help my bird is sick help please?

Question

my parakeet is sick i have had her for over 2 months and she is normal singing but now all she wants to do is sit in her food bowl.. she won't eat she has no engery or nothing.. she is just sleeping the all time.. help please could a reguluar vet help me just help please

if she is egg bound is there any thing i can do she has had a th erunss a little but really isn't pooping is that a sign..

Answer 1

Birds are the best at masking illnesses... they have to be in order to survive from predators and avoid being attacked by other birds. When a bird is just sitting in the food dish sleeping, there isn't anything you can do ~ it's too late.

Birds do show signs of illness before they become THIS sick, but if you don't know what you are looking for it's very easy to miss ... so don't feel bad. I'll make a list of things to look for:

-tail bobbing up and down as she breathes
-changes in poop
-changes in hygiene (sick birds stop cleaning themselves sometimes)
-listless
-drainage from nostrils or eyes
-sleeping on two feet instead of one (if this is unusual for the bird)
-sitting all fluffy and puffed up
-sitting crouched on the perch
-not playing with toys
-not moving much
-over-grown beak

Birds need to be kept away from drafts (floors, windows, doorways, vents) and away from kitchens (due to temperatore fluctuations and teflon). Scented candles will cause breathing breathing problems, as well as other spray cleaners or scented products like Glade, Lysol or even hairspray.

Some folks are saying she may be egg bound. If she is, her abdomen area will be larger than normal. If she is simply trying to nest, she shouldn't be sleepy and lethargic. Birds that are nesting are sitting a lot yes, but they are alert!

I should also mention that birds will actually eat on their deathbed. If you see her eating, it doesn't mean anything.

I don't mean to be pessimistic or anything, I just know birds. Cover her up and keep her warm. That's it. She may have been sick when you got her too... you haven't had her long at all.

Answer 2

Its possible she's sick but a regular vet won't be able to tell you anything. You need an avian vet. There are several diseases that can cause this and a few can be fatal. Regular vets usually don't know much about birds. Don't trust one that claims to be competent with birds, make sure they were already listed as an avian specialist.

She may be old (you never know how old they are when you buy them). Animals often have a somewhat sudden drop off in health when they reach old age.

I think the most likely explanation is that she is trying to nest and lay eggs. She probably wants a mate. Get her a little nesting basket and put some straw or fibers in there and see what she does. If she is interested get her a mate and she'll be happy again. If not, I would get her to a vet.

Answer 3

She may be egg bound, you need to take her to a vet right away. She could die. Even if you don't have a male, sometimes females lay infertile eggs. A regular vet might be able to help you, just call them and make sure before you take your bird to them. An avian and exotic vet would be much better though. Good Luck!

Answer 4

It does sound as though you need to get your bird to an avian vet as soon as possible. They will probably do some blood work to see what is going on and how they can help. Birds can get critically ill before you are aware that they are even under the weather. Keep your bird warm with plenty of it's favorite food and fresh water available...and get it to the bird doctor!

Answer 5

I am a regular vet and despite the lack of confidence that others in the room have in me, I can tell you 2 things. 1) If a bird is acting sick it is VERY serious and IMPERATIVE that you seek help IMMEDIATELY.
2) Nobody on-line can diagnose, offer a treatment plan, or do ANYTHING else without having a thorough exam to gain more information than "my bird's sick"

call somebody immediately

-a veterinarian

Answer 6

That happened with a budgie that I had. Try adding vitamins to the water supply. If that doesn't help, it might be egg bound (an unfertilized egg might be stuck up inside her). Hopefully someone else can help you.

Answer 7

You need an avian vet. Try feeding spray millet birds really love it. If he doesn't eat that get him to a vet quick.

Answer 8

go 2 a vet honey(por birds) i sorry sweetie pie

Answer 9

you can call your local vet and ask the desk for information

Answer 10

Try taking her to the vet.See what they say