Lethargic Parakeet - Does it just want me to hold him?

[JoeJoe]

I got a little Parakeet named Sunny about 1 month ago. I brought him out of the cage and let him perch on my finger about 3 weeks after buying him. Now I have been noticing he has been showing symptoms of lethargy by sitting at the bottom of the cage, sleeping a lot, only getting up to eat seed, etc.

Because he was at the bottom of the cage I was hesitant to bother him. Now today I took him out and he seems to be back to himself again. He is perched on his perches again after I let him back in his home.

Is it possible this Parakeet is just very attached to me from the first time I held him? He lives alone in his cage, no other parakeets.

So, has anyone else experienced something like this with their bird?

 

[s_car_go]

Sounds like a visit to the vet is called for.

All your symptoms would have me running to my vet.

 

[JoeJoe]

That's what I thought I would have to do but Sunny seems fine after bringing him out of cage. I truly think this bird is just really attached to me bonding with it.

 

[RavensGryf]

I think this bird should be seen by an avian vet. Birds try to mask their symptoms the best they can, until they can't anymore. By then, a lot of the time it's too late. Budgies are so small and delicate too. Please take your little guy to an avian vet ASAP.

 

[Scott]

I wholeheartedly agree with the preceding concerns. Sunny may be closely bonded to you, but the behaviors strongly suggest health issues. Please take Sunny to an avian vet.

 

[Laughingwillow]

Prolonged sitting at the bottom of the cage usually is not a good sign even if he seemed to perk up by your presence. Please check with a AV or vet

Light & Love

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

I also feel a trip to the vet is warranted here sooner rather than later...I would make an emergency appointment with your nearest Avian Vet ASAP. Hope the little guy will be okay

 

[RavensGryf]

Please keep us posted here, and let us know what goes on. Thanks, and good luck .

 

[Taw5106]

Another vote for the vet. As Julie said they mask their symptoms and how they are feeling very well. And please keep us posted.


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[jess.reco]

paleeeeeeease take your baby to the vet!!!