Sick Conure

[Bill Wright]

Noticed that one of my birds is not feeling well tonight. Notice he or she is acting lethargic, will not eat, sleepy. Noticed when I had the bird on my arm, he or she's feet seemed much colder. Any ideas?

 

[iamwhoiam]

If you feel your bird is ill then best thing to do is take him/her to the vet. Would be a good idea to keep your bird warm (not too hot, though) by covering the cage on 3 sides. You need to make sure your bird is drinking.

 

[SandraK]

Try using a heating pad or hot water bottle (covered with a towel) under her to keep her warm. I have a brother-in-law going your way on holiday next week, depending on where they are going and where you are I could send stuff to you.

Also keep her hydrated, even if it's by giving her eye-droppers of water. I think other members have recommended adding Karo syrup or giving Pedialyte (infant hydration formula). PM me if you need anything sent.

 

[Mark & Da Boyz]

Heating pad and fresh water and trip to the vet.

 

[SandraK]

It probably isn't that easy to find a vet, let alone an avian vet, depending on where you live in Costa Rica.

 

[Bill Wright]

Thanks for all the replies. Went back out to their cage before dark and he or she was drinking water, which was a great improvement from early today..............will see how they feel in the morning. It is true that it is very hard to find a vet where we live.........We just pray that Alice will be fine in the morning.

 

[iamwhoiam]

If you use a heating pad place it under 1/2 of the cage.
It's good that you saw her drinking. Are there any special treats she likes that you might be able to get her to eat?

 

[Mark & Da Boyz]

How is she doing today?