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10 day old splendid parakeet just taken from nest eating ok ...
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10 day old splendid parakeet just taken from nest eating ok cant hold head up and rear end looks very bloated or extended

 

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: splendid parakeet

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hand feeding

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June 14 10:45 AM (12 hours and 25 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
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Hi,

I would suggest that you get your bird to an Avian vet as soon as possible. If the rear end is swollen or extended it could have a blocked chloaca and left untreated will result in the death of your baby.

The fact that it isn't holding its head up is not a good sign either, if this is conistent.

I realize that this answer may be discouraging but it is factual in that your baby needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. Let me know what happens with the vet.

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June 18 12:54 PM (4 days and 2 hours later)
         
Reply to Charlie's girl's Post: The baby bird died that same night.. thank you for your advice. I'm sure it will help in the future should the same symptons appear. thanks again Tammie
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June 18 4:34 PM (3 hours and 40 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
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