Slightly stained vent female gouldian - concern or not?

[Anne73]

One of my female gouldian finches has a bit of a poop looking stained vent area. I first noticed it about a month or so ago and so gave her Ornacycline ( tetracycline) antibotic for the 5 day course. I thoght it looked a little better after that. I am noticing it a little more again now. She continues to and has looked very healthy through this whole time, eating and acting normal other than the vent area. I had thought of giving her a little crushed up powdered human probiotic to see if that might help. She is on a seed mix, pelleted food, dried herb mix and fresh greens every few days. Has anyone had this with their finches and what worked for you?

[Anne73]

I forgot to mention that she is with a male gouldian and he looks perfectly normal.

[finchmix22]

I had a similar problem last year and gave Metrodonizadol, which has Ronivet and Antibiotic in it (came from the avian vet). That worked well. Keep us posted.

[cindy]

Anne, I recommend you call ladygouldian.com
http://ladygouldian.com/

and explain her symptoms, how long it has been going on. The medication you gave her may have taken care of part of the issue for a a bit but it is presenting itself again. It can be parasites, she may recommend a medication targeted specifically for the issue.

If it is a parasite condition birds often get secondary infections with it, this why you may have seen a slight improvement in her condition.

It is best to speak with her or call or email the maker of the Ronex12% and amoxitex, Morning Bird Products.... http://www.morningbirdproducts.com/

In the mean time, keep her warm with a heat lamp and make sure she stays hydrated. Have you noticed whether she is constantly eating or in the food dish more than usual?

[Anne73]

Thank you for your replies on my bird question so far. If it was parasites would the other bird she has been with for 4+ months also be showing symptoms by now? They both seem normal except for her stained vent area. That is what puzzles me.

[cindy]

Sometimes one may show it and others don't. Sometimes a otherwise healthy in appearance bird do not show signs until stressed or breeding or raising young. I would call either of the two places and see what they advise.

Is she sitting, nesting for long periods? Most times while a hen sits she holds it and expels a large dropping. If she is sitting is she soiling in the nest? Is she eating more than usual, always in the food dish?

[finchandlovebird]

Anne73: where are you in the Midwest? I'm in Wisconsin. PM me if you'd like.