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Why is my hand-fed baby bird shivering after eating? Is it okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Baby bird is shivering after I hand fed it.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 30th, 2017

If your baby bird doesn't have all his feathers in yet, he could still be having a hard time regulating temperature. Feeding food that is chilled or too cold may cause his temperature to decrease some, causing the shivering. Making sure the food is room temperature and that your baby bird is in a warm enough environment can help. However, if the shivering continues or if you see any other signs of illness it is best to have it checked out by a vet.

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