Infection/ulcer on galah

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princessparrot
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Infection/ulcer on galah Aug 2, 2014 17:54:50 GMT 10

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Post by princessparrot on Aug 2, 2014 17:54:50 GMT 10

Hey,
I just got this galah from the RSPCA about two weeks ago and he's going well but today I noticed this on his back/abdomen and am unsure what it is and if I should be concerned and also if it is contagious and get to my other birds

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avinet
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Infection/ulcer on galah Aug 5, 2014 23:24:05 GMT 10

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Post by avinet on Aug 5, 2014 23:24:05 GMT 10

It is the bird's preen gland - the bird will rub the gland and get oil from the gland on their beak which is then spread through the feathers when preening to help waterproof them - looks normal. Sometimes they can get infected and ulcerated but your's appears normal. If it gets red and inflamed you need to see a vet for antibiotics.

cheers,

Mike