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Ive had my bird for a week, and hes frequently fluffed up. He eats and drinks well. Chirps happily. Hes active and alert. Poop looks healthy. The house is plenty warm. Other bird owners say it is concerning. What could the fluffed up feathers be indi
Thanks for reaching out about Sky and including photos. Birds are typically fluffed when cold or ill. A veterinary visit is recommended, sooner than later. Providing heat support can give some aid but is not a cure for illness. As a new bird, moving to a new home can be stressful for a young animal, and suppressing the immune system, allowing subclinical infections to manifest. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I have a young wood pigeon that fell from its nest yesterday , un-injered, not ready to fly... It survived the night but parents haven't fed it This morning we put in a box and fed it with a seringe. Iv been searching for somewhere to take it to be
I found this place. It appears to be about 50 min from you. I suggest you call them to see if they can help or direct you to someone who can. ( https://www.pawprintswildlife.co.uk/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi, Yesterday we were clipping my parrots wings when we cut a blood feather. I wasn't aware of a blood feather was and I googled it. There was no serious bleeding just a hand full of blood but after a few hours we remove it with plyers. He hasn't bee
Thanks for reaching out about Kai and including photos. Typically birds deal with broken blood feathers and blood loss pretty well. Allowing to re-hydrate by offering water-rich vegetables and some fruit, and providing proper diet to replaced lost nutritions, is usually sufficient. If still recovering after a few days, something else is probably occurring. Besides a physical exam, a review of diet and husbandry practices is important.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Just got parakeet one week ago. He's losing balance, has feathers fluffed, sleepy and pulls head back. Seems sick. :(
Thanks for reaching out about Tucker. It is agreed, he does appears sick. Contacting the seller or seeing a veterinarian TODAY is recommended. Once birds show they are sick, they are fairly advanced. Removing perches, providing supplemental heat, offering food an dater via a syringe, can give some comfort, but is not in exchange for veterinary care. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My African Grey Parrot has a feather hanging that she keeps trying to pull out and it seems to be hurting so much. Is the gray feather. She is 4 years old
Hi there. Some pain with large feather shed is normal-however if you see any blood, etc she may have a broken shaft if may be causing more pain. If she has not shed it by tomorrow and you are not familiar with helping her remove them-I would call your vet and take her in for an evaluation of the feather. Glad she has you to take care of her!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
