My conure threw up after eating lemon. Is he sick or just upset?

Monitor him for more episodes. Determine if it was regurgitation (which can be normal) or true vomiting. When birds vomit, they typically flick their head from side to side while ejecting matter. Regurgitation is accompanied by bobbing the head up and down and bringing up food. It is not as violent or serious an action as vomiting. If it is vomiting, Patito should be examined by a veterinarian. You may need to take him to the nearest veterinary ER. If he is behaving normally (not lethargic or fluffed up) then he may be able to wait until your vet is available. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the vet.

It would be hard to tell without an exam. Since he has show this behavior twice now, seeking out an exam from a local avian vet would be best, just to rule out any possible underlying health issues. Your vet may recommend additional testing such as bloodwork or x-rays to check for any deficiencies or obstructions that could cause the behavior. If he checks out healthy, then looking to stress as a cause is a good idea, especially if this has happened twice after the same event. It may be that he would be better with a cage-top play area instead of free roam of the house, or having his cage moved to a lesser trafficked area of the house until he is more comfortable. Helping him get used to "scary" things by offering treats, interacting, and spending time together can also help to reduce stress in the long-term.

Thanks for reaching out. No, this is not normal. Ingested toxicities, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, crop infections, are all possibilities. A veterinary visit is recommended for diagnosis and treatment. If he has been and continues to regurgitate, he probably is not getting many nutrients. See a veterinarian tomorrow if possible. Good luck.

I am sorry that Frootloop isn't doing well. I would recommend a visit to an avian veterinarian ASAP. The new bird may have brought in an infection the Fruitloop caught if they were not quarantined from each other. Or the stress of change may have caused something dormant to flare up. But with the stumbling and vomitting I worry he may decompensate quickly without some medical attention.

Thanks for reaching out about Ivy. Over-eating can be a cause of regurgitation, but other causes are possible. Metabolic diseases (liver, kidney), infections, ingested foreign bodies or toxins, gastrointestinal obstructions are just a few of the possibilities. If occurs again or Ivy appears ill, a veterinary visit is highly recommended. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Monu and including photos. Regurgitation can be caused by many thing such as ingestion of foreign material (plastic, fabric, wood, etc), toxic ingestion (lead, zinc,plants), metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), infections and several viral diseases. Each of these have different means of diagnosis and possible treatments, therefore a veterinary visit is recommended. Chronic regurgitation can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and more, making a veterinary visit even more expedient. Try offering small amounts of food and water, more frequently to decrease possibility of regurgitation. Good luck.

It sounds like regurgitation, but if you are concerned about it, it doesn't seem normal, or Mango shows other signs of illness, seeking a veterinary exam is always the best course of action (and will give you some peace of mind.) I would keep an eye on her as well and note down any other changes in health, if there is a pattern with this, etc as that could help your vet pinpoint what may be going on.