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Expert: - 9/8/2007


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I let my budgie out of his cage as i do daily but instead of just flying around my room like normal he flew in to the wall really hard. Now his cere is very cracked and underneath it there are signs of blood. Should i take him to the vets?

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Hi, Kelly,

I would recommend taking the bird to the vet ASAP if you see blood in this area.  There could be serious injury to your bird inside where you cannot see.

It can be very dangerous for birds to be allowed free-flight inside our homes for this very reason.  They can become frightened and fly head-on into walls like yours did or window glass, etc.  This bird could have actually died on impact, I've seen it happen, so you/your bird are very lucky to still be alive.  I would recommend trimming wing flight feathers so your bird doesn't have free-flight in your home.

Chrys

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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