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My parakeet is weak, off-balance, and sits at cage bottom. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

my parakeet has been sick for a few weeks now , he's sits on the bottom of the cage ,he's weak walks in circles, he hangs onto the side of the cage with his beak , he off balance sleeps a lot , one side of his body seems weaker . he eats and drinks . what should i do? thank you

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 21st, 2017

It would be best to bring your bird to a local avian veterinarian, especially if he has been ill for a few weeks. it's possible that an underlying illness, neurologic issue, muscular disease, stroke or other problem has occurred that needs to be examined and treated as needed. In some cases birds may not recover fully, and you may need to adjust your bird's environment to help him get around a little easier, such as adding in flat platform perches or changing access to food and water.

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