Is my 4-month-old conure's poop normal? New bird parent help!

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. Great question! From what I can tell based on the photos I think the first two poops look OK. The brown one looks a bit more abnormal just based on color but again, that could be diet related. I do think taking them to the vet for an exam is best. That way you can get the stools testing and talk about the diet and all their husbandry to see if that is contributing to any abnormal stools you are seeing. Here is to a link to an article that may help answer more of your questions: ( http://greencheekconure.net/2014/12/green-cheek-conure-droppings-5-types-of.html ) The probiotic is fine to give - that was a good idea on your part! I am not familiar with that particular product but I don't think it will be a problem. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

Here is a good article on bird poop: https://www.petcoach.co/article/bird-droppings-the-importance-of-daily-observation-in-early/ It would help to know what breed of bird you have and what you feed your bird and whether your bird is showing any signs of illness or discomfort, as this also would determine whether the poop on the pictures is abnormal or normal. So maybe you can ask the question again giving us this information so we can help you better,

Thank you for your question about Pecker, and I really appreciate you including pictures as they are very helpful! The droppings overall look very normal and appropriate, which is great. The urates are bright and white and the amount of urine is appropriate. I see what you mean about the difference in color - the lighter brown are less concerning to me than the darker colored ones. The reason for that is dark brown to black stools can be indicative of digested blood in the feces, also known as melena. In Pecker's case, with him being very new to you and you doing a diet switch (which is great, by the way - I recommend that budgies eat at least 50% pellets and then the rest of the diet can be made up of seed and produce items), I wouldn't worry too much because it may be due to the transition. However, if the dark stools continue, it would be advisable to take Pecker in for a wellness examination to have him (and his feces) evaluated. When you go, please make sure that you bring some of the dark feces, as your veterinarian can have it tested for occult (hidden) blood. They can also perform a thorough physical exam on him. Also, if anything about Pecker changes, including his attitude or appetite, this would also be reason to go into a veterinarian sooner rather than later. I would recommend regular weighing for him as well - you can do this by using a perch on top of a digital gram scale (found in the kitchen section of most department stores). I would recommend doing this 3 times per week. This will allow you to ensure he is not getting chunky or losing weight for some reason! Good luck with your new pet!

Thanks for reaching out about Rico and including a photo. The droppings appears well, with some feces and urine but these ratios can change during the day/night and depending on what last eaten. Just to let you know, a veterinary visit is recommended at least annually, just like in people, dogs and cats. Good luck.

Bird droppings normally contain some green as well as white and some liquid. If you feed mainly seeds, the droppings will be mostly green. A pelleted diet will make droppings darker. Some feather loss is normal as she matures. Her first molt may be around 8 months of age. Symptoms of illness that warrant an exam with your veterinarian include lethargy, decreased appetite, loose droppings, perched with feathers fluffed, vomiting or excessive regurgitation.

Thanks for reaching out about Diablo and including photos. Green stool can be normal depending on recent food ingested. The picture shows a well formed feces, appropriate amount of urine/urates. If Diablo is preferentially eating the green pellets, the feces can be more green. Fat should be kept minimal, and with the 10% fat in the pellets and seed, the seed should be limited if not eliminated. Parrots are not exposed to many seeds in the wild, but nuts yes. A wide variety of vegetables are important, as is a protein source such as beans or legumes. Good luck.

It is quite common to happen but I would not say it is normal. I suggest you go over her diet very carefully and make sure everything is 100% correct. Here is a good link for you to reference regarding diet: https://pets.thenest.com/list-foods-can-feed-parakeets-7731.html If you are feeding seeds/pellets be sure they are high quality like Zupreem or RoudyBush: https://www.petland.ca/collections/bird-food-1/products/zupreem-fruitblend-flavor https://www.petland.ca/collections/bird-food-1/products/roudybush-maintenace-premium-bird-food-available-in-different-sizes Usually this is a diet related issue. If you keep noticing this happening even after you have corrected the diet then I suggest you get Coco to an avian veterinarian for an exam.