What can I do? Does my zebra finch have airsac mites? My female zebra finch died of air sac mites today Currently crying so much right now I'm sorry for your loss, this is an unlucky situation and it can be sometimes difficult to diagnose as well. How do I train and interact with my zebra Finch? Healthy Pet Weight Calculator Find out your pet's ideal weight. Learn more. Can I put 3 pairs of zebra finches with 1 blue faced parrot finch If the cage is large enough, yes. My bird is fully puffed up.
It isn't sick because its behavior hasn't changed. What should I do and what's wrong with it My Zebra Finch is breeding with two female Zebra Finches. At night all three of them stay in one nest.
Is this fine or will there be a probelm when they lay eggs? My zebra finch is fluffy, shaking twiching his head. He doesnt eat on his own or drink water. Cant fly and legs are very weak Thanks for reaching out about your finch. Is there anything I should do for a zebra finch dying, I believe from old sge? Why is my cockatiel sitting at the bottom of the cage? My bird is puffed up.
It's not showing any changes in behavior, like its eating and drinking the same. And it's not weak. Is it sick or just molting?? My cockatiel has been having what looks like hiccups. She's eating, drinking, and preening well. Think down comforter or jackets for yourself and what great insulators fluffed feathers are even for us mammals.
It is also common with Zebra Finches. Commonly, a hen will become depressed, stop eating and will sit all fluffed up. She may be straining occasionally. Droppings may be absent, because the egg is preventing them from passing out through the cloaca. The abdomen may appear swollen, especially around the vent area. In the final stages if the hen can not pass the egg she will go to the floor of the cage and stretch her head and wings as shown in photo.
Immediate treatment is necessary to save the hen. Also Dr. Cathy answers a question regarding egg binding here. I am gonna watch out for new posts. I will be grateful if you continue this in future. Many people will benefit from your writing. Just wanted to tell you keep up the great work! Zebra finches are active and social in nature.
They get along well with their cage mates and are chirping, chattering, and flying around the aviary. If the climate is too cold, you may see your pet zebra finch fluffed up to stay warm. In warm weather, too, they are fluffed up with elevated wings to catch some breeze. Besides climate variation, there are numerous other reasons.
Paying attention to their signals will help you to understand if there is any problem. It is possible your pet finch may be under the weather or feeling malnourished and shows signs of lethargy most of the time. At the same time, if your pet finch has been laying eggs and lately has stopped laying eggs but remains fluffed up all the time. It would be best to take it to an avian vet as there can be a medical issue.
Avid student of Estrildids in aviculture. Post Thu Apr 26, am It's not just finches that fluff up when feeling unwell, all birds fluff up when feeling sick. They do it to try and keep warm. The fluffed out feathers help to trap body heat and keep them warmer. You see plenty of fluffed up birds at shops and it is best to avoid those birds.
If you have a bird that is fluffed up, the first thing to do is bring it indoors and keep it warm and humid. Make sure no drafts get to the bird and then seek vet help.
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