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Is Your Bird Bored or Sick?

Quick signs to look for in your bird's behavior

By Liz Wilson, CVT, CPBC

sick bird signs
Observe your bird's behavior to determine if it is sick or bored.
Courtesy Walter Malattia, California

A healthy, engaged bird should enjoy playing with its toys.

SICK

  • Ruffled feathers with shivering
  • Sleeps a lot
  • Loss of appetite
  • Clumsiness

 

BORED

  • Excessive screaming
  • Lack of interest in usual toys
  • Normal appetite but lethargic
  • Clean bill of health from avian vet

 


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I have had a budgie for six weeks now, she isn't playing with her toys. She doesn't fit in the sick category & I don't think she'd be bored; what else can I try?
Michaela, Sartell, MN
Posted: 11/27/2008 3:49:50 AM
good info
jason, harlingen, TX
Posted: 3/3/2008 7:21:43 AM
good article.
mary, portland, ME
Posted: 9/23/2007 3:17:45 AM
good stuff to know...its very important to be aware quickly of any changes
stephanie, no smithfield, RI
Posted: 9/18/2007 11:28:43 AM
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