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Orange budgie

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Question
Hi, I just got a new budgie about two months ago, and the last week or so I've noticed that it is developing an orange tinge on her head patch, cere, feet, and around her eyes.  SHe seems to be healthy (she's eating normally and acting the same as always, and her poop is ok), but I'm a little concerned about the orange stuff.  I thought maybe it might be a mite of some sort, but I can't find anything on the internet about orange colour due to mites.  Any help you could give would be great!  Thank you!

Answer
Hi Danica! Color changes like you have described, can be caused by a vitamin deficiancy or too much of certain vitamins.  To answer your question more thoroughly, can I ask a few questions?
What are you feeding her?
Are you supplementing her in any way?
Do you know her age?
Thanks for answering these questions.  It will help me to better assess what may be causing this with your little budgie bird!
Hilary