Why is my bird wobbly on its perch? Is it sick or something else?

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Hello! I have a kakariki bird who is unstable when he is sleeping on his perch (kinda leaning back and forward) and he can sometimes be a bit unstable when he is walking on his perch as well. He is not showing any signs of sickness from what I can see, his eyes looks normal and so does the beak, no discharge anywhere. He also eats and sleeps like normal. Should I be worried? What might the problem be if there is one? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

There are a lot of reasons why a bird may have trouble perching including nails that need trimming, perches that are the wrong sizes (usually too small or narrow), muscular or neurologic issues, age, deformities, illness, etc. It is always a good first step to schedule a vet checkup and rule out any more serious causes first. If Haru checks out healthy, making sure he's on a balanced diet can help keep him strong and fit. You may also want to add in some larger perches where he doesn't have to curl his toes all the way around as it may help with balance. Adding in a flat shelf platform to sleep on can also help make sure he stays comfortable while asleep without falling off the person. Making sure all of his food and water dishes are easy to get into and out of can also help if he has trouble getting around.

Why is my bird wobbly on its perch? Is it sick or something else?

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