Why does my lovebird yell so much? Is he bored, stressed, or sick?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 4 months old
Our lovebird keeps on yelling even when he's not alone in the room. He has food and water but still yells and it's quite irritating. Is he alright?
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Published on November 20th, 2016
Kiki may be bored, stressed or ill. Provide more interaction and attention if possible. Birds are flock animals and although some are fine alone, others may need "company". This extra attention could be from human or avian companionship. Rearrange the cage to provide enrichment. Switch out old toys for new toys, provide different sized perches and offer a variety of foods for him to forage. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, loose droppings or sitting quietly with eyes closed and feathers puffed out. These can be signs of illness requiring an exam with an experienced avian veterinarian.
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Published on November 8th, 2018
Those are all very common signs of general illness in birds, so if the behavior continues or has been ongoing, it would be best to bring Grassy to your vet for an exam. In the meanwhile, keeping him in a warm hospital cage away from other birds and with easy access to food and water may help keep him comfortable.
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Published on February 6th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Kiki. Could he have ingested something that was not food? Sounds like he is sick and trying to vomit. Metabolic diseases (liver, kidney, pancreas) can also cause nausea. A veterinarian probably needs to be visited soon, as small birds have few caloric reserves. Good luck.
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