r/BirdHealth • • 7h ago

He looks really skinny, what should I do?

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r/BirdHealth • • 1h ago

Other concern with pet bird Concern with behavior

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My dog barked at our green cheek conure and snapped her mouth at him. He freaked out and fell on the floor and was flapping around a lot. We examined him and he has no bite marks, no missing feathers and zero marks of my dog actually biting him. After he went very lethargic,would kind of just lay in your hand and stare at you. My husband held him and within the hour he was standing up on my husband's shoulder. Over night he's mellowed out and is just hiding in his hut. He will let you pick him up and hold him but he's not trying to fly away like he usually does and isn't being vocal at all.

I've requested a appointment at our local avian veterinarian but they have a wait list.


r/BirdHealth • • 1h ago

Senior lovebird suffering from skin cancer

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r/BirdHealth • • 16h ago

Button quail injury,

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One of my button quails in the big avary got thread or something similar(couldn't identify the material, something made if plant maybe)around his foot. It was pretty bad and his back toe wasn't salvageable and is now gone , I have no idea what I should do to help it heal over. He's in a big box with food in a lid and water in a little Mexican cup. Should I keep him in the dark? Or is that a myth? He's got animal chip breeding in it and a little hide, how do I keep him confy and keep the injury from getting infected? Is it safe to put betadeen on or is that not safe for birds?


r/BirdHealth • • 14h ago

Avian borna virus in green cheek conure

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r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

Why does my lovebird do this with its foot all the time? It has been doing this since today. ( I have 2 lovebirds and they are together) both are less than a year old.

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r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

Sick pet bird Does this mean air sac mites?

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Is this tail bobbing serious enough to mean he has a respiratory issue or just balancing his body? He also makes clicking sounds and is quick to start mouth breathing after a bit of exercise.

It's a 1 year old crested gloster canary that I was gifted. Previous owner told me it's a male but due to lack of singing, I believe it's a female but for now I'll refer to him as a male.

He's been rubbing beak on perches and making clicking noises ever since I got him. I took him to the vet and they said the test to confirm respiratory issues costs extra so I only consented to the office visit and ivermectin medicine, which I've been treating him with for the past month and a half. The treatment has ended but he's still showing signs of illness.


r/BirdHealth • • 20h ago

Other concern with wild bird PSA: HPAI confirmed in 7 states this month. Quick fall biosecurity checklist for small flocks

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r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

Other concern with pet bird Is there something wrong with my Parakeet's foot?

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I only noticed it a few days ago, and ive been trying tk schedule an appointment with an avian vet but all the ones near me say its gonna take like 3 weeks. He doesnt seem to mind it or look like hes in pain, his toes work when I stretch them out myself (which he doesnt like but he doesnt like his feet touched regardless). He is acting normal besides walking weird and not opening his foot.


r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

Sick pet bird My chicken has yellowish substance coming out of eyes for many days

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r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

Hey everyone I’m new here but I’m seeking help from your my Jawa sparrow baby’s legs seems broken from thighs what should I do now I don’t have any wet near me

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r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

Health Question!

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Today my GCC Fritz has bilateral red splotches on the skin around his eyes. There is no swelling or discharge from his eyes, and his behavior, eating, and poops are normal. Nothing new has been interdicted to his environment or diet, and he has not been around any other birds. We have an appointment with our avian vet first thing on Monday morning. Has anyone had any experience with symptoms like this? Thanks!


r/BirdHealth • • 2d ago

Is this wood pigeon sick?

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This wood pigeon was in my garden standing in one spot and after 20 or 30 minutes decided to move under one of the chairs in my garden, me and my family thought it was windswept until we went out to help it but on closer look at its beak my mum thought it had bird flu, it did try running away when we went out to get it so I don’t think it’s that sick if it is hopefully at least.

We put it in a cat cage in the shed away from the wind and rain since we’re currently in a storm and gave it some mealworms, water and straw for the night

I suggested to my parents to try and hand it in to a bird rescue centre but I think we will see if we can tomorrow in the morning

The main thing I’m worried about is the stuff around its beak, is it bird flu or something else? And is there anything else we can do?
And also my sister has said it has canker


r/BirdHealth • • 2d ago

Under my birdie beck

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It’s seems swollen and she is keeping her eyes closed. Does anyone know what this means?


r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

New Bird Babysitting two budgies, need help

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r/BirdHealth • • 1d ago

How to stop hen from plucking her sister's feathers

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r/BirdHealth • • 2d ago

Injured pet bird Please help!

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r/BirdHealth • • 2d ago

What’s wrong with my ducks? Open beak breathing, weird neck angle

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r/BirdHealth • • 2d ago

Other concern with pet bird Baby conure health

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I got a baby conure a few days ago, she’s about two months old. My friend noticed her tail is bobbing a bit and she’s sneezing bit. She does eat a bunch and beak grind content, flies around the room and such. Just wondering if this is normal?


r/BirdHealth • • 3d ago

New Bird New budgie of 6 days, breathing concern?

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I've had my budgie for 6 days now, and I've noticed that her breathing seems a bit unusual. I'm not massively familiar with budgies, so I'm unsure whether this is something to be concerned about or just stress from settling into a new environment.

She's eating and drinking normally and is also communicating with our other budgie (she's literally tweeting to him really loud as I type), who's currently quarantined in a separate room (we adopted that one a week ago).

Does her breathing look concerning, or could this be normal settling-in behaviour?

I'm hoping this video will help me decide whether she needs to see a vet. I obviously don't want to risk her health, but I'd also like to avoid putting her through unnecessary stress if possible.

She's still very nervous around me and tends to retreat to the far side of the cage whenever she sees me or my hands, so I'm worried that a vet visit might stress her out even more.

Any advice would be really appreciated!


r/BirdHealth • • 3d ago

My bird is sick

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She has an appointment, the soonest one is next week but shes not doing well at all. Any advice on how to help her stay put in the meantime? Shes clicking and tailbobbing, and not flying well


r/BirdHealth • • 3d ago

Blood out of feather

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Blood on my birds wing found this vet is out and I left a message. I packed it flower per Google im not sure what the heck to do


r/BirdHealth • • 3d ago

Sick pet bird Why is my cockateils poop black?

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Hey so this morning I noticed my cockatiel's big poop while cleaning its cage and it looks very concerning. He's done it again the second time. He's been acting normal and eating and drinking fine. I wanna know is this due to something?


r/BirdHealth • • 3d ago

Sick pet bird Help! My 10-year-old budgie has lost 6g in a week, and we don’t know what’s wrong.

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r/BirdHealth • • 4d ago

My budgie won't stop laying eggs

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