Sicknesses usually cause a loss of appetite in the ill person or the ill animal, but this may not always happen. Your budgie can be sick but still eat.
This article is a quick look into sick budgies who still have an appetite and eat.
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Budgie is sick but still eating:
Your sick budgie is likely worrying you, however, if your budgie is sick, but is still eating, this is a good sign.
Here is what you need to know about your sick budgie still eating:
Why this happens:
Sicknesses don’t always cause a sharp and quick decline in your bird’s health.
A bird who is ill, disorientated, weak, and isn’t eating anything needs immediate hospitalization.
These signs indicate that the bird’s sickness is advanced
If your bird is sick, but is still doing everyday normal activities, like eating, then the bird’s illness is not too advanced, this is a good thing
Birds who are mildly sick can usually be treated at home, or, they can be treated under the direction of the vet without having to go see the vet.
Tips on treating the bird:
The treatment recommended for your sick bird will likely be specific to what illness it has, however, there are a few things that you should do with all sick birds, namely:
Good nutrition:
A bird who is still eating is good, this will make recovery easier.
You can help your budgie recover by serving nutrient-rich foods to the bird.
Giving your budgie healthy foods, with higher calories, will help as these high-calorie foods will give the bird the energy to fight off the illness.
Doing this is also recommended as the bird may be eating, but may not be eating enough.
The higher-calorie foods will ensure that the bird has energy during its recovery.
Medicate the bird:
If you know what your bird is sick with then medicate the bird appropriately so it can recover in good time.
Continue to medicate the bird for the instructed amount of time even if the bird’s symptoms disappear
Make sure the bird sleeps well:
Sleep is good for humans and it is good for sick birds too.
Do your best to ensure that your budgie gets a good night’s sleep by keeping the lights off during the night and making sure that the bird isn’t woken up by any sounds.
It is also advised that you keep stress at a minimum, at night and during the day, so your bird recovers well
Keeping the bird warm:
A bird who is recovering in an environment where the temperature is normal will recover faster, and, the recovery will be smoother for the bird.
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