthy. It's always good to have them checked to be sure no disease is hiding in those little bodies.
Annie

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From: MSN NicknamedislaterSent: 11/9/2005 1:20 AM
I'm wondering if his weight has remaind consistant thru all this regurgitation.  To be on the safe side, I think a vet visit with a crop culture to rule out yeast or bacterial infection would be my first step.  di

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From: MSN NicknameScots101Sent: 11/9/2005 1:47 AM
I agree with Annie. the vet needs to take a look.......
Here is a site that explains a bit about the differences and what to be aware of.
A bird who does it all the time even when their fav person isn't around is unusual and should be checked out......... Too2
 

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