Why is my young parrot sick: no appetite, plucking feathers, sleepy?

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My pet is an Alexandrian parrot. He is approximately 2 months old. From the past few days he is seen with loss appetite and plucking feathers. He is also dozing off frequently even while feeding. I don't keep him in cage except for sleeping. Pet's info: Bird | Parrot | Male | unneutered

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Marco. The lack of eating and sleeping more is an indication of illness. Free-roaming birds will often ingest items not meant for consumption and possibly toxic. There are other infectious diseases that might be possible also, transmitted from parents or other chicks (polyoma virus, Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease). A veterinary visit should be scheduled soon, as early recognition might improve outcome. Keeping Marco in a cage when not 100% supervised is highly recommended. At the present providing additional heat support might help a little. Most avian veterinarians try to place ill birds in heated incubators at 80-85 F. Good luck.

Why is my young parrot sick: no appetite, plucking feathers, sleepy?

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