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Is it normal for my baby parrot to eat poop and regurgitate food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | 1 month and 3 days old | 360 lbs

My Alexanderien baby parrot is eating his own poop and he strechs his head and some amount of food will come in his mouth then it swallows it.is this common?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on January 19th, 2018

Eating poop is not a good idea and there should be a barrier between your bird's stool and his environment such as a cage floor, otherwise his stool should be picked up daily to prevent him from eating it. Regurgitation can happen as a sign of affection in birds or part of normal eating/feeding of baby birds, however if it is affecting his ability to eat or drink, isn't gaining weight, or has other symptoms of illness, it is always best to have a vet take a look.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on April 23rd, 2017

    Your baby parrot may just be trying to explore his environment. Making sure he is on a balanced baby bird food, or is being fed by his parents, and keeping the cage cleaned/extra stool removed can help reduce his curiosity in eating it.

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