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African Grey sneezing — when should I worry?

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WingItWanda
WingItWandaOPJul 27, 2026
112 posts · since Jul 2026

My African grey has been sneezing a few times a day for the past week. No discharge, still eating and playing normally. Could it be the dry winter air from heating? Or should I book a vet visit?

PionusPete
PionusPeteJul 27, 2026
34 posts · since Jul 2026

I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my African grey, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.

LiamWings
LiamWingsJul 27, 2026
86 posts · since Jul 2026

I respectfully disagree. I think it depends heavily on the individual bird. My Jade is the total opposite.

Feathers_and_Coffee
119 posts · since Jul 2026

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My African grey actually...

GTA_BirdDad
GTA_BirdDadJul 27, 2026
117 posts · since Jul 2026

Oh my bird did this for about about a month and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.

ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZJul 27, 2026
143 posts · since Jul 2026

Reading this hit home. My African grey went through the same phase around the same age. What helped us was playing music during the day — my bird loves calm acoustic guitar. Also just accepting that birds are gonna bird, you know?

FeatheredFriend_ON
FeatheredFriend_ONJul 27, 2026
28 posts · since Jul 2026

My vet in Guelph suggested switching to stainless steel water bowls and changing water twice daily and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

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