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Why is my bird lethargic, not eating, and molting at 1 year old?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 year and 11 months old

Very low energy,always sitting on the side of the cage,mostly sleeping all day,very little eating and new feathers coming in he’s a year old

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 20th, 2017

Molting and growing new feathers can take a lot of energy, however if Mike has been lethargic and not interested in normal activities, or isn't wanting to eat or drink, it would be best to seek veterinary care. It's possible there is an underlying issue such as illness or injury causing it, nutritional problems, parasites, or even some deficiency from his body using up nutrients to create new feathers. Having a thorough exam from a local vet can help rule out any issues, and treat any problems to help Mike feel better.

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