Diamond Dove Acting Very Strange!!! HELP!

[Mindfulsoul111]

Hello,
I am writing regarding a Diamond Dove of mine which is acting very strange. He sits on the bottom of the bird Avery and repeatedly twist its head around looking like he/she got knocked silly or may have some sort of illness. He does not fly just sits on the bottom of the cage twisting its head around. If anyone has had similar instance and knows what could be happening it would be great if you can share. Thank you much.

 

[backyard pigeons]

I have never kept doves.

@nchls school has, and he is a very knowledgeable source.

I hope he can help you more.

 

[nchls school]

How long has he been acting this way?
What other birds are in the aviary?
How big is the aviary?
Is there any physical damage?

From what you describe it does sound like he was knocked silly; possibly flying hard into the aviary sides or roof in fear.

It would be best to separate him from the other birds.

Look for other disease symptoms; stains on vent, drainage from nostril or eyes, thinness, and external parasites.

 

[Mindfulsoul111]

How long has he been acting this way?
What other birds are in the aviary?
How big is the aviary?
Is there any physical damage?

From what you describe it does sound like he was knocked silly; possibly flying hard into the aviary sides or roof in fear.

It would be best to separate him from the other birds.

Look for other disease symptoms; stains on vent, drainage from nostril or eyes, thinness, and external parasites.

He has been acting like this for about a week. Rainbow Finches and Diamond Doves are the only birds in aviery.the avery is 5x5x8. I don't think he has any physical damage, though he cannot fly.

 

[nchls school]

Not knowing exactly what is wrong, about the only thing you can do is try a broad spectrum antibiotic and hope for the best. Is his inability to fly because of weakness?

When I asked your problem to google this came up in response to someone else who described their diamond dove much like yours.

The site is justanswer.com bird veterinary


Bird Veterinarian: Dr. Michael Salkin
I'm sorry to hear of this with Lucy. You appear to be describing chronic and progressive paramyxovirus infection in doves. Regretfully, there's no treatment of value and she'll likely continue to deteriorate. West Nile virus and the equine encephalitides can look similar but aren't expected to become chronic, instead killing my patient quickly. A vascular accident (stroke) is another consideration and an important one in any bird behaving as Lucy. Please respond with further questions or concerns if you wish.
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[biophiliac]

Not knowing exactly what is wrong, about the only thing you can do is try a broad spectrum antibiotic and hope for the best. Is his inability to fly because of weakness?

When I asked your problem to google this came up in response to someone else who described their diamond dove much like yours.

The site is justanswer.com bird veterinary


Bird Veterinarian: Dr. Michael Salkin
I'm sorry to hear of this with Lucy. You appear to be describing chronic and progressive paramyxovirus infection in doves. Regretfully, there's no treatment of value and she'll likely continue to deteriorate. West Nile virus and the equine encephalitides can look similar but aren't expected to become chronic, instead killing my patient quickly. A vascular accident (stroke) is another consideration and an important one in any bird behaving as Lucy. Please respond with further questions or concerns if you wish.
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PMV , Paramyxovirus is what came to mind when I read the description. It is commonly seen in pigeons. I have no experience with Diamond doves but I would suspect they are susceptible.