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My parrot isn't sleeping with one leg up. Is this normal or a problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My parrot is not sleeping one leg up is it not well but it played us had food and water what is the problem with it ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 2nd, 2018

It is normal for birds to sleep or rest with one leg up. They don't do this all the time though. If she is behaving normally otherwise, she is probably fine. Monitor for decreased appetite or activity, loose droppings or sitting at the bottom of the cage.

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