My parakeet's feathers are always fluffed and ratty looking. He is a 3-year-old male, and used to be playful and peppy, but now he is always sleepy-looking and dirty in the vent area. Is he not cleaning himself for a reason? What can I or should I do for my bird? There is also one other bird in the cage (another 3-year-old male), but there are no problems between them and they get along well. Please help!

 

--Lauren

Edited April 30, 201114 yr by keetluvr

My parakeet's feathers are always fluffed and ratty looking. He is a 3-year-old male, and used to be playful and peppy, but now he is always sleepy-looking and dirty in the vent area. Is he not cleaning himself for a reason? What can I or should I do for my bird? There is also one other bird in the cage (another 3-year-old male), but there are no problems between them and they get along well. Please help!

 

--Lauren

 

 

 

I am by no means an expert since I've only had my budgie a couple of months. I've done a ton of reading though and most people would probably suggest separating the two birds so in case the one is sick, the other won't catch it. Also, if he is puffed up all the time and ratty looking, he is most likely a pretty sick little fellow and you should look into getting him to an avian vet ASAP if possible. Hope he feels better soon!