PinkSparkleLps
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- Apr 15, 2024
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- Parrots
- Parakeets
These are my budgies Sundew (blue + yellow male) and Winter (white + blue female)
Iāve been very worried about Winter lately, and have been wondering if sheās sick at all. I know itās difficult to spot until itās almost too late (my previous 2 budgies hid their illnesses really well) and iām concerned on whether itās serious or if iām thinking of the worst case scenario.
Iāve had Winter for about 4 years now. Iāve noticed how much smaller she is than Sundew (though iām unsure if it means anything) and I think sheās more hunched over when sitting on the perch whereas Sundew seems to sit straight up. Sheās as vocal as ever though and still climbs and moves around as she normally would. The feathers on her head seem to be messy and unpreened. Sheās never really let either Prism (one of my old birds) or Sundew touch her much even though she likes to go where they do, but sheās rubbed her head on things to get rid of the wax herself before.
Iām aware budgies live on average of 5-8 years and iām worried that sheās on her way out. I canāt take her to a vet as I canāt drive myself and donāt have the money, and my parents say itās too expensive (even though getting birds was their idea in the first place).
I just want to know if she still has longer to be here or if I should start mentally preparing myself for when she goes away.