My budgie has ruffled feathers and runny poop. Is he sick? What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female
My budgie’s feathers are consistently ruffled and his poo is very runny, we think he might be sick. What do you think and what can we do?
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Published on November 3rd, 2018
Thanks for reaching out about Eclipse. By the picture, she appears hunched in posture, feathers fluffed and weak. These are common clinical signs of general illness. The runny stool is more likely more urine and lack of feces, due to not eating well. It is recommended you seek an visit with an avian veterinarian. Providing heat support in the mean time is often helpful. Good luck.
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Published on November 20th, 2016
It could be the food/new environment or Forest could be affected by a gastrointestinal infection. I would recommend a check up as antibiotics may be needed. I would wait other 48 hours to see if he will get used to the environment and food. If not improving a check up is needed.
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