deltadawn

I've rescued cats/dogs/rodents for years, but am totally at a loss with a rescued budgie bird's sudden health change? I got her over a year ago, approx. 7 yrs. old.

Fine until 2 days ago, and still eating, drinking, alert, BUT making CONSTANT "chittering/chattering" noises (not chirping).

At first thought she was just talking to another recently rescued male bird in separate cage,.. but her non-stop chickletting sounds may be laboured breathing????

I was also concerned last year when she appeared to have a growth above her beak.

But learnt that was normal hormone change of the cere of female birds during certain seasons.

So am ignorant when it comes to avian species.

Does anyone in the bird world know why my older still active female budgie is persistently rattling out chatter?

[Although incapacitated (completely snowed in) and financially depleted, called a local

vet today for advice,.. only said to bring bird in and minimum cost would be $150. I'm hoping someone here could enlighten me as to whether this is a common or normal occurrence and if there may be a home remedy, I do have meds. that I know how to use on cats, dogs, but dare not with a bird,... and not even a drop of brandy!]

The bird is presently in small room with a heater for extra warmth.

Thanks for reading and any help.