Why is my parakeet sleeping all day with strange, watery poop?

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My parakeet is always fluffy and tucking his head behind his back with one foot. I know this is a normal sleeping position but he has been sleeping all day. He never really has been an active bird but is this normal? He eats and drinks but doesn't play with his toys. His buddy cloud died recently but I think he is over it by Now? He had a crop infection and was on antibiotics. He's healed now. His poops change with his food but they recently have been very strange and watery and different colors. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 11 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If Sky's behavior has changed recently, and you are are also noticing a change in stool consistency without a change in diet or environment, then having him examined by your vet is a good idea. Some environmental changes, such as extreme heat may cause a bird to be more lethargic until it cools down, however they should still otherwise be eating, drinking and moving about some. Diet changes can also change the color or consistency of stool if there are colored pellets or different seeds introduced. It may be that he is still mourning the loss of his friend, and so is less active, however being completely uninterested in activities, having a change in stool without a diet change, or sleeping all the time are not considered normal.

Why is my parakeet sleeping all day with strange, watery poop?

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