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Expert: Kyle Lohr - 3/6/2009


Question
My budgie has lost all his belly feathers, doesn't appear to intefere with his appetite, still playful and talking. What can I do? Please help

Answer
Hello Michele, you Budgie sounds like he may be stressed out over something. Often times budgies can act normal but still have the issues of a sick bird. Are there any cats near his cage that may harass him at times? Is there anything that may make him feel threatened in any way? Is he plucking the feathers out? Or are they just falling out?

I would suggest you take your keet to the vet and have a check up done.

Hope this helps Michele! Thanks.

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Kyle Lohr

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I can answer questions on breeding, illness, housing, diet, color mutations, genetics, and many others. I find budgies to be one of the most wonderful bird species to own as a pet. If I do not know the answer to you question, which is indeed a rare event, I will do my best to research and find the best answer to your question. I have dedicated my life to budgies and now I'm prepared to give back and help the community with their budgies as well. These birds are so wonderful there is an endless amount of information to know about them. I learn new things from budgies every day that I spend with them. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. You will not be disappointed with the feedback.

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I have owned and bred budgies for over 10 years. I know just about everything there is to know about these beautiful birds.

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Great American Bird Show and The National Cage Bird Show.

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I am currently attending Fort Collins Veterinary School in Colorado and plan on becoming an Avian Veterinarian.

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