My bird has yellow poop and is lethargic. Is this an emergency?

As birds are excellent at hiding illness and home treatment hasn't helped, it would be best to bring Mia in for care at a local vet. Changes in stool color can indicate issues such as parasites, illness, organ problems, etc and if she is very lethargic and sleepy, she likely isn't feeling well. Until you can get to your vet, keeping her calm, quiet, and eating and drinking may help. If she is housed with any other birds, moving her to a hospital cage is also a good idea to prevent the spread of any illness and keep her from being picked on.

Thanks for reaching out. Yellow stool is not normal and can be an indication of an intestinal infection, intestinal parasites, liver disease and other problems. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. The birds should be separated prior to your veterinary visit, so you can monitor appetite. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some aid. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about George. Fluffed feathers and closed eyes are general signs of illness. A yellow droppings must be differentiated from yellow diarrhea and yellow urine/urates, as these are due to different affected organs and therefore different treatments. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F can give some support. A veterinary visit is recommended, as soon as possible. Good luck.

Pepper should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating birds. Possibilities include parasites, liver disease or infection. Supportive care may be indicated until he recovers.Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the vet. If possible, have him examined today.

Thanks for reaching out about Gizmo. It would be a good idea to seek the advice of a veterinarian. By the vocalizations, this could be an indication of pain. The yellowish stool most likely due to lack of food intake, but liver disease can lead to biliverdinuria (yellowish-green urates). See your veterinarian. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Valerio and including photos. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some support but is not a treatment. Causes of lethargy and loose stool are many including infections, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), stress, gastrointestinal obstruction or inflammation, just to name a few. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Lemon and including photos. First, try offering some heat support with the goal of the 80-85 F range. A change in routine can be stressful, so trying spending more time with them, for observation and company. If they continue to be lethargic, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.