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Why is my budgie weak, eyes closed, and sitting at the cage bottom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My female budgie won't do anything?? Just sitting in the bottom of cage and weak with eyes closed and standing on two feet

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 9th, 2017

Those are general symptoms that Bibbie is not feeling well and may have an underlying illness. It would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP as this is a symptom of many possible issues and an exam is needed to help narrow down the cause. Until you can get to the vet, moving her to a warm hospital cage with easy access to food and water may help, however if she is completely listless seeking care is needed ASAP.

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    Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

    Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

    Published on February 19th, 2018

    Hi and thank you for your question, This is not normal and may be serious. I recommend that you take Green to the vet ASAP. At home all you can do is keep her in a warm place, offer a bit of sugar-water to the beak and hope she gets better. Regards

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