My conure is sick, what should I do until I see an avian vet?

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.

Your conure sounds ill and depressed. He may have an infection or metabolic disease going on. I strongly recommend you find an avian vet in your area to look at Henry. He likely needs to have bloodwork done to figure out what is going on and how to help him feel better. Good luck!

The best next course of action if Rosita hasn't improved is to bring her to your vet for an exam. General lethargy can be a sign of almost anything in birds, so an exam is a good idea to narrow down the problem and get her started on treatment.

Have her rechecked by your veterinarian or by an experienced avian vet. You can find one here: http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803 Do this sooner rather than later, since by the time a bird is symptomatic, it is usually quite ill. The vet may submit a swab from the mouth for culture and sensitivity. This may identify any infection causing bacteria as well as the most effective antibiotic to use in treatment. Blood work may be submitted to assess major organ function. Do not worry, only a small sample is needed. A stool sample should also be submitted to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. In the meantime, clean and sanitize her cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Use paper towels on the cage bottom and change them daily. A grate should be used to prevent her from reaching her droppings or fallen food that could be contaminated. Survey the area around her cage for any cold drafts or other negative stimuli. If you use air fresheners or essential oils, do not use them around her. The same goes for non stick cookware. The wheezing and tail bobbing may indicate respiratory infection which can usually be treated with antibiotics, but it can be caused by parasites or viruses which will not be affected by these medications.

It's possible Rosie may be bored and trying to play/interact if you're not seeing any other signs of illness and she's still eating/drinking and perching. However if she seems unable to keep herself steady on the perch, isn't eating or drinking, or is having other strange symptoms, it would be best to schedule a visit with a local avian vet to rule out any issues. Illness, infections, neurologic issues, muscular issues, etc may all be possible causes and an exam is needed to narrow them down.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Simba and including photos. By the photos she appears very sick. The dropped wing might be a possible shoulder trauma. A veterinary visit is needed, ASAP. Providing supplemental heat is important prior to your veterinary visit. Good luck.