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Hey is there any spray to keep my birds feathers healthy please suggest?
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. If birds are healthy, there are no sprays that should be applied to their feathers. In fact, some sprays found online or in pet stores can be harmful to birds, either to their skin or their lungs. If you believe there is a problem with your bird's feathers, I recommend contacting your primary veterinarian who takes care of him to see if he needs to be seen in person for an exam. If he has something like mites that are causing him to itch, he may require specific treatment. I hope this is helpful - best of luck with your budgie!
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Ive had my bird for a week, and hes frequently fluffed up. He eats and drinks well. Chirps happily. Hes active and alert. Poop looks healthy. The house is plenty warm. Other bird owners say it is concerning. What could the fluffed up feathers be indi
Thanks for reaching out about Sky and including photos. Birds are typically fluffed when cold or ill. A veterinary visit is recommended, sooner than later. Providing heat support can give some aid but is not a cure for illness. As a new bird, moving to a new home can be stressful for a young animal, and suppressing the immune system, allowing subclinical infections to manifest. Good luck.
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My budgie fell in her cage and twisted a feather. She's been preening it but it hasn't straightened our fallen out. I see a small amount of blood at the follicle. Should this be removed immediately? Thanks you.
Thanks for reaching out about Lily. Rarely are broken blood feather a serious medical concern. Most of the times, birds will preen/groom bothersome feathers out. Think of it like having a splinter. You will work on it until it hurts, leave it alone for a while, then resume trying to get it out. Birds are similar with feathers. If bleeding is persistent and does not stop, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.
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Can I sell my birds back to the store? I bought them for my niece but she is no longer in my household and they miss her, and we have no room to put them, i just want them to be safe and have a better life than what we are providing for them
Most pet stores will not "buy" back animals. Each one may have a different policy, so you would need to contact the store directly and speak with a manager. Contact the local humane society and ask if they have any people looking to adopt a bird. You can do the same with local veterinary clinics. If there is an avian vet nearby, contact them or check the office bulletin board. There may be options there.
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My budgie who i got around two weeks ago is acting a bit weird. She's all fluffed up, all the time and shes eating a LOT. Up until now, she ate a moderate amount but now, she keeps going back to the food dish with only like two minute intervals betwe
In the second image, she definitely looks unthrifty and ill. Without a physical exam though, it is difficult to say for sure what is going on with her. If you can, transition from an all seed diet to a pelleted diet which is more balanced. Brands include Harrison's, Lafeber, Pretty Bird or KayTee Exact. You can still offer a small amount of a fortified seed mix as well as fresh fruits and vegetables to round out the diet.
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