How old are the birds, do her droppings look normal, can you post a picture of both of them?
Budgie hiding under another budgies wing
Hi. One of my budgies who is normally very vocal and happy has suddenly become very quiet and acting out of character. Normally my 2 budgies are not very close and remind me of a bickering pair of teenagers. Now the female one is not really cleaning herself properly, the other one is doing it & he stays by her side the whole time. She seems to be snuggling up to him a lot & sometimes has her head under his wing. They’ve even started sitting on the swing together again (which they haven’t done for well over a year). She’s still eating but something up is very off. I worried that the shock of taking her to the vet may cause her more worry. Any ideas what could be wrong or the best thing to do for her?
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She does look unwell and I would take her to an avian vet, it can be stressful but she may need medication, birds hide illness very well and by the time you start to see symptoms they have usually be ill for a while and things can take a turn for the worse fairly quickly with birds so it is best not to delay. Avian vets are well aware of the stress factor and should handle them accordingly. This link may help you in finding a avian vet if you don't have one https://theparrotsocietyuk.org/site/files/resources/avian-vets-2.pdf
Thank you so much for your advice
Hi there and welcome to the forums!
How is your sweet little one doing now?
How is your sweet little one doing now?
What are your budgie's names?
Have you been able to get the female in to see the Avian Veterinarian yet?
Please provide an update on her condition.
The purpose of this forum is to promote the BEST PRACTICES in the care of budgies for their optimal Health and Well-Being
Locating an Avian Veterinarian
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Additionally, please be sure to read the thread "Posting on the Forums" which is linked below.
Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
(Stickies are threads “stuck” at the top of each forum sub-section)
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.
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Posting on the Forums
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A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
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The Truth about GRIT
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Avian First Aid
Quarantine - Is it Really that Important?
Quarantine Your Birds
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Dangers to Pet Birds
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When you have mixed genders, it is very important to do everything necessary to prevent breeding.
Budgies are much healthier and happier when they are never bred.
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
Nice to have you with us. If you have questions after reading everything, please let us know.
Have you been able to get the female in to see the Avian Veterinarian yet?
Please provide an update on her condition.
The purpose of this forum is to promote the BEST PRACTICES in the care of budgies for their optimal Health and Well-Being
Locating an Avian Veterinarian
Please take the time to read through the Site Guidelines, the FAQs, the Budgie Articles and all of the Stickies located at the top of each section of the forum.
Additionally, please be sure to read the thread "Posting on the Forums" which is linked below.
Truly, the very BEST advice anyone can offer you is to take the time to read ALL of the stickies throughout the various Talk Budgie forums as well as the Budgie Articles we have posted.
(Stickies are threads “stuck” at the top of each forum sub-section)
These are great resources for Talk Budgie members and have a wealth of reliable information which will assist you to learn the best practices in caring for your budgies for their optimal health and well-being.
SITE GUIDELINES
Posting on the Forums
Let's Talk Budgies!
FAQ
A Healthy Diet for your Budgie
Quality Seed Mix
CuttleBones, Mineral Blocks and Manu Clay Roses
Safe Foods for Budgies
The Truth about GRIT
Articles
Be Prepared for Veterinary Care Expense
Avian First Aid
Quarantine - Is it Really that Important?
Quarantine Your Birds
Essentials to a Great Cage
Dangers to Pet Birds
Resource Directory
When you have mixed genders, it is very important to do everything necessary to prevent breeding.
Budgies are much healthier and happier when they are never bred.
A Heartfelt Plea to All Members
Tips For Discouraging Breeding
Before You Ever Consider Breeding Your Budgies
Guidance for Breeding Advice Threads
Cage sizes.
Nice to have you with us. If you have questions after reading everything, please let us know.
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