is younger birds still well pinkish redish under their feathers?? i noticed to color around the tailfeather area and everywhere else....and is it a bad thing that poop gets stuck to the feathers around the vent??

if anyone suggets a vet i wont be able because we dont have the money i'm very scared.....

Yes, it is bad when the poop gets stuck to the rear, I have read that it can iccumulate there and block the opening. Carefully put him in a bath with warm (not hot) water and try to remove it yourself. My second bird was doing this for a while i did this for him and then I ordered some natural herb medications and it is now stopped. Actually a vet should see him.

well i try to get her to take a bath but my birds are very scared of me, and the poop that are stuck to the feathers always fall off after a few mins, but i cant take her to a vet, my mom doesnt have the money (im only 16 and i couldnt get a job this summer) i just dont think i can care for birds if i just dont have the money to take care of them

Maybe you can call a couple avian vets and explain your situation, some are affiliated with organizations that may help you out with the bill. I just know that by reading up on the subject that it is something that needs a vets attention if it keeps going on.

Maybe you can get a grandparent or relative to help you also. Or do some kind of yard work for the elderly to earn the money?

we already had a pet problem and STILL paying the bill after 5 months ago....and my grandparents ignore me, and there is no exactly yard around an apartment complexes..that is all that is around st. pete fl

i know you are trying to help me but i just dont know what to do, i guess i'll just clean the poop off her feathers, its the best i could do, for a poor person

I'm sorry to hear that. I would definatly give her a bath. I feel bad, if you were here I would create some work for you to do for the money, but I am very far away from St. Pete.

Still try calling the vet to see if they have programs or know of any that will help out.

Good luck I will say a prayer for you and your bird that it is nothing serious.

thanks, im hoping that it isnt really something serious, i mean she jumps around, eats drinks, plays...even tries to fly but her flight feathers keep on falling out

but thanks for the help...i'll try calling around see what is the best i can do

There is an organization I don't know if they can help in your current situation but it would not hurt to e-mail them to find out. Here is a link to the website.

http://www.imom.org/

They help with finacial aid for those who qualify, but I think the animal has to be in serious health. You can try anyway.

ok thanks

Carlyn what budgie has suggested is spot on.

As you're unable to afford the bills have you thought about contacting the SPCA and taking the bird there? They're geared up to help people in a situation like yours.

Also if you're looking for part time work, have you thought about applying for work at the SPCA itself? They're often looking for juniors to assist on a part time basis.