Stinky Poop ???

[Boysmom]

My blue front pair came to me on a seed only diet. I have successfully gotten them onto Roudybush pellets, but they have developed stinky poop. I am having to change their liner every 2 days or it stinks up the bird room, where the others I change 2 times weekly. Should I be concerned or could this be from the diet change ? They appear healthy and havent lost any weight. My Avian vet had surgery and is out of commission at the moment and I really dread having to trust another vet if it is unnecessary.

 

[Aquila]

When I first got my blue front and changed his food, his poop seemed stinky too, so as long as it looks healthy, I wouldn't worry about it immediately, give it a few days and see if it gets any better.

 

[Boysmom]

It's been stinky for over a week, but appears normal. They didnt have stinky poop while on seeds, as I waited a week to let them settle before I changed their diet. I may try a little aloe detox in their water and see if that helps.

 

[MonicaMc]

Wonder if milk thistle might help? Do believe it is found in an aloe detox, but not sure if it's strong enough.


It's possible that a diet change, if done too quickly, may be upsetting their systems. I would advice gram stains if you can get them done, though.

 

[MeganMango]

Sounds like the food switch changed the microflora of their gut. I agree that you should get it tested to assess the bacteria strains/levels if possible.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

bird poo shouldn't smell, I'd get them checked out just in case.

 

[Aquila]

You can try a bit of yogurt, my Amazon loves to have a few bites while I'm eating, and it can help add some good bacteria back in. Can also try a supplement like Prime or Missing Link's avian formula. I use Prime and it does contain active bacteria, though I only use it intermittently.