[haleyes_]

Hi Guys,

My budgie keeps getting her poop stuck around her vent, she’s still able to poop but there is a lot of hardened poop stuck there that i’m worried will start obstructing her vent completely. I’ve tried the normal methods of soaking a cloth, cotton tip or cotton ball with warm water but nothing is working. Any other options? She has been getting loads of water through the baby bird food i’ve had to feed her as instructed by my local avian vet. Is it possible to give her a bath or somewhat soak her lower half of her body in water? Anyone who has safe methods please give advice, as I want to avoid going to the vet if possible as it’s not too serious at the moment, but is just a reoccurring issue.

 

[Cody]

This is not normal, have there been any tests done on the droppings to determine if there is an infection of some sort or parasites? How old is the bird?

 

[haleyes_]

This is not normal, have there been any tests done on the droppings to determine if there is an infection of some sort or parasites? How old is the bird?

no tests done no! vet didn’t do any tests just cleaned her vent previously. and she’s around 7 years old

 

[Cody]

If it was my bird I would have a gram stain test done on the droppings, that is the only way to determine if there is any type of infection that might be contributing to the condition of the droppings. Take look at this Pasting of the Vent

 

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