(sad update) Preparing for a sick Budgie

[Amy Pierce]

Today I was asked if I knew someone who would euthanise a budgie they'd been giving. Apparently, the bird has warts all over her face, as well as a mis-aligned beak, and they thought it would be kinder to put her to sleep. I don't have any other knowledge on the bird, and would just like to get some ideas on what the problem could be. I would like to give the little thing a chance rather than just sending it to be euthanised straight away. I'm going to keep it seperated from my other birds, rather than risk spreading a disease. I thought perhaps scaly face mites? If anyone has any ideas and/or solutions, please let me know! I will post pics for a better 'diagnosis' when I get her

 

[Anne & Gang]

sounds like scaley face mites...look at this birds-online.de/gesundheit/gesparasiten/grabmilben_en.htm paste that into your browser...actually you can google it scaley face mites in budgies and lots of sites come up with recommendations of how to treat...

 

[Lady Jane]

Wishing you the best for this little bird in your hands. Just be prepared for anyone with a sick budgie to bring it to you once the word gets out.

 

[Amy Pierce]

Thanks @Anne & Gang , have found a few very good sites @Lady Jane , word is already out that I'm taking on any kind of birds Luckily I live in a very small town, so the record so far is 4 birds in 1 week. VERY tiring, but I can honestly and truly say I love it!

 

[Amy Pierce]

Its been 2 days and I still haven't gotten the budgie. Everyday I'm worrying because I know I can try treat her but instead the people are keeping her and allowing her to struggle! I wish they would just let me have her now I suppose it is their bird but I just want her to be alright

 

[Amy Pierce]

I got the budgie this evening. She is not in a good way. She has terrible warts on her face and her feet are twice the size she could be. It looks like she is missing a few claws as well, but its difficult to tell with all the swelling and dry skin. Judging by her beak, I am very worried that she could have PBFD. It is very misshapen and both mandibles have grown abnormally. She is somehow still managing to eat. Her feathers do no look healthy either. Tomorrow I will get her medicine to try treat the scaly face and leg, and see what I can do about her beak. It hurts my heart to see such a little thing in such a bad condition

The pics aren't very good quality. I will try get some better ones so it's easier to see. At the moment I'm keeping her in a separate room, and disinfecting my hands and anything else I have used to prevent spreading it to my other birds.



Please let me know what you think. I am just desperate to help the little thing

 

[Lady Jane]

Aww she sounds and looks very ill. Sorry I have no idea how to help her medically.

 

[Anne & Gang]

She does look like she is in a very bad way..hopefully the scaly mites medicine will help..try getting her a platform perch too..you can even make one out of plywood...about 4 or 4 inches thick and running the length of the cage..and put a soft bottom in the cage..poor little thing.

 

[BeakyBird]

Looks like the little lady may also have scissors beak?
How to Take Care of Your Bird's Beak

 

[Vegemite]

OMG! That poor sweet baby. I have no comment on the previous owners treatment of the budgie but people could probably guess my thoughts. I so hope something can be done to help, s/he deserves a quality life after previous neglect. THANK YOU FOR HELPING THIS LITTLE ONE.

 

[CheekyBeaks]

Poor little baby, The scaley mites will effect the beak growth like this as well as the issues on her feet, if her feathering is in good condition I wouldn't suspect PBFDV as being a cause of the beak issues but it is worthwhile having her tested if her history isn't known or is vague to ensure the safety of you flock.
I would recommend a vet visit, while the treatment you have for the mites will clear it up she may need a beak trim to help get her on track. Mites are usually a secondary cause to either other illnesses, stress, poor conditions etc...

 

[Amy Pierce]

Looks like the little lady may also have scissors beak?
How to Take Care of Your Bird's Beak

Thanks @Zei , I hadn't even thought of that possibility yet!

 

[Amy Pierce]

Here are some clearer pics of the little lady. She is not too comfortable with human contact so I had to towel her. She tried to bite but can't do much with that beak. I am also planning on finding out more details regarding the backyard breeder she came from. I'm hoping to report them because this is no way for a bird to live. It is absolutely shocking that she was allowed to get to such a bad state

 

[Renae]

My goodness, that is one of the worst cases of scaly face I have ever seen, poor baby. She is lucky to be in great hands with you now though, sending lots of good thoughts!

 

[Amy Pierce]

Shame, my little lady has had a bit of a tough day. But she is getting medicine now so hopefully it will relieve some of the discomfort she's in. I will take her to have her beak filed soon, but it looks like it will never be quite right, looks as though her jaw may have been broken at one stage. She is healthy as far as weight goes, so she is obviously not battling to eat, which I'm so relieved about!! Unfortunately I cannot give her time to trust me before I start handling her, she needs treatment ASAP. She was also brought to me with her cage mate, who most probably has scaly face too, but isn't showing signs as they've only been together for about a week or two. The owners want him back, but I will have to separate the two and treat the healthier one as well before I will return him, as I don't want him infecting any other birds.

In the mean time, does anyone have any names for the little green lady??

 

[Amy Pierce]

My budgie's feet are already starting to show an improvement The dry bits of skin are falling off, and the feet are looking pinker and healthier! And even more good news, both budgies are being rehomed and will be staying with me 2 new additions to my feathered family!

 

[GuineaPigster]

Awww! I can't thank you enough for saving this baby! She sure is a brave warrior!
Her feet are looking MUCH better!

 

[GuineaPigster]

BTW, I like the name Breighlee. it means "ray of hope".

 

[Amy Pierce]

BTW, I like the name Breighlee. it means "ray of hope".

I LOVE this name!! Thank you! My special little Breighlee

 

[SandraK]

Emmy for Emerald?