I have a cute lovebird who has been biting her own wings for years and needs to wear a collar. To help her groom her feathers, I sometimes temporarily remove the collar, but she often can’t resist biting herself again, leading to injuries and even bleeding.
【Sharing My Lovebird’s Illness Experience】
A few months ago, my 10-year-old lovebird, Rainy, fell ill. Every morning, I let him and the other little ones fly out to play, and I carefully observe their eating and bathroom habits. One morning, as usual, I let them out, but I noticed that Rainy hadn’t pooped, which struck me as odd. How could he not have gone after a whole night? To make matters worse, he vomited up everything he had eaten the night before, and he looked very lethargic, refusing to eat.
【How To Know Your Bird Is Sick?】
Pay attention to your birds every day. Any change from the normal practice and behavior, that may already reflect some health issues because birds will hide their symptoms until they are in serious condition. Keep bird warm immediately and take them to avian vet as soon as possible if your bird gets sick, or you are not sure if your bird is sick or not. DON’T WAIT because bird can die in 1 to 3 days if no drinking or eating. Here are some common signs of illness in birds.
Care For Your Birds - Beginners' Guide【新手飼養雀鳥指南】 