French Molt Cage Contagious

claire
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French Molt Cage Contagious Mar 17, 2014 18:52:30 GMT puglin likes this

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Post by claire on Mar 17, 2014 18:52:30 GMT

I have a budgie with French Molt, she was born as such and I have researched the condition and understand it with regards to other birds and infection. She initially had a high cage and started toppling off the perch more so we have downgraded. Her old cage has been thoroughly cleaned and washed with bird cage disinfectant. Can I pass the cage on to someone with healthy birds or would there remain a risk of them being infected? Also any recommendations for our budgie, Billie, would be appreciated. Initially she was just missing flight and tail feathers but now her body has lots of bald patches. In herself she's quite happy but if there was any mineral additives or food that is better for her I'd like to know.

Nov 21, 2012 14:59:19 GMT mizloco Budgie Addict Oh my I'm a budgie addict...just one more thing to the list! Posts: 3,195	French Molt Cage Contagious Mar 17, 2014 21:20:10 GMT via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mizloco on Mar 17, 2014 21:20:10 GMT Welcome to the forum Claire. There are a few members with french molt budgies on here and they will share their experiences with you shortly I'm sure. Just wanted to say hi.

Oct 10, 2011 14:42:08 GMT budgiefriend Budgie Addict Posts: 2,636	French Molt Cage Contagious Mar 17, 2014 21:26:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by budgiefriend on Mar 17, 2014 21:26:15 GMT Welcome, Claire. You will find the people on this forum to be very helpful. They will give you ideas so Billie will have a happy life with you.

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French Molt Cage Contagious Mar 18, 2014 0:27:59 GMT

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Post by Hezz on Mar 18, 2014 0:27:59 GMT

Hi and welcome, Claire and Billie. The cage, given a good clean, which you have done, will be fine for another budgie.

As for supplements to give Billie, the only thing I can recommend is a high-protein diet, as feather growth and development require a lot of energy from the bird. The best forms of protein available for budgies, I can think of, is either hard-boiled egg or eggfood which is a commercial dried food which can be moistened and served up as a paste or sprinkled dry over her seed. Small amounts of cooked chicken, if she will eat it. How old is Billie? You could also try giving her a probiotic for a week or two, as well, at least then her digestive system will be in as good working order as possible.

We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call.

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Nov 18, 2012 0:31:08 GMT birdguhl Budgie Addict Posts: 2,709	French Molt Cage Contagious Mar 23, 2014 22:42:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by birdguhl on Mar 23, 2014 22:42:04 GMT Hi Claire - welcome to you and your budgie. I have a budgie with Beak and Feather Disease, and another with liver disease (and two others) and this is their main feed: www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/education/harrisons-videos/

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