I bought this budgerigar last week all seems fine but didnt realise that she was in this condition.

 

I am really uncertain of what to do because she has now paired up with the cok bird in the breeding cage that they are in.

 

She seems to be breathing a little heavy and her droppings are greeny and whitish in colour. Is there anything that may help her and are there any treatments that i could buy to put in the water or food??

 

Regards John

Hi John,

 

First thing tomorrow, best get her to an avian vet. Here's a listing on the Vetafarm web site in NSW.

 

http://www.vetafarm.com.au/avian_vets.asp?state=nsw

 

It could be an anything - a respiratory infection or who knows what.

 

Best of luck - Turbs.

 

I bought this budgerigar last week all seems fine but didnt realise that she was in this condition.

 

I am really uncertain of what to do because she has now paired up with the cok bird in the breeding cage that they are in.

 

She seems to be breathing a little heavy and her droppings are greeny and whitish in colour. Is there anything that may help her and are there any treatments that i could buy to put in the water or food??

 

Regards John

There is a good chance you will lose her if she goes through the stress of egg laying in this condition. She should be quarantined and not paired until she is in good condition.

 

Feathers.

It is okay to take a hen to the vet while set up in the breeders cage. I panicked when I needed to take a laying hen to mine and asked here but all went smoothly and after the trip she settled easily back to her nest and successfully laid the next egg that afternoon.

 

It is better to get her check now and fine out it is nothing rather than putting her through the added stress of laying and possibly raising a family while ill.

 

If no eggs have appeared and the two have not bonded fully you can easily pull them out of the cage. Although I would leave them separate from the rest of the flock in case what she has is infectious.

Is it possible she is already in the process of laying an egg ? Or eggbound ? Prior to you getting this bird she may have been with another cock bird and is ready to lay. What do you think ? Is there a chance ? Have you looked to see if she has a lump near her vent to indicate an egg ?

If not, definitely see a vet. If eggbound, most assuredly see a vet.

okay i have only had her for a week and didnt realise that she had this condition when i bought her.

 

She had paired up with the male during the week and he is now feeding her but she still seems to be breathing a little heavy and her poo is green

 

is there any medication that may fix her or will i be better off going to the vet cause i really cant afford vet fees at the moment

She doesn't sound well at all and should see a vet as soon as possible. Good Luck to you both! :greenb:

I know how hard it is to afford vet bills - I'd take them anyway and explain that you are in a bit of a bind financially at the moment. The vet may reduce his fees or let you pay it off.

 

The male may have been feeding her because she is sick. Are you able to quarantine her in case she passes on disease to your male?

 

 

Feathers.

yeah i have another cage wich i can put her in

 

Anyone have any idea on what i could give her is there any broad spectrum medication or am i only able to get medication through a vet.

Nothing that I am aware of Most bird medications are pretty specific to the condition. Sorry I can't offer any other help.

 

Feathers.

You really should never medicate a bird unless you know what is actually wrong with the bird. Just like in people it could be more harmful then helpful plus they will weigh your bird to ensure you receive the correct dosage. Has she seen the vet yet?

This morning when i went to have a look at her i found that she was jumping around and the male was feeding her she was also going into the nest box aswell and she looks very very active andd she is chirping alot so i think she is alot better now thank god

That's good to hear.

Take my advice and take her to the Vet even if she looks fine.

 

I have a girl budgie who looked fine but she had hot feet. I took her to the Vet for her annual check-up (her first) and it turned out she had a Pasturella bacteria in her system and was quite sick. She masked the fact that she was sick. The vet said if I had left it she would have died.

 

I had to give her drops, twice a day for 10 days and that was the worst thing I've ever done to her. She's over it now. Thank goodness. I didn't care how much it cost to make her well. I bought her and I'm responsible for her well being.

Its not that i dont want to take her to the vet. It is that i cannot afford to take her to the vet. :grbud:

 

I am struggling as it is let alone vet fees so it isnt easy.

I'm sorry to hear about your situation Buff Spangle and understand that it must be difficult and somewhat if a different dilemma. But you really do need to get your bird to a vet. I'm not meaning to be unkind, but this is one responsibly of all pet owners and I'm afraid this is a very strong opinion which I hold. Remember that cash flow is a point in time thing - there are always points in times in everyone's lives where money is better or worse, so it's really all about finding a solution at this point in time.

 

Personally, I would talk to the vet on the phone before you go and explain your situation. Say that you've recently had a lot of bills and are having short term cash flow issues. Most vets are nice people - they value animals, so they may either offer you a payment plan or alternatively some other arrangement. If nothing exists, try something creative - eg. offer to clean their surgery or do some work for them. Can you offer them something (eg. a trade etc.)??? As an alternative, get a very small loan from one of those fast cash places. It won't cost that much.

 

Birds will severe bacterial infections will usually die without treatment. Feathers is spot on with her advice. I wish there was something we could say to help you, but unfortunately many of the off-the-shelf antibiotics in pet shops aren't the same medicinal value as prescription medications that you would otherwise get from a vet.

 

Apart from that, is it egg binding? Is it a respiratory infection (latter sounds likely with the green droppings)? Without a proper diagnosis it is difficult to say. It's too hit and miss. Birds do disguise illness, so what looks a recovery is doubtful. Unfortunately seen this too many times before.

 

Best of luck with your decision and the recovery of your bird.

 

Turbs.

excellent advice Turbs and I do hope you follow the advice as budgies are fragile and you may be lucky and she may really be okay but if she is not that will be something you may have to struggle with "I could have done something".

well she is looking heaps better now the dropping are black and white and she is eating well and now even going into the nest box

 

so everything is looking all good but she is still breathing a little heavy so i will have to moniter her

 

see what happens

Just wondering how she is doing.

Its not that i dont want to take her to the vet. It is that i cannot afford to take her to the vet.

 

I am struggling as it is let alone vet fees so it isnt easy.

 

Have only just seen this post but I must say how much it annoys me (and no doubt others too) when anyone says they can't afford the vet. I don't usually comment on things like this but I just cannot believe people will have animals and deny them treatment from the vet. The quote "If you can't afford the vet you can't afford the pet" comes to mind and is SO true. I just wish people would consider what it takes to keep ANY animal and that one will usually have to visit a vet at least once and that they don't give their services free! Pity animals aren't considered more as far as I'm concerned... as it seems so selfish that anyone would get an animal and yet if ill will not take it to the vet. Sorry but I feel this has to be said as I read so many times on here where people can't afford the vet but WILL get the pet!

It is hard to read and I'm, sure most on here feel the same as you. With sick birds posted here asking for help we first tell them to seek an avian vet. But still try to give either first aid advise or things that can help the bird survive for 24 hours or so in the hopes that the owner will be able to organize a vet visit in that time.

There is an Aviarian Vet in Cambeltown that only charges about $45 for a sunday appointment. I rushed one of my birds to him from the north shore of sydney (about 1.5hrs drive each way) as it was the only Avarian vet in sydney open that day, but as it turns out the cheapest. If you want his details let me know. Also my bird survived and is doing very well.