self mutilation

[coltfire]

i have an English show budgie that since he stopped being shown, became a self mutilator chewing his wings off, has not flown in a year, well today while just going over all my birds i found, he has a couple of abscesses at the point where he has chewed right down, rang the vet, the bird vet is not on until tomorrow and the other vet will not touch birds,not happy about the cost, $85 plus cost of meds, so around $140 for a $20 bird, boy my birds are lucky i love every one of them the same no matter what they cost me, so booked in for tomorrow lets hope its not to late, will update as i get results.

[Pinkbirdy]

Poor Guy ,Do you think he misses the attention from being shown ? Hope he ok

[Rescued]

Poor fellow.

[coltfire]

could be , when ever i handle him hes always rubbing up wanting his feathers all fluffed up, loves baths and the blow dryer,i didn't show him, other wise id still be doing it, but i dont have the time unfortunately. but he is one of my budgies i have a nice bond with and he is so beautiful.

[gemini_84]

awwww poor birdie.... your such a good birdie daddy

[Debra]

He is beautiful! I'm sorry he's mutilating. Let us know what the vet says about him.

[spiritbird]

Sending good wishes your way. Do you have a photo of him?

[coltfire]

yes in the first post

[Turquoise]

That is sad that he is going to that extreme. I don't hear of budgies self mutilating as often as the larger parrots. I'm sure it must happen more than folks tell about tho'. I never had one to do this, but I never had any of my parrots to pluck or self mutilate. It is something I hope my birds never begin and I know it can happen for many reasons virtually overnight sometimes.

[Blancaej]

Have you found out anything at the vet yet? Hope she is doing better.