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My bird is tired and not moving after eating millet. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Wassabi Is not moving shes breathing but tierd she resently ate alot of millit is she full or sick this morning she was happy with paco

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 5th, 2018

Birds do have periods of rest throughout the day in between periods of activity that is normal behavior. However, If your bird is unmoving and seems very lethargic and this has been ongoing for several hours or the entire day/several days, it could be a sign of illness. As these symptoms are very vague, it is best to seek out veterinary care ASAP to help determine the cause and get her feeling better. Illness, infection, malnutrition, obstructions and more can all cause similar symptoms and should be checked out by a vet. Until you can get to the vet, moving her to a hospital cage that is separate from other birds, and kept warm and quiet with easy access to a balanced diet and water may help, however if symptoms continue or do not improve, seeking veterinary care is best.

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