Is my Pet Bird Sick?
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Having a pet can be a very good thing for
you and your family. And pet birds are often among some of the most popular
pets that you can get. They are great for families with children and lots of
responsibilities, because as long as you do a few things for them, you will
find that they demand less of your time than cats and dogs do. However, like
all animals, birds might get sick, and because they are less common than cats
and dogs, and because you are going to interact with your bird much less than
your cat or dog, you might find it difficult to tell when your bird is sick.
Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make sure you are paying
good attention to your pet bird, and to make sure that you notice when they are
sick.
One of the best ways to tell when your pet
bird is sick is to listen for changes in their song. Singing is the way that
birds communicate with the outside world. You might think that they are just
chattering, but if you really pay attention you will begin to notice that your
bird has a distinct sound and makes noises at different times of the day. It
will probably have one song that it has in the morning, and one in the evening.
Also, your bird might make noises when it sees you, or sees other members of the
family. There will be noises that it makes when you change its food or water,
or when you put something in the cage. As a responsible pet owner, you should
be aware of these noises. That way, you can notice when they change. If your
bird stops making the noises that they have always made, or makes new noises
you have never heard before, they might be sick.
Like sounds, your bird will develop
movements that you should be able to recognize. You should be able to see where
it likes to perch, and what kind of movements it likes to do during the day and
night. If you see that your bird isn’t moving as much as it usually does, or is
sitting on the floor of the cage instead of on its perch, it might be sick, and
you should pay some attention to it. Also, if it is moving much more than
usual, and trying to fly out of the cage, it also might be sick, and there
should be something done about it. Talk to your vet immediately.