Why did my budgie's poop change color after switching to a new diet?

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I've had my budgie for 13 days now his poop was dark green and and rather firm his urates white and urine clear and dried blackish looking he was on a seed diet, I've changed his diet to a seed and pellet mixture when I got him A few days ago his poop turned light brown and is still firm yet mushy urates and urine still normal but it dries yellowish white At night when pooping its like before dark green and firm but after he wakes up and eats and drinks it goes brown and dries white, is this ok? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 4 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Diet changes can affect the stool, and if you're feeding any extras in addition to the diet change, this could be causing the change you are seeing. It is also possible that his current diet is causing some minor GI upset if it changes immediately after eating and then returns to normal. Other issues such as internal parasites can also cause stool changes, so ruling out and treating for any parasites may be a good idea. Removing any extras such as fruit and veggies and providing only his balanced diet for a few days may also help him adjust and his stool return to normal. If the problem persists, or you see any other symptoms or changes such as reduced eating/drinking, lethargy, etc, then seeking vet care in person to rule out any more serious issues is best.

Why did my budgie's poop change color after switching to a new diet?

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