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Why is my budgie fluffed up, has white flakes, and green watery poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

My budgie is all fluffed up and when he shakes small white balls are falling of him. His poop is also watery and green in color.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 25th, 2019

Harry is very sick, he is probably suffering from either a very severe respiratory infection or a fungal infection, you must take him to an avian vet specialist urgently in order to attempt to save his life.

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