Urgent Vomiting budgie

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Hi, I am kind of concerned right now. My lutino, female, 6 month budgie, Chicky, has been vomiting all morning. She ate only seeds for about 3 days upto today because I ran out of vegetables and we had to wait to get more for her chop. She was vomiting a bit before but I assumed that was regurgitation because she did an up and down motion and always made happy mating sounds during it. She also had no side symptoms. But today, she is vomiting seeds and clear liquid, she is fluffed up, her crop is swollen, and she’s sleeping a lot. Her head is stained with vomit. I’m so worried. Is this because of the diet change or is this a vet now situation? It’s about 5pm now and she has been vomiting all morning. Mickey has been preening her, and caring for her. Please help, the vet here doesn’t open till Monday.

Shilpa · 2/27/21

I wanted to include though, her poops and breathing is normal. She is preening herself actively but she is also sleeping a lot. Here’s a photo though:

Shilpa · 2/27/21

@Zara @Ripshod @Shezbug ?

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Anyone?

Shezbug · 2/27/21

If your bird has been vomiting all morning (and before today also) I would be calling the vet to be seen ASAP.

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Thanks for the reply. The vet here is closed until Monday. Is there anything I can do until then?

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Like would ACV help?

Shezbug · 2/27/21

Vomiting, sleeping a lot, fluffed up, crop swollen (?)... these are usually signs something is not quite right.

ACV might help a little or it may do nothing- we have no idea what the problem is that’s causing the vomiting but I doubt giving it (ACV) would cause any problems so maybe go ahead and put some in the water.

Is there a chance your bird is overeating if there has been a change in what you’re feeding?

Lady Jane · 2/27/21

Not until you see a vet with the bird. Likely crop infection or avian gastric yeast. Hold off on veggies until vomiting stops. Have you checked for emergency clinics that are open? ACV slows down yeast growth, does not cure.

Tiel Feathers · 2/27/21

I hope your bird will be okay, and that you can get her to a vet!

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Okay, I just need a temporary solution for now until I can get her to the vet even if it’s not a complete cure. I hope this will help a little but how much ACV into how much water?

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Shezbug said:
Vomiting, sleeping a lot, fluffed up, crop swollen (?)... these are usually signs something is not quite right.

ACV might help a little or it may do nothing- we have no idea what the problem is that’s causing the vomiting but I doubt giving it (ACV) would cause any problems so maybe go ahead and put some in the water.

Is there a chance your bird is overeating if there has been a change in what you’re feeding?

She has definitely been overeating. She always does that, especially with hard boiled eggs and seeds.

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Update:
She is running and flying around now. Hasn't vomited yet but yea. Can I get more info on ACV?

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Oh and just to confirm, I shouldn't give her veggies now right?

Shilpa · 2/27/21

And she just vomited and she's sleepy too

she was fine until she ate her seeds...

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Can you please help me? She’s vomiting again

Shilpa · 2/27/21

It’s like her body isn’t digesting any food

Shezbug · 2/27/21

I’d keep her in a quiet warm area and stop her flying about till you have her seen by the vet.

Shilpa · 2/27/21

Oh okay thanks. What about the ACV?

Shezbug · 2/27/21

Could be over eating, could be something wrong with the food, could be something that needs meds- either way the best thing to do till your vet says otherwise is limit activity and keep her warm and quiet.
I really don’t know if that will help tbh

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