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Post by mintysowner on May 4, 2021 19:44:38 GMT
Sky’s lipoma has still been growing, and the other day I noticed she had obviously scratched it and it bled a bit as it was over the cage. It has all healed now. However, she’s been having HUGE poops, I’ve literally never seen them this big, she’s been laying down more (I just assumed this was because of the lipoma), but she’s also been ripping up newspaper in their cage and then scratching at the paper as though she’s nesting. Her breathing has been a bit laboured too. I’ve kept in contact with her vet who has now said about bringing her to see him tomorrow/Thursday as he’s not sure if something is brewing. Her and Sol are very lovey-dovey, has Sol got her pregnant?! I have tried to feel her vent etc. but she is also VERY bitey, much more than usual, but also crazy hyper when she’s out of her cage like she has a new lease of life and is on a mission. Any thoughts?
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Post by Hezz on May 5, 2021 5:31:59 GMT
With only a description to go on, and you have a vet visit organised anyway, it would be remiss for anyone to try to give you a definitive answer there, Becca. Big poops can be due to an egg, but can also be caused by a foreign growth so the lipoma may well be to blame. What colour is her cere?
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Post by mintysowner on May 5, 2021 8:18:02 GMT
Thanks Hezz, I managed to get her an appt for 4pm today so will see what he says. Her cere is actually probably the least crusty looking it has ever looked! It’s still the same light ish brown. How would the lipoma make her do huge poops is it just the positioning of it maybe? That did cross my mind. I guess I was just concerned as she has been ripping up paper a lot, but maybe she is in pain/discomfort? Honestly who knew how much anxiety a little bird could give you! I’ll feel better once she has been checked over xx
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on May 5, 2021 16:38:35 GMT
Good luck at the vet - hope its nothing to worry about or very minor. Please let us know what the vet says. I recently tuned into a webinar and the vet talked about parrot reproduction including budgies. In case you are interested, here's the link:
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Post by mintysowner on May 5, 2021 19:49:32 GMT
Thank you tweetiepiesmom I will definitely give that video a watch! Sky had her vet appt today, he’s almost certain she isn’t pregnant, but as her and Sol have been extremely lovey dovey recently he thinks maybe it’s just her hormones and she is almost acting like she is wanting to have chicks (ripping up the paper, big poops etc.). However her lipoma has grown a lot in a short space of time so he thinks it may be sooner rather than later that I will have to have her put to sleep she has poor breathing as well so he feels that isn’t helping as she isn’t particularly strong to carry the lipoma weight. Sky has been through such a lot and I knew some day I’d have to let her go, so it’s very sad she is deteriorating but I don’t want to let her become uncomfortable and in pain. She’s still showing a lot of her normal self still though so I will see how she goes, I just worry how Sol will cope without her.
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Post by mintysowner on May 5, 2021 19:56:31 GMT
I was spying on them last night
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on May 5, 2021 20:06:06 GMT
Awww, sweet video. I love it when they preen each other. So sorry to hear about Sky. You are there with her and watching how she is doing. When the time comes, you'll know. In the meantime, I hope you all when enjoy your time together.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on May 5, 2021 22:20:08 GMT
What a lovely video, they are so sweet together.
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Post by willowsmum on May 5, 2021 22:33:26 GMT
Such a lovely video. It's good that Sky is still her normal self and enjoying life as much as she can. They are such a sweet pair
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Post by Hezz on May 6, 2021 0:04:49 GMT
Make the most of your time together - lots of TLC from you both, but nothing can really prepare you for that inevitable moment. I hope you and your vet have a good relationship as this can help a LOT in knowing when the time is right. I’m hoping you have plenty of time together still, but take every day as a bonus. Hugs to you both. Xxx
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Post by mintysowner on May 6, 2021 13:36:02 GMT
Thanks so much all of you. The vet explained that once it starts to get even bigger it can bleed and then as it heals may start to ulcerate at which point it would be time, i don’t want her to be in pain and I’m always with her so at least I know her well enough to know when is the right time. I know I may sound like I’m worrying too soon as Sky is still around but should I be concerned about Sol being left by himself? He really does love Sky and so I do worry how he will be without her, he’s literally her shadow. xx
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2021 13:45:25 GMT
Oh look at how precious they are! ❤
I'm sorry that she's not well and she may not be with you for much longer.
As for Sol, you'll only really know when the time comes. It's to be expected that he will likely be a little low for a while, as they are clearly close, but you'll have to see whether he comes out of the grieving stage and is happy again or not. I've yet to lose a budgie whilst having multiple though, so I don't know what it's actually like. I can only go off of stories.
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on May 6, 2021 17:14:37 GMT
I have read posts here where someone had two budgies and one died so they were left trying to decide to get another companion for the budgie. I think it does depend on the personality of the budgie. My Tweetie Pie is still very skittish and timid. He follows Buddy's lead. I think if Buddy were to die, I'd have to get Tweetie Pie a friend. Buddy is more outgoing and doesn't hesitate to come to me. If Tweetie Pie were to die, I think he might do OK as a lone bird but I'd have to see how he does. So for now, don't worry about it, see how Sol does by himself and then you can decide.
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Post by suesbird on May 6, 2021 17:21:16 GMT
I remember you getting her, just enjoy. Pip fine on his own and he used to do the same with Jo.
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Post by Hezz on May 6, 2021 22:03:48 GMT
Regarding how Sol will cope, you won’t really know until the time comes. He may become more bonded with you, or he may need another budgie friend. Give him time to grieve and keep watch to see if he appears to remain depressed or whether he is prepared to move on and continue life.
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