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My new parakeet is shivering. What does it mean and how can I help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 24 days old | 1.2 lbs

I just got my parakeet today and its shivering

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on October 10th, 2017

Sky might be feeling a bit cold or nervous from the change to a new home. Making sure his cage is kept in an area that is free of drafts and not too warm or cold can help, as well as making sure it's not in an area that is super busy or noisy. Give him a few days to settle down in his new home- you can observe and offer him some treats in the cage itself, but waiting a bit to handle him until he's had a change to settle in may help.

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