Why is my canary drooling, not singing, and not flying like before?

Thanks for reaching out about Autumn and including a photo. Watery and green stool is usually an indication of poor appetite. Loss of voice is typical of a tracheal or other respiratory disease, possible obstruction, infection or air sac mites. A veterinary visit is highly recommended to assist with a diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing supplemental heat in the 80-85 F range might give some aid but is not a treatment. Good luck.

This definitely sounds like something other than molting, especially if he's very lethargic or showing other signs of illness. I would bring him into your vet for a complete exam and even possible bloodwork to rule out issues such as parasites, infections, illnesses or even nutritional deficiencies that may be causing it. Making sure to keep him warm with easy access to a balanced diet and water may help some until you can be seen by your vet.

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). An immediate clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for your question about Hazlet, and thank you for the photos - they are very helpful. You are correct in that Hazlet is more fluffed than a normal canary should be. You are also correct that this can be a sign of illness (it is part of what we call the "sick bird posture" - this also includes sitting low on the perches or sitting on the ground, closing the eyes, tucking the head, faster breathing). It can also be a sign of stress, or being cold as well. I would recommend that you evaluate where the cage is located - is it near a window, near an outside wall, or near a door? Is the temperature in your house 70F or below - if so, I would recommend increasing the temperature. Now that it has been two days since you posted (I apologize for the delay, by the way), if this has continued and the temperatures and cage location are appropriate, it may be time for a veterinary visit. Often it can take a few days for a bird to get comfortable in their new environment, but if it is still going on now, I would recommend taking him in to see a veterinarian. They can perform a physical examination, and depending on the findings, may have treatment recommendations for you. They can also evaluate the husbandry/care/diet for Hazlet and may make recommendations that are tailored to you and to him. I hope that gives you a place to start, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It sounds like your bird is not feeling so great! Unfortunately, those are very vague signs of illness that you listed, so he'll need to be seen by a vet to try and figure out the underlying cause to get treated and feeling better. Illness, disease, malnutrition, parasites, infections, etc can all be potential causes of illness, so finding the right one with your vet is best. Until you can get into your vet, keeping him calm, quiet, and with easy access to food and water may help, but vet care is needed if he is showing these symptoms currently.

These concerning signs could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It's possible there is a yeast or another infection still ongoing, especially if her beak and cere are so flaky and there is buildup. Having your vet take another look and taking a sample to send off for testing or getting started on an anti-fungal may help resolve the problem. Making sure Little Blue is eating a healthy, balanced diet can also help ensure she's getting the right nutrition to help maintain a healthy body and combat any illness.