Why is my cockatoo screaming hurt and acting like he's in pain?

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Columbo my Umbrella Cockatoo is all of a sudden screaming and saying "hurt hurt" "chest hurt" and if you play with his feet he says "no no don't feel good". Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 0.9 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Birds are great at mimicking what they hear, sometimes without knowing the context or meaning behind what they're saying. However, if Columbo is acting ill, or seems painful when you touch or handle him, it is best to schedule a vet visit to make sure there isn't anything wrong. Signs of illness can include listless behavior, favoring a wing or foot, not eating or drinking, changes to stool, sneezing, feather loss, etc, and should be checked out by a vet to rule out any underlying causes.

Why is my cockatoo screaming hurt and acting like he's in pain?

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