Bird questions
Health and Vet Care
Use this page when you are checking illness signs, breathing, droppings, weight, bleeding, egg laying, nails, injury, or emergency prep.
Start with these six
How do I know if a bird is sick?Compare appetite, droppings, breathing, posture, weight, feathers, voice, and energy with normal.
When should I call an avian vet?Call an avian vet early for breathing changes, bleeding, not eating, collapse, injury, or toxins.
Why is my bird breathing with tail bobbing?Tail bobbing while resting can signal breathing effort and should be taken seriously.
What do normal bird droppings look like?Normal droppings vary, but paper liners help you spot color, volume, and wetness changes.
Should I weigh my bird?Regular gram-scale weights catch illness and diet drift before visual changes are obvious.
Why is my bird not eating?Not eating is urgent in birds; check for real intake and call for guidance.