Sunny has been "sick" for the last 3 weeks or so. He looks perky, eats, drinks and plays with his toys. Sleeps like normal (with his one claw tucked in). He does not talk as much as he used to... but he still does talk. Normally when his poop goes runny and watery it is only for a few days, and then it goes away. But this time it is different...

 

What is bothering us, is that his poop is runny, not dark green at all (more a yellowish green). The white is not always there. Mostly it is. Sometimes the poop length is very long. He has got way too much urine in his poop. He will make a drop of poop and it will be surrounded with a ring of urine on the paper varying from about 0.5cm to 5cm long (once every 3 days its the latter). We really don't know what to do. He still eats, but he's constantly kicking his vent area, and it looks like it is "pouting". Last night he had some jellylike substance around his poop. It was more white than clear (but the green looked fine). We are so worried and in need of straight forward advice. Please don't spare our feelings. We don't know what to do, other than keep him clean, warm and comfortable.

 

Here are the pictures:

and http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr30/va...Sunny/Poop4.jpg

 

Some of you might remember Sunny. We rescued him... I posted about it here: http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....mp;#entry267490

 

We did take him to the vet. But this poor guy has got lots of bad luck with owners, because we can not afford further blood tests or an X-ray. She gave us vitamins to give to him (daily directly into his beak). Further tests are above our means right now. We can only afford it maybe March/April next year. Vets are really expensive here in Canada. So we have to decide now whether he is suffering or not and whether to put him down or not. But we really don't know (neither does the vet want to give us advice) because of the conflicting signs. So I am hoping that there is someone on this website that knows more than we do. This is only my second budgie (3rd if you count the one that died a month after we got him).

 

We (my husband and I) DO NOT want him to suffer. We will rather pay the money to have him put down, than to leave him to suffer till we can afford more tests. Please help us? Not even the SPCA wants to give us advice. We just don't know.I forgot to mention that he is not molting and also not cold.

 

I forgot to mention that he is not molting. He is not cold either. We have a lamp next to him 24/7 keeping him warm.

Edited November 2, 200915 yr by Elly

you will know if he is suffering... he will be miserable.

 

for now, call around and look for an affordable vet. Vets prices are very varied.

I agree with LIV... you will know when he's had enough, and to sleep with one leg tucked up is a good sign. I also agree about ringing around. I'd call every vet I could and expain the situation. I understand that things are different in Canada, but I hope someone can help you out.

I agree with both Maise and Liv, if he has excess urine it sounds like a kidney problem but we are not avian vets and can't diagnose, you could try to PM birdluv she is in Canada but I know it is a large province but she may have a suggestion.

Just saw this. As you know Cosmo is doing the kicking himself thing too and it's hard to watch him do it and seem uncomfortable

I noticed that in your other thread about Sunny he has a funny coloured cere which some people thought might have something to do with a hormone imbalance. Cosmo has that too now - the vet picked it up.

 

I hope Sunny picks up soon

Thank you for all the replies. We are really so thankful to have your advice. Today Sunny seemed a bit tired, so I am keeping him close by. He has to clean himself a lot. I try to clean his bottom as far as I can. He still talks though. The light is on, and he is curious about my writing skills, but sleeps mostly (on the highest perch on both feet today). I felt if I could feel any bumps around his bottom. And there is. Its to his right side. Its quite hard too. Funny that the vet did not pick it up... So now we are enjoying the miracle of a small little bundle of feathers as much as we can.

 

Thank you Krosp for the hug. I needed it today. We too hope and pray that your little one becomes better soon.

 

I will keep you guys updated if anything changes.

Thank you for all the replies. We are really so thankful to have your advice. Today Sunny seemed a bit tired, so I am keeping him close by. He has to clean himself a lot. I try to clean his bottom as far as I can. He still talks though. The light is on, and he is curious about my writing skills, but sleeps mostly (on the highest perch on both feet today). I felt if I could feel any bumps around his bottom. And there is. Its to his right side. Its quite hard too. Funny that the vet did not pick it up... So now we are enjoying the miracle of a small little bundle of feathers as much as we can.

 

Thank you Krosp for the hug. I needed it today. We too hope and pray that your little one becomes better soon.

 

I will keep you guys updated if anything changes.

 

Hi Montie,

 

A healthy budgie is alert and chatty so I am worried for Sunny. If he is lethargic and sleepy it is an indicator that he is not so well. You really need to keep him very warm, around the 35C mark and make sure he has easy access to food and water.

 

Best of luck with him and I hope he pulls through.

I know I don't post much, but I do come regularly to learn from you guys as much as I can. I am not studying anymore, working at a bank at the moment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rest of the time I am keeping myself busy with stuff... like cleaning the house and this and that... you know... boring housewife stuff... Anyways... I think it is time for an update.

 

Sunny is doing well. His poop has sort of turned to normal. He is now the life of the house. You can not believe the difference. When I feel his vent, he still has the bump there. Don't think that will go away. But it seems he is surviving and keeping us busy. Its been more than a year since we rescued him. Thinking back, he was the frightened little thing, and now he owns the downstairs of the house! He thinks he is boss, he loves his open space, and begs to come out every time we can not let him. He really has popped out to be a lovely little thing. He is a kind spirited and gentle little soul. He has learnt to talk as if his life depends on it and entertains us the whole day long... mornings especially. He has cute manners, acts like a clown on an hourly basis and drives us up the walls when we try to get him to go into his cage! He willingly chooses to sit on my shoulder these days, and I enjoy his company in front of the computer. He even talks to the keyboard at times... as if the keyboard has done something wrong... telling it off with some screechy chirp.

 

Sunny turned out more than we ever expected. He has completely stolen our hearts. Who knew we would fall in love with him so much?

Edited March 15, 201015 yr by Montie

I know I don't post much, but I do come regularly to learn from you guys as much as I can. I am not studying anymore, working at a bank at the moment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rest of the time I am keeping myself busy with stuff... like cleaning the house and this and that... you know... boring housewife stuff... Anyways... I think it is time for an update.

 

Sunny is doing well. His poop has sort of turned to normal. He is now the life of the house. You can not believe the difference. When I feel his vent, he still has the bump there. Don't think that will go away. But it seems he is surviving and keeping us busy. Its been more than a year since we rescued him. Thinking back, he was the frightened little thing, and now he owns the downstairs of the house! He thinks he is boss, he loves his open space, and begs to come out every time we can not let him. He really has popped out to be a lovely little thing. He is a kind spirited and gentle little soul. He has learnt to talk as if his life depends on it and entertains us the whole day long... mornings especially. He has cute manners, acts like a clown on an hourly basis and drives us up the walls when we try to get him to go into his cage! He willingly chooses to sit on my shoulder these days, and I enjoy his company in front of the computer. He even talks to the keyboard at times... as if the keyboard has done something wrong... telling it off with some screechy chirp.

 

Sunny turned out more than we ever expected. He has completely stolen our hearts. Who knew we would fall in love with him so much?

 

 

What a lovely heartwarming story about how Sunny has affected your lives Brightened up my whole morning. Thansk for sharing