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White poop in baby budgie nest box. Is it normal? When to clean?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

I have 4 baby budgies in a nest box. I saw some white coloured solid poop like thing in there. Is it baby's poop? When should i clean the nest box? Please help. Thanks.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 22nd, 2017

It's possible that is the baby bird poop. Most often the parents will take care of cleaning and can do a sort of technique where they press the stool to the nest wall to keep it "cleaner". I wouldn't disturb the babies until they are actively coming out of the nest and exploring on their own, which you can then use to remove the nest and clean it safely without injury a baby.

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