Why are my birds suddenly silent and not playing? What should I do?

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My birds 2 cocktails,and one love bird they are very silent since morning and not playing. What should we do ? Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | 0.5 lbs

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common for birds who have been frightened to not want to vocalize or play - I would recommend looking to see if there is anything different in their environment, or even in the area surrounding their cage(s). This doesn't have to be something that is a really big change - it can also be something subtle, like a new person in the house or the addition of a new piece of furniture or picture on the wall that has been added. I would also ask if there have been anything that could have entered the air, such as use of a non-stick (Teflon) pan, or anything that scents the air (smoke, air fresheners, candles, etc.). These can be very irritating to the respiratory tract (lungs, windpipe, air sacs, etc.), and can make birds silent as well. It can also be very harmful to them. If you are unable to find any changes to their areas and they continue to be silent for the remainder of the day, then it may be time to have them evaluated by a veterinarian in your area. I hope that gives you a place to start, and that they improve quickly!

Why are my birds suddenly silent and not playing? What should I do?

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