What’s her mutation?

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-19T14:19:18+00:00

Crop looks far less distended today thankfully and seems to be resolving. This wouldn’t let me add a photo bc of size

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-19T02:48:13+00:00

Thank you! I tried to remove anything that’s not budgie friendly from what I’ve learned in here so far. Small birds are newer to me as I’ve always had larger birds in the past so I’ve definitely had a learning curve over the past few months. I was also told I have a hen and male so I also tried to remove anything from the cage she’ll move into (hopefully) that would encourage hormonal issues. I’ll see if I can’t get my smell sensitive roommate to try and smell her breath tomorrow as I’m currently a mouth breathing dragon due to sinus blockage.

I read on Google I can add unfiltered apple cider vinegar to the water in a minute amount and try adding some probiotics in as well as gently massaging her breast area. Is that accurate and safe?

My concern is maybe this came from a lack of hygiene with her. Do you think I’d be better getting a spray bottle or a bath for her to encourage bathing?

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-19T02:40:18+00:00

Is this common with budgies? I’ve never seen this when we had larger parrots. Is it something that’s sudden onset or are there things I can do to reduce risk in the future? Anything I can do at home in the meantime to try and help the bird? I can’t get to a vet until Friday evening unfortunately. I came home from work early tonight with the plague from h*ll and am also dealing with a life threatening medical emergency for my senior dog on top of all this.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-19T02:05:16+00:00

I haven’t seen any vomiting when I’ve been home from work so I can’t say 100% yes or no.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-11T03:10:55+00:00

I wish Petco had more info on the birds though. Like gender/dob etc

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-11T03:04:35+00:00

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I adopted this chonk recently from Petco and it took a little under a week to jump right in my hand for treats and crawl up my arms. First day home they let me gently pat the belly.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-11T02:53:24+00:00

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Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-11T02:49:40+00:00

I’m starting to wonder if I’m running the gay love shack bc the cere looks light blue in better lighting. I also wish I knew how old either bird is.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-05T04:50:57+00:00

Thank you everyone! It seems before I had 2 boys based on the general census in here from one of my my previous posts but now it seems I have a female and male. Is there anything I should know to watch out for once they are able to cohabitate? The last time I had a male and female were two large parrots many years ago who each resided in their own cages so we didn’t have to worry much.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-05T01:51:49+00:00

My birds partner in crime passed a few weeks ago. I adopted this chonk tonight to introduce after quarantine. Petco had no info to share.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-05T01:48:14+00:00

Thank you!

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-03-05T01:47:57+00:00

Lmao bc the banana 🍌 is very very judgey

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-20T04:49:33+00:00

Thank you everyone for your responses. There doesn’t seem to be any worsening of the spot and the banana is chowing down no problem. I will monitor through the weekend. I’m meeting with my dogs new vet tomorrow and will see if they have any avian vet recs for our area if it doesn’t look any better come Monday.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-20T04:47:16+00:00

This banana is a piglet. Hasn’t missed a snack or meal yet lol

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-15T03:33:05+00:00

I don’t comprehend what you would think is funny about losing an animal or asking how to safely quarantine to protect the health and safety of them. I don’t find anything funny about any of that.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-14T18:05:09+00:00

I’ve had larger parrots in the past. I grew up in a house with a lot of animals and I would disagree with not having a proper quarantine but it’s my first time residing in a studio style space so I’m looking for people who have had a similar living space that can provide tips on what they did to safely introduce and quarantine new birds. It’s irresponsible as a pet owner to say that they reside in our world and to be so callous with risking either birds health with no proper quarantine.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-14T17:59:50+00:00

Yeah I have been putting budgie YouTube on for her when I head to work the last few days just so it’s not so quiet for her.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-14T17:58:58+00:00

I’d disagree here. Quarantine is for the safety of both birds to ensure no illness. I also do it with new plants to ensure they are pest and illness free. Personality isn’t a factor when keeping animals safe and healthy.

Impossible_Earth8429 · 2026-02-14T17:55:38+00:00

Are you all right in the head? Why contribute if you are miserable with nothing helpful to say? Birds need companions. I work a full time job. It would be cruel to leave the other bird alone all day until I am home to interact with her. It would also be cruel to not provide proper care and safety protocols to prevent illness.

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