Grey upchucking

Question
Have had no previous issues with my "Danny" an African Grey, but she started vomiting some (a couple) cashews and later a small piece of apple. Behavior has not changed. Cage is clean and water changed twice a day with a drop of "vita-sol" supplement which are  vitamins for birds.
I've had her two years she showed up with more than half her body bare of feathers and has since gain back most although some of the feathers are immature and not fully in, fluffy.
How concerned should I be? What do you recommend for the vomiting?
Thank you for your concern and advice.

Answer
-- She's not vomiting.  What you're describing is 'regurgitating'.  

First things first:  STOP using stuff in her water.  Please, everyone reading this, if you own a bird or know anyone with a bird, STOP STOP STOP with the pet store and internet products that poison the bird's water.   We are finding more and more birds dead from either dehydration because they refuse to drink enough of what they perceive as fouled water; or actually poisoned by these products.

There are virtually NO 'truth in advertising' laws when it comes to pets.   They can claim a product will turn your budgie into a buffalo; they can be responsible for thousands of deaths (and they ARE) and if an owner has enough money to sue them, most of the time all they'll 'win' is replacement cost of the pet.   Like it's a damaged or broken light fixture.

Also - these products, at their most innocent, simply do NOT work.  

Probably the worst product out there for birds is the 'mite' preventer or sprays.   An indoor bird in clean conditions will almost NEVER have mites.   If they do, there is only ONE treatment  and that's a professional, prescription injection.   Not something ON the bird.

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OK, now moving on:   Regurgitation is often done when a bird is trying to convince you they 'love' you and can provide for you as their mate.   It may also be done to display that they know you're the leader.

Sometimes we'll see regurgitation in a bird with a crop infection or something wrong in the mouth.

 Since this is a Grey and has a lifespan into their 60-70's, twice a year check ups are absolutely required in order to be a good owner.

The cost for a well bird visit in my area is about $40.   Let's just say that you spend $100 a year for 'well bird visits'.  That amounts to about .27 cents a day.   When you look at this highly intelligent, very personable and unconditionally loving bird, don't you think she's worth it?

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Go here to make sure you're feeding right and taking advantage of options that will keep her healthy and happy right out of your own fridge and farmers market


Good luck!