Signs of Bird Illness
Having birds can be really rewarding, but because they are so fragile, they can get sick easy and they are harder to take care of when sick. Here are some signs to look for if you think your bird might be sick.
If you notice any of these signs, you should call your local vet that can handle birds. Not all vets will take birds, I found that out the hard way .
inactivity
eyes closed most of the time
feathers fluffed all of the time
"droopy" wings
low, almost horizontal, posture on perch
talking and vocalization stops
eating stops
noisy breathing
frequent sneezing
discharge from nose
tail bobbing with each breath
perching with neck extended and beak grasping wire of cage, (bird does this to keep breathing passages straight to make breathing more effortless)
vomiting
soiled or pasted vent
feathers lost and not replaced
bleeding
weight loss
swelling
changes in water consumption
changes in routine and habits
change in droppings
change in activity level
decrease in preening activity
frequent flicking of the head
remaining at bottom of cage
self mutilation
regression
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