Urgent: Egg bound parakeet? Not sure what’s going on

[Lexievans11990]

I woke up to my parakeet Gwen this morning, her bottom looking like this. I’ve never experienced something like this as many birds I have raised. Right now she’s sleeping, her head tucked in her wing which she never does. I think it could be egg bound, I googled some pictures and it looks similar but I’m not sure. Do pet birds get pasty butt too? I’m not sure what this is, her bottom is red and dripping liquid, like she’s messed on herself

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Never had a budgie survive after being egg bound ive had it happen egg was half out of the vent

 

[Lexievans11990]

Update??

It wasn’t what I thought it was, I think she was just clogged up or had poop stuck on her butt and her picking at it cause it to bleed. She is 9 years old so maybe it’s part of being an old lady bird lol
She is back to normal now
Edit: I tried really really hard to find a vet that sees exotics and I couldn’t at all. All of them are hours away, I live in a small area and the vets only see cats and dogs. I’m just glad it wasn’t egg bound or prolapse or anything else, like I said I think she was clogged lol but she is okay now

 

[Karasu]

A vet is a very good idea. She looks in bad condition. Egg binding could cause those symptoms, yes.

 

[muddy75]

Update??

 

[muddy75]

@Serin @Zoohtasim @SundownAviaries
Any advice for OP?

 

[Lexievans11990]

Never had a budgie survive after being egg bound ive had it happen egg was half out of the vent

I’m not sure if it’s that or prolapse. I’m gonna try and take her to a vet tomorrow, they are all closed today
Thank y’all for replying

 

[Zoohtasim]

Egg binding I think. Make sure she's drinking. Lubricate the area with some coconut oil (if you're comfortable to do so, but if you think you could face some problems then skip. Though it has helped my egg bound bird earlier). Keep her comfortable and separated. Take her to the vet ASAP. Good luck

 

[ButtonHoarder]

I’m not sure if it’s that or prolapse. I’m gonna try and take her to a vet tomorrow, they are all closed today
Thank y’all for replying

Yes, please try and get her to a vet.

 

[muddy75]

It wasn’t what I thought it was, I think she was just clogged up or had poop stuck on her butt and her picking at it cause it to bleed. She is 9 years old so maybe it’s part of being an old lady bird lol
She is back to normal now
Edit: I tried really really hard to find a vet that sees exotics and I couldn’t at all. All of them are hours away, I live in a small area and the vets only see cats and dogs. I’m just glad it wasn’t egg bound or prolapse or anything else, like I said I think she was clogged lol but she is okay now

Happy to hear that she’s all better!