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Why are my budgies and their babies having watery poop? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My baby budgies(in the nestbox) have loose poops. It's watery. All of them even their parents have loose stools. Is this okay? What should I do? Please help. thanks.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 11th, 2017

Birds will naturally have a bit of a watery stool (compared to say, dogs or cats), that usually has a solid and liquid component to it that dries quickly. If the stools are completely watery, discolored, or you're seeing signs of illness such as refusal to eat, weight loss, etc. it may indicate an issue such as a parasite or infection and should be checked out by a vet.

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    Answered By Todd Cecil

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 18th, 2019

    Thanks for reaching out about Lemon. Watery poop needs to be differentiated from urine or diarrhea. All parrots, including budgies, need to eat vegetables as a source of vitamins, as the seeds have little/none. A watery stool or increased urination, should be checked out about a veterinarian. It is hard to monitor appetite when housed with other birds, but don't recommend isolation yet, as that is stressful. Try and see a veterinarian, soon.

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