Sick or With Eggs?

[StormyPica]

My female budgie, Picasso has had really large, watery poops that aren't just her normal 'morning poop. Now, I'm going to the vet, but I want to know if people think she's sick or about to lay eggs, I have 2 males (she sleeps in a different cage, but they free roam together for 12 hours a day. She has never let a male mate with her or even regurgitate to her, and I have no hormonal triggers other than a small, not very enclosed tent for my disabled budgie, Pepper. Picasso has never gone in it. Anyhoo, here is a pic of her poop, she gets 12-14 hours of sleep a night, healthy diet, and I clean her cage every other day (now every day).

 

[Laurasea]

Definitely abnormal....

If you knew her normal weight you could weigh her and see the weight increase with carrying eggs.
they don't have to breed to go into egg laying mode.
My male budgies are all feeling frisky hormonal......
Lightly running a finger on lower abdomen and between legs you might be able to feel an egg if it is an egg.

I don't know, but I don't like the green urine part, that often indicates infection. But with extra urates( the white part) and extra urine the wet part..could be kidney issue? The fecal part isn't runny so not diarrhea.

Extra warmth, and extra food till you find out.

 

[StormyPica]

Definitely abnormal....

If you knew her normal weight you could weigh her and see the weight increase with carrying eggs.
they don't have to breed to go into egg laying mode.
My male budgies are all feeling frisky hormonal......
Lightly running a finger on lower abdomen and between legs you might be able to feel an egg if it is an egg.

I don't know, but I don't like the green urine part, that often indicates infection. But with extra urates( the white part) and extra urine the wet part..could be kidney issue? The fecal part isn't runny so not diarrhea.

Extra warmth, and extra food till you find out.

Yes, for sure. We found an avian vet and are getting her in asap. She has gained some weight, from 35 to 38 grams (and she's a small budgie). She also is so, SO tired and I'm worried about that. We're going to the Exotic and Bird Vet of New England where they have one or two CAVs. It's hard to find vets in VT.

 

[Laurasea]

Ok , wonderful that you are great and getting her in and checked out. Let us know what vet has to say.

So let's hope it's just a normal girl making eggs. If so since she has healthy diet and great care, if eggs then good chance will lay a clutch normal. For budgies you don't pull eggs ( I'm pretty sure? They lay a set number?) So I'd keep her warm peaceful with a quiet spot to lay if she wants and that's what's going on, until you get her in and checked out. Offer millet ..

I'll be thinking of you guys , and hopefully everything will turn out fine.

You getting her in promptly, and because you have already provided good care is the best

 

[StormyPica]

Ok , wonderful that you are great and getting her in and checked out. Let us know what vet has to say.

So let's hope it's just a normal girl making eggs. If so since she has healthy diet and great care, if eggs then good chance will lay a clutch normal. For budgies you don't pull eggs ( I'm pretty sure? They lay a set number?) So I'd keep her warm peaceful with a quiet spot to lay if she wants and that's what's going on, until you get her in and checked out. Offer millet ..

I'll be thinking of you guys , and hopefully everything will turn out fine.

You getting her in promptly, and because you have already provided good care is the best

They don't lay a set number, anywhere from 2-8 eggs

 

[Laurasea]

Thank you , wasn't sure

 

[StormyPica]

Another question, should I get an enclosed nest? I don't want her to get egg bound (if that's what it is).

 

[Laurasea]

Has she shown any attention to a certain spot?

As for your question, I'm unsure.

 

[StormyPica]

Has she shown any attention to a certain spot?

As for your question, I'm unsure.

On her body - no, she's too tired

In the room - also no, for the same reason

 

[BirdyBee]

Does her belly look swollen? Does she eat excessively? Does her vent(aka cloaca) look swollen? Has she started showing aggressive behaviour? These are all signs of a budgie that is going to lay an egg.

 

[StormyPica]

Does her belly look swollen? Does she eat excessively? Does her vent(aka cloaca) look swollen? Has she started showing aggressive behaviour? These are all signs of a budgie that is going to lay an egg.

I don't think she has eggs, she has been eating less, skinnier, and still aggressive (per usual)

 

[Laurasea]

When do you see the vet?

 

[StormyPica]

I don't know yet, we were finding a CAV yesterday (she's gotta have the best care), but my father is calling today so I'll tell you later.

 

[Bluberrytheparakeet]

What was the outcome? Looks like you forgot to update us!

 

[StormyPica]

What was the outcome? Looks like you forgot to update us!

She was just sick. All my birds have an RI now.

 

[BirdyBee]

She was just sick. All my birds have an RI now.

What does RI stand for?

 

[StormyPica]

What does RI stand for?

Respiratory Infection

 

[Bluberrytheparakeet]

awwee! I hope everyone gets better!