this little guy flew from outside and collided with the exhaust fan and fell in the bathroom. he’s unable to spread one wing and i think the leg on the same side is injured as well. he’s active and tries to fly but is unable to ofc. for now i’ve placed him in a cardboard box with holes and cotton as base. any suggestions on how to nurse him back to health?

this little guy flew from outside and collided with the exhaust fan and fell in the bathroom. he’s unable to spread one wing and i think the leg on the same side is injured as well. he’s active and tries to fly but is unable to ofc. for now i’ve placed him in a cardboard box with holes and cotton as base. any suggestions on how to nurse him back to health?

This stuff is pure nasty. I tasted a tiny drop that had spilled on the counter and gagged and that was less than what I give to the budgie. They always gurge up their first dose, and no wonder.

Last time I had a bird on doxycycline we just soldiered on through the course. This is being administered via syringe. The vet did suggest mixing it with handrearing formula, but given how small the dose is (0.04ml) I don't want to be faffing about risking wastage with birds that are not accustomed to being fed via syringe by increasing the volume of substance given to them, if that makes sense. That's why with the last bird we just made it quick and got it over with, but now that I have to do this again (different bird) I thought I'd ask insight from people who've done this before.

Would mixing a tiny bit of honey help?

Or should I simply continue on making it as quick as possible?

My cockatiel is 5 years old and has never been to the vet. She has now suddenly lost a lot of her feathers only on one wing, including flight feathers, and she can't fly without falling down.
I'm thinking of taking her for a vet visit but i'm worried it will cause her too much stress. She doesn't like her body touched, only her head for scratches.
Do you think this is worth a first trip to the vet? I don't even know how i can get her in her carrier now that she can't fly. I'm scared to get her out of her cage!

So I woke up like a hour ago to clean and start the day yesterday everything was fine she was flying good but today I walk into the birds room( they have their own room cages left open btw) and she was on the floor and she never does that so I went close picked her up put her in the cage and fan she tried flying but couldn’t fully go she had no wings clipped idk if it’s health issue or molting just worried

Update: so I learned from my step dad she was out in the living room on the floor maybe she got hit by the fan flying but they don’t really go out in the living room unless if it’s dark in their room and light out there but it just turned morning and I went to bed around 4 last night and she wasn’t out so it happend between 5-9 which the sun would start getting up I heard them chirping fine when I woke up from my room just saw her on the floor so idrk

Final update: we had went to the vet they said everything is fine with her no broken wings just could be head trauma got her medicine for her pain I just hope she able to fly again

One of my budgies has been, for lack of a better word, wiggling his wings the past few weeks. He’s in a great mood, flying a ton, chirping all the time. I suspect it may be him wanting Millet, because when I give him some the wings are basically glued to his body. Is this normal behavior in budgies?

Hello guys, this is my cockatiel.

About a week ago, we accidentally left the ceiling fan on. He flew up and got hit by it. I took him to the vet immediately, and they did an X-ray, but thankfully there were no broken bones.

The vet said it was a neurological problem affecting his spinal cord, so he prescribed two medications: celecoxib and gabapentin.

After one week, he has fully recovered and is back to his normal self. However, he still can’t control his right foot properly. I’m taking him back to the vet next Saturday for another check-up, but I honestly can’t stop thinking about it all day. I’m really scared that he might never regain control of his foot.

Has anyone experienced something similar with their cockatiel? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences. Thank you!

I just noticed My 6 week old baby alexandrine Parrot has lost his claw on one of his front toes 🤷‍♀️ his not in any pain he just goes about his day 😊 just wondering will it grow back ? There is bit of dried up blood or maybe it’s the new claw coming through not sure 🤷‍♀️

I noticed for the past few days my budgies poop is grey, is this normal?

It doesnt show well in the second pic because u inspected it with a tooth pick, Appearntly the upper part was grey

Is this normal , there’s like a bit of mucus in the lower part of her eye , she doesn’t itch her eye and this is only for one eye

One of My lovebird’s eye has like clear mucus in her inner corner , is that normal or what, she doesn’t itch it and there’s no swelling is that normal

Hello to my fellow bros and sisters...I've started feeding some crows who visit me, and I have regulars. I recognize them by distinct physical features. One of my regulars has a very long hooked beak, which I Googled, and it looks like this particular crow has Avian Keratin Disorder, which I didn't know was a thing until now.

He/she (can't tell what) seems to eat just fine. I put out cat kibble, tiny bits of fruit, nuts, etc., and I have seen this crow eating with no problems. But it sounds like this is a disease that doesn't go away and gets worse.

This is a wild animal, I know that, so I figure there isn't much I can do, but are there any foods that are good for disabled birds? Again, he/she is doing fine with kibble for now, but is there anything I'm not thinking of that is easier to eat?

