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My new parakeet is sick: fluffed, sleepy, losing balance. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female

Just got parakeet one week ago. He's losing balance, has feathers fluffed, sleepy and pulls head back. Seems sick. :(

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 12th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Tucker. It is agreed, he does appears sick. Contacting the seller or seeing a veterinarian TODAY is recommended. Once birds show they are sick, they are fairly advanced. Removing perches, providing supplemental heat, offering food an dater via a syringe, can give some comfort, but is not in exchange for veterinary care. Good luck.

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