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Altered Feces in Budgerigars - Examples
The feces of a budgerigar is not simply "waste"; it also provides insight into possible diseases of the bird. In addition to keeping a watchful eye on every bird to recognize illnesses as early as possible, it is worth taking a look at the droppings of the budgerigars.
Normal Feces
A normal fecal ball from healthy budgerigars has a round, firm shape, divided into the white urine part and the dark feces part.
Changes in Feces
If the budgerigar's feces do not look like the image above, it could be a diarrheal disease and should be examined, assessed, and treated by an avian-experienced veterinarian. Self-medication with so-called bird charcoal or clay is strongly discouraged. These substances only draw more fluid from the bird's body, leading to dehydration and inevitably the death of the budgerigar. The use of bird charcoal not only removes fluids but also essential minerals that are vital during illness. Treatment of diarrhea should only be done in consultation with a veterinarian and with gut flora-supporting remedies like Bird Bene Bac, Ac-i-prim, or similar.
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Pancreatic Disease
In the case of a pancreatic dysfunction, the budgerigar excretes very large, light gray, crumbly fecal balls. The cause is that the gland no longer produces or barely produces the enzymes necessary for the digestion and breakdown of food. A visit to the veterinarian with the bird is essential here!
Megabacteriosis
Feces from Megabacteriosis often contain undigested seeds. Due to fungal interference, the digestive system is disrupted. The budgerigar can no longer digest the ingested seeds, and the food passes undigested through the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, the bird absorbs few nutrients and loses weight rapidly. A visit to an avian veterinarian is urgently needed with these symptoms!
Liver Disorder
In a case of a liver disorder, the bird's feces become very watery, and the urine portion appears yellowish. This discoloration is caused by increased bile secretion when the bird's liver is no longer functioning properly. If you see these signs, consult an avian veterinarian!
Feces with Giardia
When infected with Giardia, the budgerigar suffers from severe diarrhea. The feces are watery, light green, slimy, and have an unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotten eggs. Severe weight loss often occurs with a heavy infestation of intestinal parasites. Urgent treatment by an avian veterinarian is required in such cases!
Roundworms in Feces
If a budgerigar is infected with roundworms, frequent diarrhea can be a consequence. At first, you may not suspect roundworms, but when the worms multiply in the intestinal tract and are eventually expelled with the feces, it becomes clear the bird is infected. Another sign is severe weight loss in the affected bird. A visit to the veterinarian with the budgie and its companions is necessary in the case of a roundworm infestation!
Blood in Feces
Sometimes, the bird's feces may appear red. If the budgerigar has eaten red fruits or vegetables like strawberries, cherries, or beetroot, the red color in the feces comes from that and should return to normal within a few hours. However, if no red food has been consumed and the feces remain red for several hours, this could indicate an internal injury. A veterinarian should be consulted immediately in this case!
Starvation Feces
Starvation feces occur when the budgerigar has eaten little or no food over a longer period, which can happen during illness. Starvation feces are also common in young birds learning to eat independently but are not yet proficient at it and thus consume less. Due to the lack of food, green feces form with almost normal white urine content.
Kidney Disorder
With a kidney disorder, the urine portion of the feces is very watery. The fecal portion, which appears very green, is also no longer of firm consistency. Another sign of kidney disease is that the budgerigar drinks more. The feathers around the bird's vent may also become heavily soiled due to excessive excretion. A visit to an avian veterinarian is a must with a kidney condition!
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