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Post by mona on Feb 3, 2021 5:00:20 GMT
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Feb 3, 2021 15:38:07 GMT
Curious - I don't know anything about it but am interested what the experts will say. Has she been breeding, would that have anything to do with it?
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Post by mona on Feb 4, 2021 3:53:27 GMT
Yes, she has a committed mate.. She hasn't laid any eggs though. She had loosemotions months back.. I'm doubtful that would impact her now..
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Post by Morgan on Feb 5, 2021 7:30:34 GMT
I don’t know either. Just bumping it up  I was also thinking maybe it could be related to breeding. Or perhaps this happens to older hens? Though I haven’t specifically heard of it. |
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Feb 5, 2021 20:35:47 GMT
Let's tag Hezz and see if she's got any thoughts about it. |
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Post by Hezz on Feb 6, 2021 1:14:15 GMT
It could be something, or it could be nothing. It is possible that the hen has been having softer poops than normal which may get stuck to the vent feathers, and the bird will then try to dislodge these poops causing the feathers to be pulled out at the same time - budgie poop sticks like the proverbial once dry if it was softer and more moist than normal at the time of being vented. There will be an underlying reason for the poops being this way, but that could be almost anything. Hold off the greens and anything sweet for a few days and see if there is any improvement.
If her poops are all good, I hesitate to write this ... it could be a kidney issue (not sure why this affects the vent feathers, maybe because the kidneys are not removing all the toxins as they should do). It may be some sort of gut infection, as well, in which case a course of something like Baytril may be all that is needed.
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Post by mona on Feb 6, 2021 20:38:44 GMT
Thank you for the inputs... We will take a look at everything that has been mentioned Hezz. Will check her overnight poop after stopping greens..and if poop seems okay, maybe I'll try to get in touch with the avian vet I had consulted for my birdies.. |
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Post by Hezz on Feb 7, 2021 0:56:54 GMT
Thank you for the inputs... We will take a look at everything that has been mentioned Hezz. Will check her overnight poop after stopping greens..and if poop seems okay, maybe I'll try to get in touch with the avian vet I had consulted for my birdies.. I think consulting with a vet is a good idea, as there are so many very different issues that might be the cause. I’m not sure how a video link up can help if the vet can’t do a physical exam for things like a kidney malfunction, or tumour, but maybe there is a way to get around that. Are you able to get old of any probiotics? Even those made for humans can be used. If there has been an underlying gut infection, perhaps the gut flora has been knocked out of synch so that the good bacteria are not predominant, but instead one of the lesser bacteria has taken over. That is only one possibility, but worth trying as you have nothing to lose and it won’t be harmful to the little hen at all. |
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Post by mona on Feb 10, 2021 7:49:15 GMT
Thank you for the inputs... We will take a look at everything that has been mentioned Hezz. Will check her overnight poop after stopping greens..and if poop seems okay, maybe I'll try to get in touch with the avian vet I had consulted for my birdies.. I think consulting with a vet is a good idea, as there are so many very different issues that might be the cause. I’m not sure how a video link up can help if the vet can’t do a physical exam for things like a kidney malfunction, or tumour, but maybe there is a way to get around that. Are you able to get old of any probiotics? Even those made for humans can be used. If there has been an underlying gut infection, perhaps the gut flora has been knocked out of synch so that the good bacteria are not predominant, but instead one of the lesser bacteria has taken over. That is only one possibility, but worth trying as you have nothing to lose and it won’t be harmful to the little hen at all. Yes, we have access to probiotics for humans available.. We can give that a try too. We have stopped the greens and checking on her poop. Her poop is softer than normal.. I did deep clean everything in their cage and disinfected with vinegar too.. My mom had some plastic toys, which we changed to all natural toys and perches.. My home town is a small town where the non avian vet is available only once a week. Expecting any other facility over here is difficult. We'll try to do the best we can. Yeli is a sweetheart.. Hoping nothing is serious with her.. During covid last year, the birdie seedmix was also not available here, weren't in stock at home for 7 birdies and we ordered some from amazon once online deliveries started.. their seed mix has changed multiple times and now they are back to their old seed mix. Wondering if that could have disturbed her system.. |
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Post by Hezz on Feb 11, 2021 0:37:29 GMT
Some birds, like some humans, are more susceptible to digestive changes than others. It may simply be this. Given what you have said, my best guess is that her softer poops are sticking and her kicking or pecking them off is pulling the feathers. If she is able to clean and clear herself, this is the important thing, but I would keep an eye on her just to be sure that she continues to do so. Checking her once a day should suffice.
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Post by mona on Jun 18, 2021 7:54:50 GMT
I couldn't update on this thread back then.. Yeli had softer poops.. She was de-wormed and later put on an antibiotic after that, based on vet consultation.
She has recovered and doing well. She's back to a naughty, curious and bossy birdie again.. Thank you for helping us out with her. 🧡
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