My blue parakeet has had some feathers ruffled the last few days and when I started looking closer at it I realized I could see something under the feathers and in the last few days these 2 lumps or cyst popped up and I have no clue what they are or how to begin treatment for my bird. I’ll post a few pictures of the cysts as best a shot I could get my bird won’t let me go anywhere near the cyst or lumps so I’m worried that it’s hurting or causing a lot of irritation.
Parakeet has a cyst or lump
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Welcome to the forums, @Gdk2005, but I'm so sorry to see the problem with your budgie that has brought you here. It looks to be something that would be causing your bird a fair degree of discomfort and in my opinion warrants a visit to an avian vet for a hands-on examination, diagnosis and treatment. It could be one of several conditions really and it's difficult to say from here exactly what it might be and to recommend the correct remedy. Just in case you are not already acquainted with an avian specialist near you, the link below might help you to locate one ....
Avian Vet Resources
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I hope this helps and I wish you and your little one all the very best!
Oh no! I would most definitely see a vet ASAP. I hope your budgie gets better soon!
