My budgie has diarrhea. Are there home remedies or foods to help?

Thanks for reaching out about Chirp. You'll have to restrain with a soft towel and rinse under warm water in the sink. But this is possibly a bacterial infection, viral disease, metabolic disorder and others, and a veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some comfort. Good luck.

I would try using an avian (bird) probiotic/supplement like this one: https://www.amazon.in/My-Beau-Avian-Birds-300ml/dp/B00FBE3XQI/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1517593240&sr=1-2-fkmr1&keywords=avian+probiotic Also, be sure you are feeding a high quality diet like Lafeber's: https://www.amazon.in/Classic-Nutri-Berries-Parakeets-12-5-Tub/dp/B0002ARFN8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1517593365&sr=1-1&keywords=lafeber+diet Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Discontinue the millet temporarily. If possible, transition him to a pelleted diet. Recommended brands include Harrison's, Lafeber, Pretty Bird, KayTee Exact or Roudybush. You can still give seeds, just limit the amount. Once the droppings normalize, supplement with fresh greens, vegetables, cooked grains, pastas and beans. Submit a sample of the droppings to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or persistent loose droppings. Have him examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet if necessary.

If your lovebirds are having diarrhea a good first step is to remove any extras such as treats, fruits, and veggies for a few days as these can cause diarrhea in some birds. Making sure they are on a lovebird diet. [This shop page](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/bird/bird-food-and-treats#facet:430577611111810198105114100&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&) can give you some examples is best for optimal care. If the diarrhea continues, deworming the birds to remove any parasites is another step you can take, however if the problem persists it is best to bring them into a vet for an exam and care to rule out any more serious issues such as illness or infection.

Hello there, Sometimes diarrhea can be caused by any change of diet. Pelleted diets are overall much better for budgies though, so your choice of diet is great! If the diarrhea continues or any other signs develop, such as lethargy or decreased appetite, please seek care of your budgie's veterinarian. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Diarrhea can be caused by a wide number of things, so finding the underlying cause is important to treating it. While changing the diet may help, other issues such as parasites, illness, infection, etc, should be ruled out as well. As for diet, removing any extra treats such as fruits and veggies can help firm up stool if too many are being given (the higher water content can cause loose stool.) Feeding a diet specific to pigeons, either a commercial food or a variety of seeds and insects, can help ensure proper nutrition. Treating for any parasites and making sure to keep the cage clean may also help. If you have a bird that is very ill, separating him from any other birds you own can also help if there is a spreadable illness causing symptoms. If at home care doesn't help, then you will need to try and find a clinic in your area so your bird can be treated and any medication such as an antibiotic given to help Sheephony feel better.

Hello, There is no magic food that causes instant health. I recommend feeding budgies a formulated pellet diet with fresh vegetables and fruit. Here is a link on an ideal pet bird's diet: https://www.petcoach.co/article/bird-nutrition-feeding-pet-birds-parrot-diets-and-nutrition/ Birds do not show signs of illness until it is severe, so if your bird is weak, I recommend taking them to the veterinarian for an exam. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using PetCoach!