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What can be done when sick bird stays in corner of cage fluffy feathers but is eating
Thanks for reaching out about Sunshine and including photos. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some aid but a veterinary visit is highly recommended, as soon as possible, to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Remove perches and place a soft towel on the bottom of the cage for comfort. Ensure that food and water are within reach. Veterinary care sooner than later, could improve prognosis. Good luck.
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I want a pet bird but I have NO space!! I want one of those gothic hanging cages…would one of those work? What’s a bird that’s low maintenance (I’m not good at cleaning cages) I also want one with a not super long life span.
Birds can be fun pets to have around the house, but I have to say that they are all high-maintenance. They require daily feeding, cleaning bathing and appropriate enrichment in order to keep them happy and healthy. If this is not provided, then you may end up with a miserable/sickly bird with no feathers. Vet bills can be very expensive when birds get sick, because there are limited veterinarians that are knowledgable and skilled with avian medicine. Providing as much space as possible is best for a bird. I think I have an idea of the type of cage you want, but this is not a very suitable cage for anything other than a small bird (tend to have shorter life-spans than bigger birds). Even then it's quite small for a bird, because birds are born with the expectation of having unlimited space. You will also have to consider the noise. If your place is small, then I'd assume you have close neighbors. Birds are generally very noisy and can easily make some enemies in close quar
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I got him two days ago he obviously is scared and stressed But I'm scared he might be sick here's the behaviour I noticed:_He is sleeping after eating in his sleeping posture with his head tucked in his feathers (sometimes while making squeeky noises
An exam with your vet or an experienced avian vet is always recommended for new birds. At the very least, Phoebe will get a clean bill of health. The sleeping posture and squeaking noises are normal unless Phoebe is sleeping all the time. This doesn't seem to be the case by your description. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or loose droppings. These are symptoms that should be addressed by a vet.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Is there any natural herb/supplement that can help a bird who is experiencing puffed up feathers and bloody droppings?
Unfortunately, you're probably not going to find anything that is effective. The bloody droppings can be due to infection, parasites or malnutrition to name a few causes. The puffed up feathers can be a general symptom of stress or illness. Ideally, Bruno should be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Do not medicate him without the advice of your veterinarian, even if using herbs or other supplements.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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my zebra finch has a broken feather since 2 to 3 weeks and it keeps bleeding...prior to this it got into fight with a other finch and both got very injured i transferred the other one in a different cage and it healed...but this one does not heal...w
Thanks for reaching out about your finch and including photos. You need to grab the fractured feather shaft with tweezers and slowly gently pull out the quill. Pull along the length of the feather. If continues to bleed, provide some direct pressure to the bleeding area. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
