How to care for my 5-month African Grey with no bird vet nearby?

Unfortunately, there are no OTC medications that can safely be given to Little Gray. His symptoms may indicate a respiratory infection which will need antibiotics. These are by prescription only. See your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian for an exam and definitive diagnosis. In the meantime, keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the vet. You can supplement fluids with unflavored PediaLyte to treat or prevent minor dehydration.

He sounds like a depressed parrot. you need to let him out of the cage every day, you need to put his cage in the living room, ideally close to a window view. you need to start feeding him a decent diet (no more seeds, only as treats, he needs to eat parrot pellets and fruits mainly). once you start doing all these things he will hopefully get much better.

An exam with your veterinarian or an experience avian vet would be recommended. The combination of symptoms may indicate developing respiratory infection, aspiration pneumonia or other infection. At the very least, Kito will get a clean bill of health and you will get peace of mind.

Without knowing if Jack is showing other symptoms of illness, it is hard to tell what is going on. Listless behavior, low energy, sleeping all the time and not eating or drinking as much are all very vague symptoms of illness and should be checked out by a vet to find the underlying causes. Infections, illness, injuries, parasites, nutritional issues, etc can all be possible causes. Keeping him warm and quiet, as well as providing easy access to food and water may help. If he is in a very loud or high-stress area, moving him somewhere quieter may also help him to relax and feel better, however if he continues to act unwell or doesn't perk back up, a vet exam is best.

Thanks for reaching out about Jock. A loose stool needs to be differentiated between polyuria (increased urine) and diarrhea. Older parrots are prone to kidney and liver disease that can result in increased water consumption, therefore more urine. A veterinary visit is highly recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Diet needs to be reviewed to include a wide variety of nutrients and minimal (or no) seed. Vitamin A deficiencies can lead to renal tubule problems. There is no at-home remedy that can be recommended without knowing the cause. Good luck.

The most important thing is the diet, you should feed him bird pellets rather than seed mix, which is very bad for his health. make sure you clean the cage every day and change the water every day as well. keep him away from extreme temperature, they are mostly sensitive to cold.

That bird does look a little stressed out, but it is also very young looking and as if it doesn't have all its feathers yet. If the baby is acting ill, is always sleepy or listless instead of interested, or isn't eating and drinking, I would be concerned. The baby is also very young looking, and may require additional care and hand-feeding still as it grows. If you are not 100% on getting the bird, or you are concerned with its health and well-being, it is always best to bring this up with the store/seller and ask for any medical or health records. It is always best to get any new pets from a reputable breeder that is willing to share all documentation on the per's care.