Help! I'm worried!

[RAYE]

So recently, my Turquoise Green Cheek Conure (3 or 4 months old.) has been acting a little strange. I'll get her out, and she'll snuggle under my neck. But then she'll start chirping, closing her eyes and flailing a little bit. I've been told it's a sign of affection, but I can't help but feel worried. Is there a possibility that she's sick?

 

[SailBoat]

So recently, my Turquoise Green Cheek Conure (3 or 4 months old.) has been acting a little strange. I'll get her out, and she'll snuggle under my neck. But then she'll start chirping, closing her eyes and flailing a little bit. I've been told it's a sign of affection, but I can't help but feel worried. Is there a possibility that she's sick?

Listess, puffed-up with no interests in coming out of the cage is more along the the long line of an ill Parrot.

Sounds more like comfort zone.

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[RAYE]

So she's just happy?

 

[SailBoat]

So recently, my Turquoise Green Cheek Conure (3 or 4 months old.) has been acting a little strange. I'll get her out, and she'll snuggle under my neck. But then she'll start chirping, closing her eyes and flailing a little bit. I've been told it's a sign of affection, but I can't help but feel worried. Is there a possibility that she's sick?

Listess, puffed-up with no interests in coming out of the cage is more along the the long line of an ill Parrot.

Sounds more like comfort zone.

Read more of the Conure Forum.

From the information you provided my conclusion is that she is Happy!

 

[Skittys_Daddy]

I agree with Sailboat.

But if you want further reassurance- observe her for a bit. If she is perching upright and has a healthy appetite, you should be okay. A sick bird wouldn't be trying to interact with you- but rather isolate.

The signs of an ill bird are very hard to notice at first because they are masters of disguise when it comes to that- out of survival (in the wild, the flock will reject them or even kill them if they are sick).

Best ways to tell is by monitoring droppings daily, appetite and perching habits. Also checking that the nares (nostrils) are clean and unobstructed and the bird is a healthy weight.

I get obsessive when it comes to that and Skitty, but it does help put my mind at ease.

 

[RAYE]

@All who answered, thank you so much! I think it's safe to say she's all right. She eats healthy and her droppings are normal. As far as I know her weight is normal. Thanks for putting my mind at ease!