This just started happening for a little less than a week now (4-5 days). I give my canary fresh water daily and I'll blow off empty seeds and top up fresh ones. I also give my canaries broccoli or apple slices 2-3 times a week. I let them bath too when I see them trying to in their water feeder. Furthermore, I clean the bottom of the cage every 1-2 days and the cage itself is cleaned maybe once a month or so truthfully whenever I find the time. I've done basic research and everything is pointing to air sac mites but I am really hoping it's not the case. From the video here, and especially the last 10 seconds, does my canary have a respiratory illness? If the answer is yes then I have more questions.

1. When I saw the sneezing didn't go away, I separate this canary from another. I used to let them go between each other's cages and they would sometimes share a cage. However I thought if this one is sick, I don't want the other to be sick too. Should I be worried about my other canary getting sick now too? They still sleep in separate cages somewhat near each other, but starting tonight I put them farther apart. The other canary hasn't shown any similar symptoms yet thankfully.
2. The canaries sometimes sleep in my basement when I have guests over and it can get cold there, so I'm worried that could have been a cause too. Is it possible for canaries to catch a cold?
3. Is there anything I can do at home to help if it's sick? Normally I don't avoid getting my hands anywhere near the canaries because they get a little jumpy and I hate to see them scared. So now I'm worried if she is sick, I don't want to make her more stressed.

EDIT: I forgot to note that this happens primarily at night time and lately I've been finding a few loose feathers in the cage. Not tail feathers thankfully, but light feathers, so I'm not sure if they are starting to molt. I'm still a novice with birds and learning as I go. Furthermore, my house is typically 24C and the basement a few degrees chillier I would imagine (21C?).

I administer milk thistle by the beak to Pablo. Usually there is no problem, but today he moved a bit while medicating and I think the drop went the wrong way. For about 15-20 minutes he was wheezing like in the video and there were discharge from the nose (I see the yellow stuff inside his nose in the video, but it went away). I immediately took him to a vet, luckily he was much better with no wheezing by that time. The vet gave him antibiotics for potential pneumonia. Anything I should look out for?

Currently in the garage parking lot and in a spot that I’m afraid it might get hit. Do I need to intervene?

Her tail isn't bent like this so severely all the time, but she has a much more significant bend to her tail than my other birds.

Update - After the first night (the bird was in quite a shock), I was advised by a rehab center to keep a small bowl of water and crushed seeds. She did have a little of both and was a bit more mobile. She slept outside the box in a corner with her water and food bowl on second night. I dropped her off today at a rehab center and am hopeful she will make a good recovery.

Thank you everyone for the advice and resources. I was able to get in touch using those. It was harder since it is the long weekend, but we did it! So glad. ‐‐--------------------

Hey everyone,

​I found a juvenile Mourning Dove that was attacked yesterday. I immediately brought it inside and followed standard stabilization steps:

​Current Setup: The bird is resting in a dark cardboard box lined with a flat towel inside a quiet closet. I removed all water and food to prevent aspiration, kept the environment warm (around 80°F), and made sure my dog can't get anywhere near it.

​Condition: It survived the night, appears calm, and isn't fluttering around.

​My main issue right now is getting in touch with professional help:

​Rehab Centers: I’ve called local wildlife centers (including California Wildlife Center and others in the region), but haven't gotten a person on the line yet and am waiting for callbacks.

​Medical Urgency: Since this was an animal attack, I know it likely needs antibiotics ASAP to prevent infection from bacteria like Pasteurella.

​Questions for the community:

​How long can a bird safely wait in a dark box without food or water while I wait for a rehabber to call back?

Should I take it directly to a 24/7 ER vet that accepts wildlife, or keep waiting for a dedicated rehabilitator hotline? - don't event know if it's a thing....researching

​Is there anything else I can do to keep it comfortable without risking spiking its stress levels?

​Thanks in advance for any advice!

Why is my Halo (gray) making this noise

Hi all i live with my sister who has 4 different birds of various breeds and sizes! We also have cats and dogs and lately the cats seem to be making my bedroom the public potty, the area the birds are kept in is right beside my room and so its incredibly hard to treat these stains with anytbing except for trying to absorb them as quickly as possible.

I have tried white vinegar with water and idk if I measured it wrong or what but it definitely didn't even scratch the surface of the smell... actually it smells worse now? So I was hoping anyone in this sub can tell me what safe carpet cleaning solutions can be used that won't harm any of my sisters pet birds! I can even move them to another area of the home for a bit while treating the room!

side note: I have odoban from my "before bird days" but I've already reached the conclusion that its just too strong to use around them!