(Before anyone reads this I'm planning on taking them to the vet sometime in October, so I will be visiting an avian vet, I just need some experiences/advice on what people might think these issues are. )
I have a budgie named Manny who doesn't have tail feathers - after doing some research I've concluded that this corresponds with some type of liver trouble that I'm helping fix by getting him from a seed-only diet to the pellets/veggies/sprouts he eats now.
All three of my birds' droppings have changed dramatically since I've changed them over to pellets and veggies. I was thinking it may be because I feed them colored pellets (which is subject to change) and their mineral block is strawberry, and I tried out a new kind of millet that's pink too and that's why the urine portion of their droppings has pinkish tint?
I was worried something more serious was wrong but then I realized the light pink "juices" were from feeding raspberries and strawberries. (Not too frequently!)
I did some more research and another website (I forget which one) said that greener droppings mean that the bird isn't eating enough!
What I need to know is:
- Does feeding green food make the droppings more green?
- If the food is damp from rinsing will the excess water make the droppings runny?
- Why are some of the droppings smaller?
- How do I ensure that all of the birds are getting their fair share, and that there's not food aggression/bullying going on around the pellet dish?
- If I stopped feeding fresh veggies for three days, and let the excess liquids/green foods "cleanse out" of their diet, will I be able to tell if any of these symptoms are more serious?
I'm a serious worrier, and I need some peace of mind! Thank you!
I have a budgie named Manny who doesn't have tail feathers - after doing some research I've concluded that this corresponds with some type of liver trouble that I'm helping fix by getting him from a seed-only diet to the pellets/veggies/sprouts he eats now.
All three of my birds' droppings have changed dramatically since I've changed them over to pellets and veggies. I was thinking it may be because I feed them colored pellets (which is subject to change) and their mineral block is strawberry, and I tried out a new kind of millet that's pink too and that's why the urine portion of their droppings has pinkish tint?
I was worried something more serious was wrong but then I realized the light pink "juices" were from feeding raspberries and strawberries. (Not too frequently!)
I did some more research and another website (I forget which one) said that greener droppings mean that the bird isn't eating enough!
What I need to know is:
- Does feeding green food make the droppings more green?
- If the food is damp from rinsing will the excess water make the droppings runny?
- Why are some of the droppings smaller?
- How do I ensure that all of the birds are getting their fair share, and that there's not food aggression/bullying going on around the pellet dish?
- If I stopped feeding fresh veggies for three days, and let the excess liquids/green foods "cleanse out" of their diet, will I be able to tell if any of these symptoms are more serious?
I'm a serious worrier, and I need some peace of mind! Thank you!