My Green Cheek Conure vomits after getting scared. Is he sick?

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I have a 2 year old Green Cheek Conure. Over the last month there have been two cases of him vomiting, one just happening today. In both cases he vomited directly after a lot of flying after getting scared of a large laundry basket being moved. The vomit has been liquidy orange and does smell bad. I'm wondering if this is a sign of sickness showing after stress, or if there's any actions I should take? He has no other signs of stress and is a very playful and happy bird otherwise.

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It would be hard to tell without an exam. Since he has show this behavior twice now, seeking out an exam from a local avian vet would be best, just to rule out any possible underlying health issues. Your vet may recommend additional testing such as bloodwork or x-rays to check for any deficiencies or obstructions that could cause the behavior. If he checks out healthy, then looking to stress as a cause is a good idea, especially if this has happened twice after the same event. It may be that he would be better with a cage-top play area instead of free roam of the house, or having his cage moved to a lesser trafficked area of the house until he is more comfortable. Helping him get used to "scary" things by offering treats, interacting, and spending time together can also help to reduce stress in the long-term.

My Green Cheek Conure vomits after getting scared. Is he sick?

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