Why did my female budgie's chirping sound suddenly change overnight?

Thanks for reaching out about Pattu. Voice change is sometimes associated with an infection in the syrinx (voicebox). A veterinary visit is important, as these infections can be bacterial, fungal, a foreign body, or other. Good luck.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Grandpa and Banana. Becoming quiet could be a sign of multiple things. Behavior or stress could cause the change but two weeks is a prolonged period of time. Illness is the other possibility. Monitor appetite and water intake. Providing heat support might aid in there demeanor. Most avian veterinarian encourage parrots to be kept at 80-85 degrees. If appetite is reduced or you think the birds are ill, a veterinary visit is needed. Good luck.

I am sorry that your Budgie is ill. The squeaking noises can be a sign or a respiratory infection, mouth infection or even a seed in the windpipe. This is something that needs to be seen by the vet right away! I would keep the bird quiet and unstressed until they see a vet- minimize handling.

A sudden behavioral change can sometimes indicate a health issue that is underlying, so a good first step is always to schedule a vet checkup and rule out any health issues. If Banana checks out healthy, looking to things that could have changed (new neighbor with a loud car? New pet? People in the house visiting) may help you clue into why he is having a behavioral change. Adding in some toys that can distract him or that he can snuggle with may help, as well as offering a treat every time you interact to help him relax. In some cases, sexual maturity may cause behavioral changes (though this usually involves lashing out rather than hiding/being fearful.) Lowering the amount of protein in his diet and decreasing daylight hours may however help if the change is hormonal related.

It's possible there is something caught in her crop or she is regurgitating food into her mouth and then swallowing it. If the behavior continues or you see other signs of illness such as changes in weight, eating and drinking habits, behavior, etc, then having a vet take a look to rule out any more serious health issues is best. Sometimes, night frights may wake a bird up at night and cause them to make strange sounds as well. Covering the cage or leaving on a lamp on low (low enough to comfortably rest but not so bright it keeps your bird awake) may help with this and allow Lola to relax.

Thanks for reaching out. Sitting quietly, fluffed on the bottom of the cage is not an indication of laying again. It is more probably a sign of illness and should see a veterinarian. Wheezing and respiratory clicking sounds are an indication of a respiratory infection, necessitating the need for systemic antibiotics. The second budgie, loosing feathers, could be a stress molt, but several viral disease could also be the cause. See your veterinarian. Good luck.