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zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:30 pm
by jecagesandbirds
I have a zebra finch with diarrhea and her rectal has a bump, please advice any suitable treatment

Thank you,

Re: zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:38 pm
by cindy
what color is the stool?

Re: zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:43 pm
by jecagesandbirds
Green to brown I will said, in addition I notice a bit of blood on the corner cage looks like she was laying an egg or something like that

Re: zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:49 pm
by cindy
Can you take a picture of the droppings? Is the vent area wet or stained?

Re: zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:05 pm
by jecagesandbirds
I will take pictures soon
The droppings stick to the rectal area I've been cleaning it with cool water and removed the entire feather around the area to keep it clean

Re: zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:18 pm
by cindy
do you house your birds outside?

if so this might help:
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/featur ... ppings.php

Florida has been rain, humid and very damp lately.

Re: zebra finch with diarrhea

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:35 pm
by jecagesandbirds
Yes they are outside
good article!