My parakeet keeps scratching its dirty bottom. What could be wrong?

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Hi I have a parakeet who has been scratching his butt with his feet a lot it appears to be a little dirty down there but his poop seems fine just wondering what this could be. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | unneutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It could be that some stool is getting stuck, or that there is something causing irritation. Cleaning the area with a washcloth and checking for any wounds, redness, parasites, etc can alert you to any issues. Making sure Flint is on a balanced diet and isn't getting too many extra snacks can also help keep his stools passing with ease. If he continues to scratch or seems uncomfortable, a vet visit to rule out anything more serious is also a good idea.

My parakeet keeps scratching its dirty bottom. What could be wrong?

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