My parrot had diarrhea and stopped chirping. How to make her vocalize?

Thanks for reaching out about Chirp. You'll have to restrain with a soft towel and rinse under warm water in the sink. But this is possibly a bacterial infection, viral disease, metabolic disorder and others, and a veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some comfort. Good luck.

I've never hard of having diarrhea only at night, usually birds that are ill or affected by something will be ill or affected at all times, and show other signs of illness such as listless behavior during the day, not wanting to eat or drink, weight loss, etc. A change in diet or too many treats can sometimes cause loose stools as well, so making sure he's on a balanced diet and removing any extra snacks for a few days may help. At night, when it's dark, birds tend to become very quiet and docile, so this could be why he is allowing you to touch him at these times. Placing a night light if he seems scared or is easily startled, or covering the cage at night can help him to sleep better, and it's best not to handle him so that he can rest if he needs it. I would just keep an eye on him, and if the diarrhea continues even during the day, he shows other signs of illness, or he has any new symptoms, then try to convince your parents to take him to a vet.

A sudden change in behavior can sometimes indicate pain or illness, so a good first step is to have Mithu examined by your vet to rule out any health issues. If he checks out healthy, boredom or understimulation could be a potential cause. Spending more time together, offering a variety of toys that can be played with, chewed on, or torn apart, or even adding a playpen to his cage to let him stretch and be active may help.

Thanks for reaching out about Muthu. Stress and change in routine can be the cause, but so could infection of the syringe or systemic illnesses. If acting off in any other manner, a veterinary visit is recommended sooner than later. If only stress, winning his trust again and calming down the routine could be curative. Good luck.

Even if Rangu isn't having diarrhea, other issues such as GI upset, underlying illness, parasites, being full, or issues with the crop could all cause a bird to not eat as much. Extreme temperatures such as very hot or cold conditions may also cause a bird to not want to eat as much. If this has been ongoing for several days, or he is losing weight from it, seeking veterinary care is always best to rule out any more serious issues. In the meantime, keeping him in a place that isn't too cold or too hot with easy access to food and water may encourage him to eat. If he is still too young to eat on his own, monitoring his crop for emptying and feeding following the instructions on any baby bird formula can help ensure he's getting the right amount of food.

If she is molting, this can be very stressful on the body which could show up as not feeling well or the diarrhea, however if the problem persists for more than a day or so, worsens, or she seems to be acting differently than her molt last year, a vet checkup is best to rule out any other issues such as parasites, infections, etc, that could be causing the change.

As birds are excellent at hiding illness and home treatment hasn't helped, it would be best to bring Mia in for care at a local vet. Changes in stool color can indicate issues such as parasites, illness, organ problems, etc and if she is very lethargic and sleepy, she likely isn't feeling well. Until you can get to your vet, keeping her calm, quiet, and eating and drinking may help. If she is housed with any other birds, moving her to a hospital cage is also a good idea to prevent the spread of any illness and keep her from being picked on.