Hello I recently got a Sun Conure (female) parrot, its been about a day and I feel she is quite sick. The parrot is eating and drinking water but is having a hard time perching on things and grabbing stuff with her feet. she also is having trouble flying up things doesn't have a tail. She mostly stays on my shoulder and doesn't do much. Is there anything i can do to help her. should I take her to the vet or is this normal?
My Sun Conure might be sick (I think)
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DonnaBudgie
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Most definitely take her to an avian vet. How old is she? Baby birds often have messy or broken feathers and can't fly well yet. Post some pictures too. What are you feeding her?
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I think this is going to depend largely on how old she is - and please tell us her name, won't you? Brilliant that she's eating and drinking independently, but young birds can be a bit clumsy as they learn to do things like perching and flying. They also have a tendency to have stubby tails since they can be a bit hard on longer tail or wing feathers while they're young. Personally I always take any new bird to my vet for a wellness check when I first get them. It rules out any health nasties, plus it also gets you into your vet clinic's records so that they have a baseline on your bird's health and it makes it MUCH easier to get an appointment if you do have a medical emergency in future. Avian vets can be hard to find, goodness knows I'm still struggling after mine retired
cry, but here's a list of bird specialists that we compiled a while ago, it may help you find one if you are not already acquainted with one Avian Vet Resources
Oh and please don't forget to post some pics, we love baby photos around here!
MKD123
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just only got her today I gave her some great value parrot food which had a mixture of grains, peanuts and other stuff and i tried giving her some chopped apples. The previous owner told me she is around 3 years old though i am not completely sure. here she is!
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We decided to name her Juliet, she's very lovely and gentle I am just worried thank you so much for the list will try thoseI think this is going to depend largely on how old she is - and please tell us her name, won't you? Brilliant that she's eating and drinking independently, but young birds can be a bit clumsy as they learn to do things like perching and flying. They also have a tendency to have stubby tails since they can be a bit hard on longer tail or wing feathers while they're young. Personally I always take any new bird to my vet for a wellness check when I first get them. It rules out any health nasties, plus it also gets you into your vet clinic's records so that they have a baseline on your bird's health and it makes it MUCH easier to get an appointment if you do have a medical emergency in future. Avian vets can be hard to find, goodness knows I'm still struggling after mine retired
Avian Vet Resources
Oh and please don't forget to post some pics, we love baby photos around here!
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DonnaBudgie
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You should read up on proper diet for parrots. A typical seed and nut mixture is not a healthy diet for any parrots.
Has Juliet ever been to an avian vet? A good vet will help you convert her to a healthier diet that includes pellets, fresh vegetables and a small amount of seeds and nuts. A vet can also tell you what's going on with her tail feathers and determine why she can't fly.
Has Juliet ever been to an avian vet? A good vet will help you convert her to a healthier diet that includes pellets, fresh vegetables and a small amount of seeds and nuts. A vet can also tell you what's going on with her tail feathers and determine why she can't fly.
Please take her to a vet as soon as possible. Also, this forum is a great place to learn about diet. I would stay away from commercial seed mixes. Try pellets and maybe LaFaebers Nutriberries for birds that really like seeds. Fresh foods are good too, once a week I make a cooked grain, like brown rice, quinoa, or farrow, and I mix in chopped or shredded veggies and fruit. Mixing chopped apples in is a good idea if she already likes apples. I do this with pomegranate seeds, because I know my bird loves them, so the seeds encourage him to get in there and try everything else. Sometimes I use fresh vegetables, but you can also buy frozen organic and I do try to only buy organic. Even if she ignores the different foods at first, keep offering it. I also give my bird walnuts, pistachios, almonds, as treats, in moderation. If your bird is a female, you also have to worry about egg binding. I have never had a female but I think you have to make sure they get calcium in their diet.
