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My budgie bled a bit, but it stopped. Should I worry or see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My budgie has little patch of blood , I examen him and couldn’t find the source , he hasn’t bled anymore but should I take him for a check up or what is something I could do

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2019

I would not worry about it unless the bleeding persists. It could have been a mild injury or trauma to a feather follicle. As long as he is acting normally I would just monitor it. If it continues to bleed or looks worse at any time then get him to your vet for an exam.

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