Why is my budgie sleeping with his head in his wings all day?

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My budgie who i got around three months ago has been sitting with his head i between his wings all day. He's never done this before and I'm quite worried because it's the middle of the day and he usually doesn't sleep much during the day. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 1 day old | 0 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Many bird problems can relate to their environment and nutrition. I would ensure you are feeding an adequate diet for parakeets and providing good environmental stimulation with mirrors and lots of toys. If he does not improve, there may be a nutritional deficiency or he may be sick. I would get him in to be seen by an exotic veterinarian to ensure nothing systemic is going on as it would be better to catch this early on than to wait too long and it be too late.

Why is my budgie sleeping with his head in his wings all day?

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