Sickness Symptoms

[Wingnut]

Hey everyone! I have an 11 month old Lovebird I bought when she was 5 months old. She has been very aggressive and I have many bite marks on my hands. Sometimes however, she is a Love and just wants to cuddle...

But back to my question. She has been sleeping/snoozing more than normal, and also not eating as much as she used to. Whenever I talk or play with her she seems normal, but whenever I’m going about daily activities, she just sits and closes her eyes. I live near an avian vet, but to be blunt they tend to charge more than what’s expected. Any advice on what I should look out for?

 

[Laurasea]

Any symptoms should concern you, and worth paying for a vet visit. Make sure she is getting proper rest with her bed time the same as a little after sunset.

 

[LaManuka]

Is she maybe going through a moult? It takes a LOT of energy to grow all those new feathers. Could be worth a visit to the vet anyway, as everyone here will say , birds are extremely good at hiding illness often until it’s too late.

 

[wrench13]

Sorry friend, but me I would have Kiwi looked at. By the time we realize the parrot is acting differently it is frequently well into a serious health issue. Parrots are prey animals and instictively hide illness so they dont stick out of the flock and become lunch.

 

[Wingnut]

Thank you all for the replies! I don’t know how this posted in the tos section. I’m using my phone so I accidentally hit it. But thank you all! She is doing very well so far. I do believe she may be molting, but I’m going to make a check up appointment with the doctor just to be sure nothing else is wrong.

 

[LaManuka]

Good on you Wingnut. Let us know how it goes won’t you

 

[GaleriaGila]

Is your vet an avian specialist? If not... here are some links...
Good for you, for being so vigilant and caring.
Certified Avian Vets
https://abvp.com/animal-owners/find-an-abvp-specialist/
If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803
In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.