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Kiwibudgie unregistered |
posted 12-27-2003 01:18 PM
I have a budgie that is six years old. Over the summer, she has lost control of her right leg. She has also begun to lose feathers on her lower abdomen, and has developed a bald spot. Her droppings have become very large and paste like. I have a platform she sits on, and it doesn't seem like she is much pain. She has a seed diet, eats some pellets, but doesn't like to eat much else. Is it just that she's getting old, or might something else be wrong? IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member  Posts: 790 |
posted 12-27-2003 03:10 PM
Hi, have your bird checked by an avian vet as losing the use of the leg and feather loss from the abdomen is a sign of egg binding( egg stuck in oviduct) this can be very serious if this is the cause of her ill health. Large paste like droppings is also a sign of her trying to lay female birds do not need a male to be around for them to lay eggs they can still lay eggs though these will be infertile. To check for her being egg bound if possible hold her firmly but gently and turn her onto her back feel gently around the anal area if you can feel a large lump which resembles and egg there is things you can try until you can get her to a vet. If this is what is wrong with her then using cooking oil rub a little onto her oviduct this will help soften and help to expel the egg, do not apply pressure. Place her in a warm room and add a little oil to a small amount of food or you can add a drop to a small amount of water this should also help expel the egg. But please have her check by an avian vet ASAP. You can email me if you would like more help. boro_lad1976@hotmail.com mike IP: Logged |
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birdie unregistered |
posted 12-29-2003 07:39 AM
A neoplasm could also create pressure on the ishiadic nerve. This could be the reason for hobbling and also for pastose droppings. Consult a specialized vet. IP: Logged |
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