Emma O'Donnell
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- Emma O'Donnell
Hello,
I just got a new parakeet on Saturday (Today is Wednesday). I have a cockatiel and another parakeet already, who he has met and seems to enjoy, but Pickle (the new parakeet) seems like he might be sick. My other two are fine, so I don't think it's contagious. After some research I am almost certain he has a yeast infection in his crop. However, the only experienced avian vet I've found online lives about 45 minutes away and costs a lot to visit. I'm only 15 so I obviously can't make the choice of whether or not to bring him to the vet, my parents need to use their time and money, and it's not likely that he's able to go. The only vet we take my other two birds to is relatively cheap, but she doesn't even know how to tell the difference in gender between cockatiels. She doesn't have much experience with parakeets either, I trust her to clip their nails and wings but I would not trust her to diagnose a crop infection.
So, with that out of the way, I have a parakeet that most likely has a yeast infection in his crop (he has an odor) and for the sake of the question, just say that a vet visit is NOT an option. How can I help him at home? I just put a few drops of organic apple cider vinegar in his water but is there anything else I should do? How long should I put the vinegar in his water?
Is it safe for him to be eating or should I have him on liquids-only? Keep in mind that for the days I've had him, he won't eat anything I offer other than millet, and occasionally a few seeds. I've read that feeding yogurt and scrambled eggs is a good idea, but what happens if he refuses to eat it?
Thank you for reading this lengthy post. I'm doing my best to help him, please keep in mind again that I'm only 15 and I can't drive, let alone take him to the vet. Please don't leave comments telling me to do so...I can talk to my parents and ask them, but it's their choice, not mine. Please help give me tips on how I can take care of him at home, because chances are he won't be able to see a vet, and I really love this sweet little baby.
I just got a new parakeet on Saturday (Today is Wednesday). I have a cockatiel and another parakeet already, who he has met and seems to enjoy, but Pickle (the new parakeet) seems like he might be sick. My other two are fine, so I don't think it's contagious. After some research I am almost certain he has a yeast infection in his crop. However, the only experienced avian vet I've found online lives about 45 minutes away and costs a lot to visit. I'm only 15 so I obviously can't make the choice of whether or not to bring him to the vet, my parents need to use their time and money, and it's not likely that he's able to go. The only vet we take my other two birds to is relatively cheap, but she doesn't even know how to tell the difference in gender between cockatiels. She doesn't have much experience with parakeets either, I trust her to clip their nails and wings but I would not trust her to diagnose a crop infection.
So, with that out of the way, I have a parakeet that most likely has a yeast infection in his crop (he has an odor) and for the sake of the question, just say that a vet visit is NOT an option. How can I help him at home? I just put a few drops of organic apple cider vinegar in his water but is there anything else I should do? How long should I put the vinegar in his water?
Is it safe for him to be eating or should I have him on liquids-only? Keep in mind that for the days I've had him, he won't eat anything I offer other than millet, and occasionally a few seeds. I've read that feeding yogurt and scrambled eggs is a good idea, but what happens if he refuses to eat it?
Thank you for reading this lengthy post. I'm doing my best to help him, please keep in mind again that I'm only 15 and I can't drive, let alone take him to the vet. Please don't leave comments telling me to do so...I can talk to my parents and ask them, but it's their choice, not mine. Please help give me tips on how I can take care of him at home, because chances are he won't be able to see a vet, and I really love this sweet little baby.