My new bird is sick, head tucked under wing. Does it need a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
I just got a bird but I don't know what kind he is. He's kinda small. He has had his face tucked into his wing and standing on 2 feet for a long time now and I don't now what's wrong. He must be sick. How can We make him better. And is it possible we don't have to go to a vet?
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Published on July 25th, 2017
You bird is very sick, but i couldn't tell you what is wrong based on these very general symptoms, you will need to take him to an avian vet where a blood test and faecal exam will be done to determine what is the cause of the disease.
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Published on April 6th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Sky. It sounds as if he is very sick and needs to see a veterinarian. With being quiet/lethargic/sleeping, his is having a hard time hiding his illness, because it is advanced. A veterinary visit is recommended, tonight or tomorrow. Birds have few reserves. Providing supplemental heat in the 80-85 F can provide aid. This condition can occur due to metabolic disorders (liver, renal, pancreatic), infectious diseases, dietary deficiencies, and other problems. A veterinarian can help sort it out. Good luck.
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Published on July 30th, 2017
You bird is very sick, but i couldn't tell you what is wrong based on these very general symptoms, you will need to take him to an avian vet where a blood test and faecal exam will be done to determine what is the cause of the disease.
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