Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 1lb
My budgie keeps picking at it's feathers and they are falling she is also losing feathers around the the eye she is often squinting or has her eyes closed
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Published on July 31st, 2017
These signs could be compatible with a mites infestation and possibly an upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation. Eyes squinting could be related to it as well as consequences of conjunctivitis or tear duct inflammation. I would recommend a check up to determine underlying cause of it and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
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Picking at the feathers can be due to a skin condition such as mites for example but it could also be a sign of an internal disease. regarding the eye it is probably due to an eye infection. i would recommend taking Lily to an avian vet specialist in order to get those problems checked and treated.
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