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My cockatiel laid eggs, now she's unwell and has black poop.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female

my cockatiel laid five infertile eggs and now she is not feeling well after bath and doing black poop but she is eating food regularly and sit on one leg but she is not as much active i dont understand what to do i m in india and there is no any vet for birds

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2019

Palpate her abdomen as she could be egg bound. Provide a warm environment in the 80-85 F range. Very dark green feces is usually anorexia but black feces is melena (digested blood) and needs veterinary attention. A dog/cat vet might be you're only choice. Try offering water and food through a syringe but make sure to do it slow to prevent aspiration. Good luck.

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