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should i euthanize my budgie

i have a female budgie who is about 6 yrs old has a large lower abdominal tumor she is missing parts of her toes ( she was missing them when I adopted her) she has a hard time flying and climbing keeps falling but she keeps trying.

Thank you for reaching out to Ask Lafeber. This little bird sounds like it’s really struggling.  I suggest making an appointment with a veterinarian that’s familiar with treating birds and have a quality-of-life exam done.  At this point there may not be a lot they can do other than give her medication to keep her comfortable.