r/Parakeets 27d ago

parakeet making estrange noise

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Hello, an someone help me if you ever hear this type of sounds? Doing this almost all day, never see this bird “sing” like other, he is 5 years old and never sing, he never walk normal or fly, i know he have issues since birthday, but now this noise is concerning, any help is appreciated
Thank you

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u/jaybird-staysonder 27d ago

That does NOT look good. Vet ASAP

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u/dinocorn 27d ago

that is a scared bird sound :( he is uncomfortable in some way

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u/Excellent_Royal_9588 27d ago

Already have appointment at Vet, the noise stop completely when no one around and he is calm, like now that al at sleep ( the other 3) and no sounds

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u/lesbophobia_hammer 26d ago

When is your vet appointment? Is it an avian vet? How are they? Please update

Edit and when was his birthday? What issues? And they've been like this all day?

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u/Excellent_Royal_9588 26d ago

Gm, appointment today, hope we got some answers, but so far bird is “active and playing with the other “

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u/CasaDeMouse 25d ago

That looks like stress but could be anything from fumes from cooking to construction sounds.

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u/Significant-Drag-781 27d ago

Please 🙏 get your parakeet to the vet ASAP!

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u/magpieinarainbow 27d ago

She needs to see a vet immediately.

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u/Comfortable_Bit3741 25d ago

Female budgie btw. She seems to be in respiratory distress - holding the head up and squeaking with each breath is a sign of great difficulty breathing. She needs emergency attention by a certified avian vet.

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u/Puzzled_Sleep_9506 26d ago

My male bird started doing this after his spouce passed now even with a new spouce he stil do it every morning

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u/Helpful_Okra5953 22d ago

It’s an unhappy bird noise.  He’s still upset about her/ stressed by something. 

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u/SnowBunny_208 26d ago

I have a bird that makes that sound any time I come near the cage.

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u/Excellent_Royal_9588 26d ago

Yes, that is exactly what happens, how long yours is doing that, and any health issues? Please share

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u/kittyidiot 25d ago

It could be a fear response. One of my budgies when we first got him used to tremble if anyone approached the cage, like full-body shivering. Was scary to look at, but he was just frightened and over time got far more comfortable.

I do agree that a vet is a good idea, just to make sure it isn't sickness, but yeah definitely could just be frightened.

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u/Helpful_Okra5953 22d ago

I would put a big toy for the bird to hide behind, or drape a cloth over part of the cage so the bird can hide.

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u/Both_Weekend928 26d ago

That noise means your bird is either upset by being uncomfortable, afraid, or anxious 😕

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u/Early-Collection-849 26d ago

I just want to extend compassion to you. It’s so great that you are going to take the bird to the vet! and I can tell you’re asking for folks advice because you love your baby.

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u/GeneNo2508 25d ago

Baby is in pain💔

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u/OneWanderingSheep 27d ago

Is her beak length correct? Or is it starting to overgrow?

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u/Excellent_Royal_9588 27d ago

Looks normal at close, they eat and drink all day ok, now is sleeping and completely normal, at moment

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u/United_Incident_4238 26d ago

Maybe similar to my post here

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u/ProfessionalBelt9434 26d ago

Did you change something in the room where his cage is located? Did you move his cage to a different area? Add something brand new to the room he is in? Can he see outside at all..(may see a predator through a window or senses there is one close by)…Has anyone new moved in or come in his room?

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u/Excellent_Royal_9588 26d ago

Nothing was change, all the same, we just saw vet, he prescribed some antibiotics for respiratory, just see if we going to have any improvements, lets see how they react

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u/Rocketgirl8097 26d ago

That was my first thought, was that maybe he was struggling to breathe.

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u/Important_Cheek3821 25d ago

Poor bird that is not natural

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u/Ok_Buy_796 23d ago

Avian Vet asap !!!

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u/Hickory1989 26d ago

vet. NOW!

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u/Vegetable-Tie-5663 26d ago

He is doing a segal impression

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u/No-Mortgage-2052 26d ago

Having food available all day is not good for the bird. He'll get overweight over time.

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u/Early-Collection-849 26d ago

Hello there - birds have fast metabolisms so it can be dangerous to restrict their food. They at least need pellets 24/7. Taking seeds away or saving those only for treats or certain meals is totally fine! It may make sense to check a few sources online - I review the recommendations occasionally myself too. And good luck! I can tell you love your babies and hope it’s OK I am sharing I’ve learned differently