Lovebird - frequent regurgitation

[teena87]

Hello,

I'm concerned about my male lovebird, Harry (will be 1 year in March) as he's been regurgitating very very frequently lately.

It started about a month ago and I wasn't concerned at first because he started doing it as he "humped" his cuddle hut so I assumed it was just sexual/affectionate. It then progressed to his mirror toy and now it's pretty much everywhere, including bottom of the cage.

I can't pin down on whether his head bobs or shakes because as he's doing it he is moving around in general, often making clicking sounds. The food does not look fully digested (seeds are visible).

His behavior did not change otherwise, he eats well, is very active/alert and poop looks normal.

It so happens that I took him to the vet for runny poop just before I noticed this (days) and the vet said he looked healthy plus did a poop test which was normal. The poop issues resolved. He likely started regurgitating before the vet because I saw some food bits on top of his hut but I thought he just brought food over to eat it there as that's his favorite spot. Only a day or two after the vet I actually saw him bring up food while doing his "dance" with the hut.

Any experience with this or advice? Take him back to the vet? If so, what tests should I ask for?

Thanks!
Kristina

 

[Loz]

The two things that may be contributing to their behaviour is the cuddle hut and mirror. Although, I'm not absolutely certain! It seems to have progressed from the cuddle hut. I've read that both items can cause negative behaviour, like you've described. Maybe you could try searching the forum for some more information on these items... or someone better versed could elaborate

 

[teena87]

The two things that may be contributing to their behaviour is the cuddle hut and mirror. Although, I'm not absolutely certain! It seems to have progressed from the cuddle hut. I've read that both items can cause negative behaviour, like you've described. Maybe you could try searching the forum for some more information on these items... or someone better versed could elaborate

Thank you for the response. I'm a little sad to have to remove his hut as he loves it so much (screaming/biting fit when I remove it for cleaning) but I guess it's got to go!

 

[LordTriggs]

yes, even without the bad behaviors I would suggest to remove the hut. They may like it but those things are death traps