Sun Conure bobbing its head, fluffy, and wing flapping.

[Crystal09123]

Hello, I have two Sun Conures one is named Sonny they have been bobbing their head up and down for the past two days. They also flap their wings out of nowhere really quickly. I’m not sure how old they are because we kind of rescued them. I’m worried that they’re sick and I’m not sure what to do. Please help! ( They also squawk a bit strangely)

 

[Crystal09123]

Here’s a link to what they are doing [ame="https://youtu.be/R1a4guTM28I"]sonny - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Laurasea]

Hi. More info helps, where did you rescue him them from? What the back story?!

Your bird looks young. The head bobbing looks like begging for attention or food. My birds can Bob to get my attention, to ask to be let outof the cage.
Are these unweaned babies?! Young birds that might still be getting hand fed will Bob like that to ask for a feeding. What are they eating?

The wing flap I saw lookedije he was startled by your shadow moving. But they could also be flapping as part of begging for food

Also, that is just a temporary cage right? As it's way to small for them. And needs more and different perches.

 

[Crystal09123]

They were in a safe environment before we got them, we were just offered to keep them. Also they are eating seeds at the moment, not being hand fed. They were hand fed when we first got them but are not at the moment. They also do all the bobbing and etc. when they are out of the cage as well. As for the cage yes it is temporary we are saving For a big cage and are hopefully getting it next week.

 

[Laurasea]

Ok . Have you read up on weaning by abundance?
The best practice is keep hand feeding as long as the babies want. While at the same time offering fresh veggies , some fruit, seeds and pellets.

The babies are actually willing to try more foods when they still have the safety of hand feeding. As the babies wean themselves by dropping a feeding here and there. Usually the still want the night feeding the longest. You keep offering the feeding and let them decide to refuse. You play with the veggies and other food to help them learn to eat it along the way. This is the best time to get them eating veggies, and warm mushed pellets, you want to offer lots of different foods all the time. There is a lot of wastage at this stage.

Babies can also backsliding, as they might have rejected all have feeding but now want and need them again.
Babies are going through rapid growth and mental development.

Just seeds is not going to meet their needs, and can lead to neurological problems for life as they miss vital nutrients during this critical time. It could be why they are begging for formula again.

You need to offer warm cooked veggies , chopped up tiny pieces of veggies, everything you can to get them to start eating those healthy foods as well as pellets, and the seeds.

I'm going to link so you brought home an unweaned baby. It can seem a harsh read but has good info. Research abundance weaning yourself too. I will also add some other links that I think are good.
A small cage while they are still babies is actually good, as they don't perch well yet.

http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/74363-so-you-bought-unweaned-baby.html

http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/19049-hazards-buying-unweaned-baby.html

 

[Laurasea]

Ok I really think these babies still need hand feeding. They can get in trouble quickly with health if their nutrition is not being met. Young birds get infections easier too, like yeast overgrowth of crop or intestines, or bacterial overgrowth might need to get them into an avain vet specialist, this us a specializes vet that onky sees and treats birds, has extra training and certification to treat birds. A regular vet or a vet that sees exotics won't cut it.

Keep posting and asking questions, keep us updated. Keep checking to see what other members will post advice.
I'm glad you joined, and welcome new parront!