My new budgie is quiet, tired, and sneezing. Is he sick or nervous?

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Hello! A little blue budgie flew up to my family member while he was outside yesterday. It was oddly tame and he was even able to hold it. We gave the budgie some food and after a while, we eventually went out to see if we could have a local petstore rescue the budgie. Such wasn't allowed and we have decided to adopt him. He has a cage, water, food, some toys... I haven't heard him make a single peep besides an occasional sneeze. He seems very tired as well. Is he sick, or perhaps just nervous? Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor little birdie! What a cutie too. It is quite possible he could have some dehydration or loss of energy due to his excursion, or could have become injured or caught some illness. If his lethargy continues, he seems to be sneezing frequently, he isn't eating well, or he seems puffed up/hunched over or is sitting on the floor of his cage then I would bring him into the vet for an examination.

My new budgie is quiet, tired, and sneezing. Is he sick or nervous?

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