Do you have a sick pet bird? This is a very stressful time for the little bird, such a tender and loving animal! Follow the instructions in this article to take care of it.
Steps
Step 1. Keep it warm
This is a fundamental foresight; Unless he has a fever (in this case it is not a good idea to raise the temperature further, as he may die), you should keep him in a warm place. Remember that if it is overheated it tends to lift its wings, move them away from the body and pant, while if it is cold the feathers swell.
Try putting a heat lamp in the cage, but turn it off overnight. You can buy it at pet stores; usually, this is a model used for lizards and the ideal is to get a 40-60 watt green bulb - avoid the white ones. Alternatively, keep a hot water bottle at the bottom of the cage, wrapped in a towel or blanket. Find the best solution for you and the bird
Step 2. Keep the cage clean very carefully
In this way, you avoid spreading germs and prevent the risk that the bird's health conditions can worsen; remember to immediately get rid of any fruit and seeds it drops on the cage floor.
Step 3. Make sure it has easy access to the food and water bowls
The bird must rest when it is sick and it is certainly not the case to make it go a long way to be able to eat or drink.
Step 4. Reduce sources of stress
Avoid tapping on the cage, taking him to a new environment (unless it is really unavoidable, for example if you have to go to the vet) or touching him excessively. Don't wake him up when he is sleeping, and if you keep your little friend in the living room, make sure there is no noise as a sick bird has to sleep 12 hours every day.
Step 5. Bring the perch down to reduce the risk of falls
If the bird is not feeling well, it is much easier for it to fall and it is not necessary to stress or suffer some trauma.
Step 6. If possible, allow it to receive direct sunlight
However, you don't have to move the cage just for this (read the advice of the fourth step), but the sun's rays are very beneficial for him, especially if he has a vitamin D deficiency; the one he absorbs from the sun can improve his mood and help him heal.
Make sure it does not overheat and is not uncomfortable by making sure there is some shaded area for it to shelter in
Step 7. Prevent dehydration
One of the symptoms is wrinkled skin around the eyes; this is the most serious problem that can affect a sick bird. Make sure he has fresh, clean water on hand at all times, sweeten it with a pinch of honey to encourage him to drink if needed. However, if you opt for this solution, you need to make sure that the bowl is always clean, as there is a greater chance of bacterial colonies developing in sweet solutions.
Step 8. As soon as you notice the first signs of illness, remove all food from the cage
This means removing the scattered millet, seeds, fruit and any other edible residue at the bottom of the cage. One of the main causes of bird diseases is represented by the poor hygienic conditions of the food.
Step 9. If all of these remedies fail, have a vet examined
If the bird shows alarming symptoms or its health condition worsens, the best thing to do is to seek the advice of an experienced doctor, otherwise your little friend may even die. if the bird does not eat well or is dehydrated, the vet may prescribe medications and supplements if necessary.
Advice
- The little bird can get sick and die very quickly, do not delay before taking care of it.
- Keep the small bird away from mites as much as possible.
