Boredom. If the bird doesn’t feel mentally stimulated, it will grow bored. Picking at its feathers is a form of distracting itself, much as when a human bites at their fingernails out of boredom or frustration. Diet. If the bird isn’t getting a nutrient-balanced diet, it may resort to feather plucking. Stress. A person, pet or habitat could be provoking the bird to feel stressed. Lack of exercise, overly large or small perches, noisy or busy cage location, lack of chewing toys, lack of exercise, etc. , can lead to the bird being stressed. You should move the bird to a calm, quiet and low-traffic room. Illness. A medical condition or disease can cause feather plucking or loss such as French Moult.
Crusted or scaly skin around the beak, legs, and eyes. Red lesions on the skin. Restless behavior, especially at night. Clicking noises. Tiny, moving red or black specks in the cage or feathers.
Weakness Sitting in a corner of the cage or low in the cage Falling off its perch Continuous feather ruffling Failure to preen itself A lack of activity or a strange new posture Walking in circles Having seizures or trembling Sleeping a lot Changes to its singing, or a lack of singing Hanging from the cage by its beak rather than perching.
Panting (rapid breathing or more breaths per minute than usual)––this is a very serious sign of overheating that needs immediate veterinary attention, first by phone, then by a visit Spreading its wings out Hot feet Flared and red nares (nasal opening) Hot beak Note that these symptoms can also be found if the bird has a fever or respiratory distress, so it’s important to seek help from the vet immediately.
Fluffing out its feathers Huddling or scrunching over its feet (to keep them warm) Sitting in a corner or finding a hiding spot (possibly to get away from a draft).
If there is a bad odor in the cage, either from urine, droppings or another source, assume that the bird is not well. [4] X Research source Green or yellow discoloration may indicate liver disease while black or red may be a sign of internal bleeding. [7] X Research source Liquid feces usually indicate diarrhea. Wet feathers around the vent are another sign of diarrhea.
Remove distractions from the cage, such as toys, mirrors or bells. Ensure that the bird gets at least 10 to 12 hours of sleep. This may include making the bird’s resting area off-bounds to all household members. In some cases, it may help to increase the humidity in your home. Talk to your vet about this; it can assist with improved breathing if the bird is congested, but the vet must okay it first.
If it is okay to give fruit, float a piece of grape or apple in the bird’s water. This can encourage the bird to drink, as well as take the piece of fruit.
