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Why is my parakeet quiet, sleeping, and not eating or flying?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

I have a parakeet, and all day he has been really quite and sleeping, barely eat and it doesn’t fly, but he is standing on his swing

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Answered By Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Zoological Medicine Specialist

Published on December 3rd, 2017

Hi, The changes you have described in Chuy are very conserning to me. Birds can become sick very quickly and tend to hide signs of illness. I’m worried that Chuy May have an infection or other serious illness that would cause him to be lethargic and not eat. I recommend you take Chuy to your veterinarian as soon as you can for an examination. They will be able to do any additional tests needed and start the appprorpate treatment. Good luck!

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