Feb 26, 2015 17:01:51 GMT
bonkers
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Post by bonkers on Feb 27, 2015 15:32:21 GMT
This is probably nothing, but just a bit concerned about one of my male budgies, he basically has a huge chest compared to the others (his brothers and sisters) and it is particularly big on his left side. It fluffs up huge too, I have taken a photo and attached it but it gets much bigger than the image shows. I have also had a feel and am not sure if it's just feathers or not: Apart from that he seems very happy, always chirping and bopping his head, perhaps he is just the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the bunch!
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Feb 23, 2015 22:52:16 GMT
yasmin
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Post by yasmin on Feb 27, 2015 19:35:34 GMT
How old is he? Is he behaving normally? Does it seem to grow and shrink back, then grow again?
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Feb 26, 2015 17:01:51 GMT
bonkers
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Post by bonkers on Feb 27, 2015 20:04:25 GMT
How old is he? Is he behaving normally? Does it seem to grow and shrink back, then grow again? He is 18 months old, yes he is acting normally (he's very energetic, sings and flies a lot). It doesn't shrink and grow unless he really fluffs himself up when sleeping etc. then it looks even bigger, it does seem to be getting bigger slowly in general as well. I will try and get more photo's of it looking particularly pronounced. Thanks for the reply.
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Post by Hezz on Feb 28, 2015 1:20:09 GMT
You would have to gently palpate the area to work out whether it is a growth or simply his feathers. Being pronounced more on one side is a bit of a worry.
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Post by starrymist on Feb 28, 2015 19:16:28 GMT
When my budgie puts on weight, it's his chest that puffs out. Actually, he's the heaviest he's ever been recently, too heavy (puzzling too as he's been more active recently & fed the same amount!). Maybe your budgie is just a fatty & that's where the weight shows up? Although the one side thing sounds worrying. Sorry I can't help.
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Feb 26, 2015 17:01:51 GMT
bonkers
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Post by bonkers on Jun 13, 2015 10:37:58 GMT
Quick update on this: I took him to the vet just to be sure, and was told there is nothing to be worried about. He is absolutely crackers though, funniest budgie I've ever had and has me in stitches regularly
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Post by birdguhl on Jun 13, 2015 10:44:14 GMT
That's good news, bonkers - glad to hear he is doing well. Tell us more about his antics... pics and vids too always go down a treat
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Post by budgiefriend on Jun 13, 2015 13:50:34 GMT
Good news! Such a cute guy. What is his name?
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Post by Hezz on Jun 14, 2015 1:19:30 GMT
Great news!
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Feb 26, 2015 17:01:51 GMT
bonkers
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Post by bonkers on Jun 14, 2015 9:20:38 GMT
That's good news, bonkers - glad to hear he is doing well. Tell us more about his antics... pics and vids too always go down a treat I will try and get some videos up Earlier today I was trying to listen to a song and he kept jumping on my shoulder picking the ear plug out, now he's hanging upside down on the ceiling light doing his best bat impression!
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Feb 26, 2015 17:01:51 GMT
bonkers
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Post by bonkers on Jun 14, 2015 9:21:48 GMT
Good news! Such a cute guy. What is his name? He's called Rio
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Post by birdguhl on Jun 14, 2015 9:49:18 GMT
Quite right, Rio - your owner should be paying attention ONLY to you, not some silly song! You sound like a great character - we look forward to hearing and seeing more!
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