My budgie is fat, fluffed, and breathing heavy. Is it egg binding?

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My budgie before 2 days got "fat" instantly.Her feathers now are fluffed up,shes haevy breathing,shes trying to sleep. She cant reach her vent anymore so its dirty(shes trying with her claws but its ineffective. I went to a vet and he prescribed her a medicine.She can still fly but not that good.My other parakeet seems healthy and happy.Sometimes he preens her I can also see her organ from her vent .Is it illness or egg binding?? I would like to get a detailed answer if possible please. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, without an in person exam, it would be hard to say what exactly is going on. Egg-binding can definitely cause an obstruction and protrusion like pictured, as can issues with the vent being clogged with stool or underlying illness. If you suspect egg binding, you can try putting her in a warm water bath to help break up any stool crusted to her vent and to help the muscles to relax some to see if she can pass the egg. Since budgie eggs are so delicate I wouldn't recommend trying to remove it on your own as it can easily break inside her. Moving her to a hospital cage that is kept warm and with low perches/easy access to food can also help, as can catching her to help keep her vent clean and free of debris. I would also bring her back to a vet ASAP if the medication given is not helping.

My budgie is fat, fluffed, and breathing heavy. Is it egg binding?

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