Budgie with muted Green runny poops. What could this be?

Question

I got two baby budgies a month ago at around 8 wks - now they are 11wks. One of them had this muted green soft poop from the begining - but no other symtoms. The other one is very normal. A couple days ago this turned into runny poop. Is Eating and Drinking Well. She now rests more then before but does play a bit inbetween. Still looks healthy other then those two things.

They both came from a Hobby Breeder and her birds looked VERy healthy and well cared for. They are almost twice the sz of my 5 months Pet store ones. They were the 1st and 2nd born. Are there any natural things I could try ?

I did but she has never had experience with this problem the 6 years she has had bird - She has 7 varities of birds - some purchased and some rescues and has a couple of budgies that these babies come from. She is just doing this because she loves birds and not for the money. She is asking on some sights and so am i.

Second born Male is Still in Perfect health and has kept the other happy-not to be completely alone. They had been getting reg. seed, some pellets and soft veg. mashes & some Greens. Female has always eaten alot and still eats as much as the others. The watery poos only just started now and a bit of slowing down. Moulting started later with my others but now that you mention it-I did notice that the male seemed to be just starting to lose his head stripes and a pin feather emerged yesterday. The Female only the head stripes. The Female is a more hyper bird & has problems with getting along with the others-the Male doesnt -might this affect her health some alslo? It definitly needs something to make sure it doesn t become dehydrated. I know my Vet will only think of drugs - My instinst tells me that it hasn t gone that far and that there is something natural that could help. I do keep her area at 80. I will keep her area more sterile. What is this tonic? Thank you so much!

ps. Thank you for all these tips-they are Very good additions and reminders.

I have to go to the health food store in town to get some things and maybe a Ringer for rehydrating just in case this becomes a problem. Someone also mentioned a Lactoel -it has Lactobacillus acidophilus that aheres onto the surface of intestinal cells and normalizes the intestinal flora y competive exclusion. Just in case it has picked up bacteria, yeast, etc... And it still is good for them even if one of those aren t a problem.

I hope you read this and will get back to me on your tonic?

The ones I ve already take it to say drugs - we ll try this and if that doesn t work we ll try another one...... Now that I know that they are moulting this would account for the drop in energy. She still plays - actually more then her sibling - and does rests up - but not to the level of being droopy . This is why I don t think she needs drugs. I ve given her probiotics to help with the natural balance of bacterias in her system and the poops are getting firmer - which means no diarreha. Now I just have to figure out why they are the muted green.

I will continue to search for an Avian Vet that that is knowledge about natural and drug healing. I have no objection to this when their are clear signs. I have four kids and they all ar Very healthy and have used this approach with them also. Drugs can cause a whole new set of problems - especially if they haven t prescribed the right one.

Answer 1

Young budgies who recently left the nesting boxes occasionally eat few and therefore their droppings may be green what doesn't mean that they are ill. When they are more experienced in eating, their droppings will show the normal colours.
When Budgies are coming in for a moult,they sometimes have greenish runny droppings. As your birds are approaching 12 weeks,this could also be a reason. With their first moult, they tend to loose many feathers and may even change from their original colour!!! You may wish to give a tonic at this time,as during severe moults, they are more susceptible to disease/infection. Please check dosage!
The next thing is Enteritis,any sign of the droppings becoming watery in nature,accompanied by your birds looking dejected,need urgent attention from a vet.If this is suspected,separate your birds immediately!!
A sick Budgie will sit low on the perch,with closed eyes,and fluffed plumage. This being the case, increase heat to.....85-90 degrees F. This is very important.
Check your birds are eating properly/correct food. Change water twice/three times daily. Remember to blow shucks from seeds regularly.
Don't overdo the veggies.
NEVER feed Cabbage.
Provide cuttlefish bone.
An Iodine block
Clean your birds regularly.
Wash all perches,Toys etc daily.
REMEMBER........if you suspect illness,please see a vet,preferably within 24 hours.

Answer 2

I was wondering if your child is eating more at this time also. He is about to hit a growth spurt (7-10 weeks) And if he hit that growth spurt early, it could just be his body's way of adjusting. I have an almost 2 wk old baby girl, and i have similac to supplement with her (im breastfeeding) and everytime she has had that formula, she has really dark green runny poops...just a thought. I prefer the enfamil formula.

Answer 3

This bird could have an infection. If it does, anything you do medicine wise before seeing a vet could actually harm your bird more than help it.

I would keep it in a hospital cage at 85 degrees Fahrenheit with plenty of food and water. Keep three sides of the cage covered until morning.

In the morning, call your avian vet. If it is an infection, it could easily kill your little baby.

Answer 4

Maybe you should bring your baby to the vet.

If it is a bacteria, the Dr will be able to help.

Answer 5

call the breeder!