My green cheek conure is sick, throwing up, and stumbling. What to do?

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.

These signs could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). No need for a specialist at this stage, but clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics are probably 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.

If Kaki is actively vomiting up the food (not just regurgitating) or is showing other signs of illness such as changes in weight (losing weight), disinterest in eating, etc, I would try to get him into the vet sooner as this could be a sign of something more serious that requires additional treatment. If he seems to be maintaining his weight and isn't bothered by bringing up the food, you may be able to wait until his vet exam, however if his symptoms worsen or he shows other signs of illness seeking care sooner is best. Rapid changes to the diet and lots of extras can cause GI upset and changes to the stool, and if he wasn't being fed such a rich diet previously his body may be still trying to adjust to it all. Sticking to the basics he is able to keep down (such as the pellets) may help his body to adjust until his vet visit. Ruling out other issues such as infections, sour crop, parasites, etc with your vet is also smart.

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.

If Fruitloop is not acting normally you should have him examined by a vet. There are too many reasons why this could be happening. Without an exam and knowing his history it is hard to say. Here is a link to an article that may help you: ( https://www.beautyofbirds.com/lovebirddiseases.html ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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.