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Why is my budgie's poop stuck to her vent, watery, and she's fluffed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 0.0485 lbs

My Budgie's poop sticks to her vent . Some times it's even WHITE. Today she had watery droppings in morning and from then all what she pooped is stuck on her vent. She sits fluffed up some times . Eats and drinks normally. I fed her millet,

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on September 26th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Dub and including a photo. Intestinal infections, metabolic concerns (liver, renal), malnutrition, egg binding are just a few of the possibilities. A veterinary visit should be scheduled to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Accumulation of feces is a sign she is too sick to turn around and groom herself. Her cloacal area should be washed in warm water several times daily as accumulation of feces can lead to secondary skin infections. Millet as a sole diet is greatly deficient in multiple nutrients and vitamins. The diet needs to be improved for all birds. Good luck.

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