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My parakeet is sick, ruffled, won't chirp. No bird vet. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

My parakeet is very tired and his feathers are ruffled out and he won't chirp. No vet near me will see a parakeet. what should I do to make her more comfortable?

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

Squirt is probably very ill, but i couldn't tell you what is wrong based on these very general symptoms, you will need to take her to an avian vet specialist where a blood test and faecal exam will be done to determine what is the cause of the disease before it can be treated. you can't do anything at home to help her.
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