My parakeet is bleeding from her head and wing. Is this an emergency?

Thanks for reaching out about Red. Without a photo it is difficult to give any further advise, except a veterinary visit is needed as soon as possible. Blood on the head is a possible trauma from a fall or aggression by another animal, bleeding blood feathers, self induced trauma, a few viral diseases (PBFD, polyoma) just to list a few. Separate from the other birds, provide heat support in the 80-85 F range, ensure food/water is within reach. Syringe water if not drinking. Good luck.

If Kara has been bleeding from the mouth and it is not stopping after several days, it is best to seek veterinary care immediately. It's possible there could be something in her mouth or throat that has caused injury and bleeding, there is a GI issue causing her to bring up blood, or there is something in her nose/mouth such as a growth or tumor that has burst and is now bleeding. A complete exam is needed to try and find the underlying cause. If she is currently housed with other birds, it is a good idea to move her to a separate hospital cage that is kept warm and with easy access to food and water. This can help avoid having her get picked on by other birds and injured worse, and prevent the spread of any potentially contagious illnesses until she can be seen by a vet.

Minor bleeding can be stopped with gentle pressure and a styptic powder or even a dab plain corn starch. The image provided may show infection, so Tuki Tuki should (ideally) be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. He may need antibiotics.

It sounds like Emperya is badly injured. Without examining him and knowing what injuries have happened, it would be impossible to tell if he would make it. Many vets are still open for emergency situations, so it is best to contact your vet or an emergency clinic ASAP to get him in for care.

Thanks for reaching out. Blood from the eye is concerning and a veterinary visit is highly recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Corneal scratches can be painful and get infected. Could a family member or friend take him to the vet for you. Monitor food and water intake. Good luck.

If the skin is broken and bleeding, Lemon Drop is at risk for infection. Even if you have no local avian veterinarian, a small animal vet should be able to treat her. A specialist can be consulted online or by phone. The antibiotics and medications used are similar, just the dose is much smaller. A small e-collar (cone) may need to be fashioned to prevent her from plucking. In the meantime, lean and sanitize the cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the cage bottom and change them daily to keep the cage clean. Provide a variety of toys and treats to keep her distracted from picking. Bathe or mist her with warm water a few times a week to promote preening and healthy skin and plumage.

Thanks for reaching out about Blue and including photos. A veterinary visit is recommended as soon as you can arrange. Checking to ensure beak is not damaged is important. Monitor for appetite and actual ingestion of food as they will often play with the food and not eat. Easiest to monitor fecal production. Pain medication and antibiotics can be provided during your veterinary visit if deemed necessary. Good luck.