My budgies are sick and dying with tail bobbing. No vet nearby. Help!

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Hiya I recently brought an aviary of budgies and have noticed a few are looking off. Ive lost two already and have the other two that weren't looking well inside in a small cage. Tail bobbing and faces are stained. I dont have any local bird vets. Please help. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for your question, and I am sorry that you are losing birds in your collection. With the multiple losses that you are experiencing, I would suspect that there is an infectious process occurring (such as a bacterial infection, parasites, etc). You can attempt to provide supportive care through ensuring the cages are very clean, a proper diet, and adequate ventilation, but this may not be enough to prevent additional losses. There are services that allow for clients to submit their animals that have passed away for a necropsy (essentially an autopsy for animals). This may be an option for you. These are often associated with universities that have veterinary schools. They have instructions for handling and shipping online oftentimes, or you can call for instructions as well. I hope that gives you a place to start, and I wish you the best of luck.

My budgies are sick and dying with tail bobbing. No vet nearby. Help!

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