Caden and rosette

[reyswoman]

I was given two budgies by someone who bought them at a pet shop. He bought two more and they had babies and he decided it was too much for him. My budgies are very loved but seem very quiet and am worried they may be sick. I can't afford to take them to a vet for a couple of weeks. So I'll explain what's wrong. First they are not talking or making any noise. Only when they fight. They seem to be scratching but I'm not sure what is normal and I'm worried about mites. I clean the paper daily, wash the cage weekly, and am in the process of getting them used to me. I've only had them for two days but rosette has a weepy eye and like I've said I'm a worrier!

[samwiseg]

Hi reyswoman and welcome

If they are fighting you need to separate them as soon as possible.

If you would be able to post up some pictures to help us see if we can tell what the problem is. If they have got mites, despite them being very small you would be able to see them.

If they do have mites, you need to treat them all with Ivermectin 0.1% also known as Stromectol in America. As for the one with the eye problem are you able to get some Golden Eye ointment in the States? As that may help with the eye problem.

We must stress that we are not avian vets here but pictures would be useful to give us some more of an idea

[Hezz]

A bit more info is needed: are they fighting as in blood and feathers flying, or squabbling as in beaking at each other and making a lot of noise? If there is damage being done, definitely separate them; if it is all noise and posturing leave them to sort themselves out.

How long have you had them, how long did the other person have them, are they used to being together, have they been paired with another at all, which two do you have, are they adults or some of the chicks, what are they scratching at?? (budgies give themselves a scratch quite often, and spend a lot of time preening themselves) ............. etc, etc
As for the weepy eye, a compress of a cold wet teabag (plain black tea) can be of help, as can washing the eye with a cold weak black tea solution. These can help in the short term, but a topical antibiotic (such as the Golden Eye ointment) may be necessary - please use this with discretion.

[reyswoman]

The other gentleman had them for about a month and as far as I know they have always been together. I haven't seen any blood but they both have a couple small bald spots. I have had them for four days. And they are finally getting better with me.i should be able to get the golden eye ointment online if not here where I live. I will try the tea compress first. I will try to post pics but I haven't quite figured everything out here yet. I also think the gentleman has them in too small of a cage. So I am looking to buy them a larger one.

[reyswoman]

Sorry I'm posting from a mobile and forgot a few questions. I did not take a baby he gave me a pair of juveniles who are not breeding age yet.i am having trouble uploading pics i do have a couple to show. please bear with me. i wasn't able to upload onto the thread, but i was able to upload to my avatar. If it's not too much trouble could you look at their pics there? Could you also let me know if you think they are males or females. I was told one male and one female.

[reyswoman]

I don't have a third party host to upload images from and it is not enabled to upload from my computer. How would I go about doing that?

[samwiseg]

Dont worry!

Try going on to www.tinypic.com to upload your picture (s) once you have the image code copy and paste the bottom code out of the list of four into the forum by selecting the picture button (top left of your post on the forum toolbar next to the picture of the clapperboard) paste your link in there.

I hope that makes sense!

[OP]

Hello and welcome to the forum. I have a burning question, what is your avatar please?

[reyswoman]

I'm sorry I was trying to upload a pic of rosettes eye but could not get a very good one as she is not hand tame yet.

[reyswoman]

[reyswoman]

<img style="max-width:100%;" alt="rosettes eye" src="">

[reyswoman]

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[reyswoman]

sorry for the size still learning about the photo thing.

[reyswoman]

thank you all for all your help! Caden and Rosette seem happy today, I put them in front of the window with the curtain open and they have been climbing and chirping away. They have even been eating the apples in front of me. I do wish they wouldn't fight so much. Caden seems jealous of Rosette eating anything! He(i think) chases her away every time he sees her.