Recent questions tagged bird health

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Last Answer : Birds can molt several times a year. But there could be other reasons for pulling out feathers. Is it very dry in your home? Check your bird's skin to see if it's flaky or if there are ... an excessive amount of feathers, the best solution is to have him examined by the vet to determine the cause.

Description : My budgie named emma is in the same cage as a male budgie. They may have mated but I didn't see it happen. Emma is pooping huge disgusting yellow poop and she is pooping a lot. I am not sure why, ... to be tired. Her nose is pinkish light brown and dry. Is emma pregnant? Plz tell me of you know.

Last Answer : Not sure about the pregnancy. But poop color sometimes indicates what your bird has eaten. The liquid and soft stool shows there is a problem. Some reasons are toxins in the body, a bacterial or ... something eaten and more. Your bird should be seen by an avian vet to determine cause and treatment.

Description : Am watching a wild bird cam of White-bellied Sea Eagles. There are two hatchlings, and one is VERY small compared to other although they were hatched within 24 hours of each other. Their food is ... 've had crops that were noticebly full, but the much smaller eagle's has become golf ball-sized.

Last Answer : The crop as you know if the organ where food is stored. The crop can grow to the size of a golf ball. Since they are wild, there's not much you can do if there is a problem although you can call a wildlife preservation group for more information.

Description : A few months ago, I noticed my budgies have a bump under their feet. Now, I have know idea why it has grown bigger and it doesn't look like the normal type of bumps seen on birds.

Last Answer : If the bump looks so abnormal to you, then please take your budgie to an avian vet to determine what it is. If it has grown, it might be a tumor.

Description : When I first got my budgie she didn't have a line down her stomach. She got it when she was older and I saw lines on budgies online and I think it's normal. But it looks really weird and I wanna get rid ... in and making it look like a line. I'm wondering why it's there, and what it's there for.

Last Answer : It doesn't sound like anything abnormal. If your budgie's behavior has changed, if she's not eating, has loose droppings, then you should take her to an avian vet for evaluation.

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Last Answer : Yes, canaries can have seizures. Causes can be exposure to toxic odors, chewing inappropriate items, ingesting toxic foods or plants, dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, trauma, diseases. If your bird ... s/he should be examined by a veterinarian ASAP to determine the cause and recommend treatment.

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Last Answer : Peacocks in the wild live about 20 years, although some have even reached 40 years of age. Barring accidents, illness or being attacked by predators, they can live long, healthy lives.

Description : I am in a nusing home and they have a huge cage with several different pairs of very small birds in it. a few pair are nesting and i am trying to find out how long it takes to hatch ... black tipped wings a white tail and orange rings around their eyes can anyone help me with any info about them

Last Answer : Without an actual photo it's difficult to determine what type of bird it is. There is an Australian dove called the "Diamond Dove" which is similar to your description. This seems to be the closest to ... These doves spend a lot of time walking around the bottom of the cage. I hope this helps you.

Description : I cut my bird's wing feather too short. It's bleeding a bit. What should I do to stop the bleeding?

Last Answer : If a feather is cut too short, it can bleed profusely. Apply one of the following to staunch the blood flow: styptic powder, corn starch, corn flour or other flour. Apply liberally. There is a product ... pain. I would take the bird to the vet for a checkup to make sure it will heal properly.

Description : We just found a baby bird outside! It's about a day old! We need to know what to do! It's about 9 pm so there's not a lot of stores open and we can't sit up feeding it through the night... please help...

Last Answer : Are you sure that it's mother is not around? Sometimes they will leave the nest & come back later. If you don't see a nest, place the bird in a small box with a towel or something to keep it ... could be dangerous. A bird that size would only need tiny amounts of food and would have to be fed often.

Description : Can birds get chlamydia from humans?

Last Answer : It's possible for chlamydia (psittacosis/parrot fever), bird flu, salmonella, Newcastle disease virus(NDV) to be transmitted from birds to humans. But there is no evidence of human diseases being transmitted to birds.

Description : I got a cockatiel from a pet store. They told me that they think he's around 2 years old. How can I tell what his age really is?

Last Answer : Unless your cockatiel is very young, 6 months or less, it's almost impossible to tell its age or that of most birds. An avian veterianarian may be able to give you an educated guess, but it's only a ... pets, I have one too. Just enjoy him. Some will learn to say a few words or imitate whistles.

Description : My parakeet hit a door when he was flying, and he is having a hard time when trying to fly again, how do i know if he broke his wing?

Last Answer : If the wing hangs lower than the other wing, it may be injured or broken. If your bird is having difficulty or can't fly, that's an indication of a break. Take your parakeet to an avian vet before the damage worsens.

Description : I put a cuttlebone in my birds cage, but he never touches it. Should I be worried? Is he missing out on important nutrients that he needs? He seems to be a happy and healthy bird.

Last Answer : It's important for the bird to use the cuttlebone as it not only supplies some nutrients, it helps to keep the beak trimmed. Try offering a new or different cuttlebone and see if that helps. Give your bird some ... chew on. If the bird's beak is growing too long, it must be clipped by an avian vet.

Description : My canary sometime sometimes shakes a lot. Is it possible that he is having a seizure?

Last Answer : All birds can have seizures. There are a number of reasons why they occur. Seizures can be caused by medical problems such as a tumor, infection, heatstroke, toxins, nutritional deficiences, injuries and more ... If your bird has a seizure, have your vet examine him/her ASAP to determine the cause.

Description : I have a pet parakeet and she has laid her first egg. Should remove the egg from her cage? Should I expect her to lay more eggs? Is it healthy for her? We don't have any other parakeets, so ... in the egg getting fertalized. Is there something we should do so that she won't lay any more eggs?

Last Answer : It's normal for female birds (hens) to lay eggs sometimes. Your bird hasn;t been exposed to any male birds so the egg is infertile. You can remove the egg and dispose of it. If your hen ever ... will sit on it for the incubation period. If not you can place it in an incubator until it hatches.

Description : I try to introduce new foods to my cockatiel, but he's not interested in anything but his seed mixture. I've read that it's important for cockatiels to have a varied diet. What can I do to get him to eat more than just seeds?

Last Answer : There are ready made mixtures containing fruits and veggies at your pet supply shop. You can also offer him pieces of fresh fruits and veggies and see which ones he likes best. Use organic fruits and veggies to ... treat or some hard boiled egg yolk, but not too often as they contain a lot of fat.

Description : I recently got a parakeet from a friend and I'd like to know if it's a boy or a girl. How can I tell?

Last Answer : Male parakeets have a blue or purplish cere. The cere is the area at the top of the beak where the bird's nostrils are. In females, the cere is pink or brown. Sometimes behavior is an indicator of gender, but is not always reliable. Males have been known to chatter endlessly to a mirror.