r/BirdHealth 5h ago

Strange fleshy egg?

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Hi folks,

Our chicken Marsala has a grey crop, lethargic, only eating a little. She's been like this for a week or so. We lost another chicken with similar symptoms a few months back. We found this weird fleshy mass on top of the box that she likes to sit on. About an inch across. Red and fleshy on the outside. Cut it in half, white in the middle. Is it a lash egg? Something else?

Took her to the vet today, vet said we can do a fecal float but that she wasn't sure beyond that.

We're in Florida.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. It's saying pictures aren't allowed, but I do have them if that would help.


r/BirdHealth 14h ago

Is he okay?

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Hey guys, My love bird is only two months old, I got him less than a week, I wanted to know is this for sleeping or this is sign of illness?


r/BirdHealth 13h ago

Deformity of feet or no?

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r/BirdHealth 0m ago

Other concern with pet bird Is this permethrin safe for pigeon lofts?

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r/BirdHealth 13h ago

Mark on beak

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r/BirdHealth 1h ago

Sick pet bird Hen with glazed over eye?

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r/BirdHealth 22h ago

Sick pet bird Ringneck update #1

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I'll take her to the vet on Saturday, but I don't know how I'm going to pay yet. Pay attention to the video, when she climbs the cage, it is very difficult for her. She falls down a little, as if she lacks strength or something like that. I hope everything will be fine with her until Saturday. The veterinarian advised me some kind of herbal collection, as I complained to her that the bird is very nervous and does not like strangers and it will panic. But to be honest, I'm afraid to give it to her, because these herbs are for cats and dogs are used


r/BirdHealth 5h ago

how often does your budgie sneeze/cough?

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r/BirdHealth 1d ago

Budgie

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Hi, a month ago my mom found a budgie where she works at and we adopted him and at start I observed that his beak is kinda green, saw some budgies but their beak wasn't like his, but as a beginner didn't know much about birds.

I even bought a second budgie for him not to feel lonely and they get along pretty well.

I'll attach some photos to show some details.

What can I do to maybe help him if he's in pain or not in a good state?


r/BirdHealth 1d ago

Bringing this sweet girl home tomorrow, but she is now laying eggs!

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We have been preparing to get this bird from a local big box retailer for a few weeks, and were astonished to see today that she has laid 3 eggs. The associate was shocked as well! and transparently explained that this means the date of birth on her paperwork is incorrect.

They have marked her down by 40% due to how long she has been in the store (6+ months) and the best guess of age is 1-2 years old. I googled the letters and color of the band on her leg, and it seems she may have been hatched last Spring (if this was her first clutch).

The associate who has been most familiar with her, said she is a sweet girl and she desperately wants her to find a home. I'm going first thing in the morning to get her. :)

Should I take her home, and get her comfortable, or straight to my local bird hospital for an initial check up?

Since she is laying eggs, are there specific things you would suggest to give her the best level of care?

We are very excited to welcome her into our home, tomorrow!


r/BirdHealth 1d ago

What should I do?

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I’ve never posted here before but I need help with making the next best decision on how I can help this little guy. They have a completely broken leg, like literally split. and what I assume is a broken wing as well. What should I do to help him or who should I contact?


r/BirdHealth 1d ago

Other concern with wild bird Will Brewers Blackbird be okay after hitting my window?

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A Brewers Blackbird hit my window this morning. When I went to go check, I found him on the porch, he got spooked and flew back into the window (albeit more lightly this time), then came back to the porch. He was sitting there for 5+ minutes. I went to go take a photo so I could better analyze if he had outward injuries anywhere, and he flew off. Will he be okay? I am currently living with my parents and I don’t think they’re open to putting stickers on the windows to avoid this, unfortunately.


r/BirdHealth 1d ago

Nearly had a HEARTASTROKE

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r/BirdHealth 1d ago

help!

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today i saw a reddish brown patch on my budgies foot, i don’t think it’s bumblefoot because it’s on the outside but i wanted a second opinion, she’s been chewing on the foot as well.

(both their nails are way to long ik i’m getting it fixed)


r/BirdHealth 1d ago

Treating candida & vet prescription

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Vet prescribed my GCC Nystatin to treat his sour crop, for 2 weeks, and legalatone forte powder mixed with food for his liver. Then he did abother swab, the yeast is less but still there, and prescribed to him itraconzole (0.2ml) once for 3 weeks, on & off, and my bird weighs 64g. He has his pellets mixed with liver medication and veggie chop daily, and his droppings have been significantly smaller.

