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Why is my baby lovebird suddenly sick, weak, and not eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

My pet Lovebird is sick , the one minute he's playing running around jumping ect, and the next min he won't eat and just lies down weak and looks like he won't make it , he's still a baby he's on 6 week to finisher food. He was sick yesterday and curled up in a ball all stiff and then an hour later he was fine this morning he played and then next min he could move his head or body , I put him back in the box with some heat so I hope it work what else can I do? picture took yesterday

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 12th, 2018

If Fruitloop is not acting normally you should have him examined by a vet. There are too many reasons why this could be happening. Without an exam and knowing his history it is hard to say. Here is a link to an article that may help you: ( https://www.beautyofbirds.com/lovebirddiseases.html ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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