I noticed just of late my bird has been getting the sniffle's late afternoon / early evening whist outside , I have a temp gauge on the side of my birds cage and it's still been in the low to mid 20 c when she gets the sniffles . Yesterday she sprayed quite a bit of mucus on her mirror and again tonight , I brought her in a little earlier tonight because of it , she's settles down and it eventually stops once inside , she's okay through out the day any clue's ?

 

Cheers Toohp

Birds can get colds like humans , and if you stay outside in cold weather you will get the sniffles . Your bird may have an upper respiratory infection , most likley mild if she is getting better each time , I would look at only putting her out in warmer weather and look at where you put her , is it drafty or in a windy situation , cover the cage , Budgies have their lungs close to their backs so they can chill quite quickly .

Is there any dampness or staining in the feathers above her cere?

No staining above her cear , very clean , she is out under the verander when it happens , maybe it's the wind or breeze or just the night air ? I'll keep an eye on it , thanks .

 

Cheers Toohp

I have always been of the opinion that so called colds in budgies were something to worry about. I was told that mucus in the nostrils neeeds antibiotics. I could be wrong, but anytime I had a budgie like that they didnt cure themselves and it got worse. Not wanting to worry you particularly, but I am not one to accept a "budgie cold" as normal and something that fixes itself. Needs to be inside with a warm lamp and I would phone the vet and ask their opinion myself.....it if were me.

If there is no staining or moisture in the feather above the cere then i would not be worried.

Budgies sneeze like all animals to clear dust etc from their sinus cavities.