My budgie's eyes are half closed. Is my bird sick or depressed?

I would not be concerned if she is otherwise active, eating, and acting normal. If you see her squinting often, not wanting to eat or drink, see discharge from the eye, or she just sits fluffed up and inactive, then a vet check is best.

If the eye is bad enough that your budgie is keeping it closed, or if it looks cloudy or glazed over, it is best to seek veterinary care. While a cataract is possible in an older bird, injury or infection to the eye can also cause cloudiness, closing of the eye, or even debris to ooze from it, and should be treated so the eye is not lost or the infection doesn't spread. Keeping your budgie comfortable, eating, drinking and resting until you can get to your vet is best.

Popcorn is suffering from an eye infection, possibly linked to an upper respiratory infection too. you will need to take him to an avian vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will probably need antibiotic eye drops and oral antibiotics.

Those are general symptoms that Bibbie is not feeling well and may have an underlying illness. It would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP as this is a symptom of many possible issues and an exam is needed to help narrow down the cause. Until you can get to the vet, moving her to a warm hospital cage with easy access to food and water may help, however if she is completely listless seeking care is needed ASAP.

These signs could be compatible with a mites infestation and possibly an upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation. Eyes squinting could be related to it as well as consequences of conjunctivitis or tear duct inflammation. I would recommend a check up to determine underlying cause of it and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.

Thanks for reaching out about Tango. He could be sick but a visit to the veterinarian is needed to determine this. If you just acquired him 1-2 days ago, could be stress and not sleeping well at night. Provide supplemental heat support in the 80-85 F range to give support. A new purchase veterinary visit is recommended anyways, to discuss husbandry and diet. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Lucy. Sleeping is an indication of weakness. Providing heat support might give some aid, but is not a treatment. Separating from the others to monitor appetite is a good idea. If remains ill, a veterinary visit is recommended for tomorrow.