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Why is my budgie sick, sleepy, ruffled, and at the cage bottom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Hello. My budgie has fallen ill He usually is really active but now is just sleepy. his feathers are ruffled consistently and he was found sitting at the bottom of the cage. he’s shivering lots and breathing quite slowly

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2019

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Birds that are fluffed and sitting on the bottom of the cage are very very sick. I recommend a visit to a bird specialist vet immediately! Best of luck with Apple, I hope he feels better soon!

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