That sweet little budgie perched on your finger, chirping away like everything’s fine – what if it’s carrying something dangerous? Not just any bacteria, but superbugs that shrug off most antibiotics. Research now shows that ornamental birds – budgerigars, cockatiels, parrots, finches – can be silent carriers of multidrug-resistant bacteria. And with more people bringing birds into their homes, this is getting harder to ignore. What’s Living Inside Your Bird Birds naturally carry bacteria as part of their gut and respiratory flora. But stress, poor diet, or cramped living conditions can turn those harmless passengers into troublemakers. Digestive issues and respiratory problems are the top reasons bird owners end up…