My bird has black liquid poop that turns the cage paper orange. Is it sick?

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At the bottom of my bird's cage in the waste tray, I've found black liquid ish droppings. It Bleeds through the paper in the tray making it turn orange. I think it might be Harmony although I'm not sure. There is still normal poop so surely only one of my birds is sick? What does black poop that makes the litter tray turn orange mean? My parents say we can't take them to a vet and will just have to let them pass on. 1st pic is harmony, 2nd is Amico, 3rd is their poop tray. Thank you for helping. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Black, tarry, or bloody stool can indicate issues such as a GI bleed, digestive upset, or even parasites. In some cases, adding in too many fruits or veggies, or even different colored pellets within your bird's diet can also change the color of the stool, so if your bird is acting normal except for the stool change, stopping all treats and extras beyond regular food, checking for any pellets in the food that may be a similar color, and seeing if it clears up may help. If your bird is ill in addition to the color change, such as acting listless, not eating or drinking, losing weight, etc, it would be best to have him seen by a vet, so it is a good idea to try and explain this to your parents. If your bird is ill, it is very cruel of them to not provide him with appropriate medical care, or to at least seek a humane euthanasia if he is suffering and they do not wish to treat the issue.

My bird has black liquid poop that turns the cage paper orange. Is it sick?

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