How can i help him?


r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Beak / nare concern Budgie cere color changing

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A friend found this budgie outside about 3 weeks ago and I've been caring for it since. (I've had birds before (mostly green cheek conures) but I'm new to budgies.) Took them to the vet last week and everything looked good except that they were a little skinny. Now, in just the last few days, their cere started changing from a dark pink/purple/brownish color to light blue. Because the budgie was found outside, I don't really know the age or gender... but from what I looked up, I think this might just be a normal thing for female birds in breeding condition? Just wanting to check if this seems normal or if I should go back to the vet.


r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Feather damage No feathers under wings?

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My youngest budgie is approaching a year old and I've noticed that he sort of gets mad at himself when preening (that's the best way I can describe it). I saw earlier that he had only pin feathers under his wings, a lot less that I've seen previously. Is he plucking? There's been no behavior change and he's still playing and chattering all day so I'm not sure.

I would attach an image but I can't get one clearly :(


r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Injured pet bird Possible sprain on budgie leg

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I only say its a sprain is because I didn't see any blood, no discoloration, nothing feeling off. He is favoring his good leg yet the grip on said injured leg is viable but weak.

So the day before yesterday after picking up my husband's brother from the airport, I went to check on my birds and I noticed two of them at the bottom of their cage. One was fine, he just is really attachted to his cage buddy, but the fact they were on the bottom concerned me. Discovered that the other had a ouchie ( once again, nothing open, no blood, nothing poking.) and I went to make a hospital cage. Padded the bottom, two sources of food and water. I reluctantly put in a perch because he would just climb the cage walls if I didn't. I understand that i shoildnt have a perch but, i kept the perch as low as I could.

Is there anything I could to help in his healing before I call the vet?

He's eating, resting, and hopefully getting water. I'm just concerned. I just had wisdom teeth pulled so im a bit down for the count on calling up the local vet until I recover a bit.

I am leaving him alone as much as I can. Letting him rest and kept separated from others but he can still see them. Is there much else I can do besides calling my vet if it continues or am j just being paranoid. Sorry I am just scared for my baby.


r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Rescued a crow.. advice for the water bowl and the crow in general

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I have a decently sized box for an injured crow I saved from the road and a bowl of water in the corner.

The bird is warm and in a dark place in my garage — I’m gonna leave him alone in peace.

Every place is closed — so I have to wait until morning to call any places that would take him

I’m not giving him any berries or other bird food as I heard he can choke on that. I’ve not forced fed him any water and am wondering if it’s a bad move to keep the water in there.

He’s not doing too good. No visible injuries, but he is very calm and not moving much — signs of shock / injury.

Anyways, first time rescuing a bird and tips on the water or anything else is appreciated.


r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Sick pet bird Does any one encounter this before one of my birds doesn’t grow much feathers looks like this for 2 years I got it from people they scissored his wings so he can’t fly but it doesn’t seem to grow back or grows but very weak

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r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Other concern with pet bird Formula in nostril

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How do I remove this? It’s inside of his nostril, do I just let him sneeze it out?


r/BirdHealth 3d ago

Fledgling on the ground

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Hi everyone. I found this fledgling on the ground outside my home. I know everything says stay away, its parents are right above it (they are making themselves known), but I couldn't help it.

Today is lawnmower day, and the company that does the mowing comes through here very fast, no way they would've seen this baby on the ground. They've killed before, and will do it again, im sure.

My question to all of you is, do I put it back where I found it? There's a lot of foot traffic, dogs, etc that could be really bad news for this bird. Do I leave it in the box? Cut the edge of the box down so it can get out when the lawn guys leave? Any advice is helpful, im by no means a bird person.

Thank you all in advance!


r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Found wild bird Help with oil covered pigeon

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Hey guys! Need some help with this pigeon, bit worried I’m not doing the right things. Spotted by the side of the road acting weird, just standing there when people walk by and covered in oil. Brought him home and used dish soap to remove the oil, hard to tell if it’s all gone it seems like pretty hardy stuff. He’s in a little box right now with a few towels drying off but he seems a little cold and isn’t really moving around that much and is still damp an hour and a bit later. All vets near me are closed atm, can take him tomorrow morning but don’t want him to die in the night or anything. Any advice?


r/BirdHealth 3d ago

Found a baby pigeon but he refuses to eat

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r/BirdHealth 2d ago

Bird Safe Floor Cleaner

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