Budgies are small, but it doesn't mean that they are fragile or breakable; it is just that they can get into trouble very easily. See if there is any change in the bird's droppings it could get watery or loose, and even the color might be different. If the feathers fluff up constantly, and that too, on the back, between the budgie's wings, then, it is time to rush 6 signs that will tell you whether your bird is sick = = Health Care in an avian vet. This is considered to be one of the most critical signs of your pet's illness. If there is immense discoloration on the feathers, on top of the nostrils, with or without excessive sneezing, this could indicate a respiratory infection. Are there seeds in your budgie's droppings? If your answer is 'yes', your bird could be sick. Do you find any difference in your budgie's temperament? Do your observe listlessness? Is your usually active and cheerful bird very quite and silent? Such behavior should not be ignored. Budgies could either over-eat, or simply not eat at all, when they are sick. You cannot miss this one. If you think that your budgie is not acting normal, or if you feel that something is not quite right about it, and also observe one or more of the signs mentioned above, don't delay paying the avian vet, a visit. It could prove crucial, in saving your budgie's life. Okay, now that you know your bird sick, what do you do? To begin with, don't panic. = = = = Health Care The following section on care for sick/injured budgies should help you. A sick bird losses quite a substantial amount of energy and resources, just to keep up its body temperature. So, what you can do is, provide that much needed warmth and heat, in order to help the bird deal with the illness. You can cover the top of the cage and, also, the other three sides. Apart from this, a heating pad should be placed under half the cage. It is suggested that the temperature be regulated to go past 85 degrees Farenheit. And once the bird begins to pant, you could gradually back it off. As your budgie recovers, lower the temperature, slowly, (no more than 5 degrees, at a time), until it is back to room temp. Care for your sick/injured budgie Heat Health Care Make sure you put your budgie's cage in a draught-free zone. Humidity In cases of respiratory involvement, humidity is extremely important. This is because it helps ease breathing and keeps the air passages moist, and without any obstruction. |