Advice please - Feather cyst

[gubbins]

Can anyone tell me what these are? The one on the left is newer than the right hand one. They aren't bothering him in any way, but when he's preening he doesn't do this area.
Any clues??
Thanks

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[BudgiesBuddy]

Hi Gubbins and welcome to forum

The picture is blur and I couldn't spot anything. Can you post a clear picture and describe what is it like.

[gubbins]

Hi, i'll try another photo. Also how do i add a photo to my profile (got the smiley face at the mo) thanks

[BudgiesBuddy]

Try these links

Avatar!!

How to upload your Avatar

[gubbins]

any better?

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[gubbins]

Not sure how to describe them, but the one on the right is about 1.5 inch long, looks as if there is a feather inside it, the other one is small, 1cm ish, again poss a feather in there. The area inbetween has no feathers. After browsing through this site, i was wondering if it's a feather cyst?? It's not bothering him though.

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[barrieshutt]

They are feather cysts Gubbins due to a feather growing internally , i remove them but take care there can be a lot of blood if not done correctly

[gubbins]

Thanks Barrie, sounds like i best take him to the vets then. Luckily we have one who knows about budgies in town

[BudgiesBuddy]

Mar 18, 2012 20:08:18 GMT gubbins said:

Thanks Barrie, sounds like i best take him to the vets then. Luckily we have one who knows about budgies in town

Wow, lucky you

[BudgiesBuddy]

Feather cyst is a common skin and feather condition in most pet birds. It happens when a new feather curls up under the skin and within the feather follicle. In other words, it fails to come out of the skin like other feathers. As the feather grows within the body/skin, a lump is caused by this in-growing feather. It continues to grow until the feather cyst becomes an oval shape or long swelling. Sometimes, it involves one or more feather follicles at a time.
Feather cysts are normally treated by vets. They surgically remove the infected or injured feather follicle. If the feather follicle is not removed surgically, the bird will continue to develop the feather cyst. Most experienced breeders treat their birds themselves.

[gubbins]

Hi BudgiesBuddy, we are lucky with the vet - he's treated one of my old budgies.
I did read on a post about someone dealing with a cyst themselves, but as the budgie is not tame and would rather eat your finger than let you hold him, think the vets best
Will phone in the morning and get him booked in. Hopefully i won't get bitten getting him out of his cage! LOL!

[gubbins]

Also, thanks for the link to the avatar link.
Put our current budgies on it

[BudgiesBuddy]

Mar 18, 2012 20:40:24 GMT gubbins said:

Hi BudgiesBuddy, we are lucky with the vet - he's treated one of my old budgies.
I did read on a post about someone dealing with a cyst themselves, but as the budgie is not tame and would rather eat your finger than let you hold him, think the vets best
Will phone in the morning and get him booked in. Hopefully i won't get bitten getting him out of his cage! LOL!

Yes vet is the best option for you. I just mentioned that breeders who are able to learn it from vets do it themselves.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Mar 18, 2012 20:41:56 GMT gubbins said:

Also, thanks for the link to the avatar link.
Put our current budgies on it

You're welcome

[gubbins]

well, took him to the vet today who gently pulled out the offending cysts
now i have a budgie who is sittng on the floor of his cage in a sulk! He has eaten some millet seed, but hasn't gone up to a perch yet.
Hopefully he will cheer up soon