I've had this parakeet for over 2-3 years. He's healthy, never had any type of issues. I spray him with water every day, give him seeds+lettuce and carrots.
Recently for the past few days he's been scratching at his belly/butt. At first when he did it i thought nothing of it, but recently he's been doing it a lot. The last time I seen this type of behavior in a parakeet was when my female budgie a few years back had an egg in her, and she'd always scratch at it with her foot
But this is a male bird. Anyone have any ideas on what it could be? I don't have enough money to go to the vet until I get my $ check in a few days.
Notes:
- There doesn't seem to be any noticeable growth anywhere
- His poop has gotten a bit larger, and watery
- He seems to be eating fine. Singing, making noises
- He usually starts to puff up and then scratch
- His flight doesn't seem to be affected.
Recently for the past few days he's been scratching at his belly/butt. At first when he did it i thought nothing of it, but recently he's been doing it a lot. The last time I seen this type of behavior in a parakeet was when my female budgie a few years back had an egg in her, and she'd always scratch at it with her foot
But this is a male bird. Anyone have any ideas on what it could be? I don't have enough money to go to the vet until I get my $ check in a few days.
Notes:
- There doesn't seem to be any noticeable growth anywhere
- His poop has gotten a bit larger, and watery
- He seems to be eating fine. Singing, making noises
- He usually starts to puff up and then scratch
- His flight doesn't seem to be affected.
