whistle, high pitched,

[pal0m1n0]

Last night Budgie had this kind of high pitched, yet clear, sort of short whistle, likely as she breathed. I put her in with some steam and it seemed to stop. But it has started again and she seems quite warm, wings held away from the body. I don't know if the two are related, but could this be air sac mites, or a respiratory infection? I had a leftover Baytril tablet and mixed it with water to try and give her, but it is so difficult, and will take her to the vet on tuesday, but I want to have some idea of what it might be and if she can safely wait until tuesday. I plan to keep her humidified.

I hope she didn't pick up something when she was at the vet Monday. I guess I had better keep her isolated as well, either condition is probably contagious. Come to think of it, maybe I should isolate Jasper since he has fed her through the bars.

[Budgiekin]

I think your intuition to keep them separated is a good one. Both Budgie and Jasper should probably be isolated, just to be on the safe side.

Has the whistling stayed about the same, or have you noticed it getting worse since your first heard it? Do you notice it only after Budgie has exerted herself? (After flying for example?) Have you noticed any open-mouthed breathing and a clicking noise, as those are charactersitic signs of air sac mites? Does Budgie look like she has laboured breathing compared to your other sweeties?

Sorry for all the questions, but I am trying to get a sense of the urgency in this situation. And I know this weekend is thanksgiving so the vet clinics are likely all closed, aren't they...? Definitely keep her warm and humid for the time being.

[pal0m1n0]

No, it is not constant, and it isn't happening with exertion, she is just in her cage. But I haven't had her out to see if exertion makes it worse. It doesn't seem to be clicking, but it is fast. I can't tell that the breathing is laboured. I think I better keep her caged till it can get checked out though.

[BudgieBudgie]

Wings held away from the body could be an indication of labored breathing. :( Poor thing.

[pal0m1n0]

Budgie was checked out by the vet and he could hear something, faint but there if you listen carefully. So she is on Baytril, but can return to the flock instead of being isolated.

[Pippin's mom]

I hope whatever this is the Baytril does the trick! I'm glad she can go back with her friends. :) When Pippin was sick it was so hearbreaking to take him away from his flock mates. It didn't help him either as he would run up and down his cage non-stop wanting out to go be with them.

Get better Budgie!:)