Parrots are known to mimic human speech. They use this skill whenever they can, and they can be quite loud when they mimic
But what happens when the birds don’t speak out loud? This article looks into why your parrot may be silent.
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Why is my parrot silent:
Odd behavior coming from your parrot will undoubtedly worry you quite a bit.
Odd behaviour, like your parrot staying silent, may be a sign that something is wrong.
Here is why your parrot may be silent:
The bird is sick:
If your parrot has suddenly fallen silent then the bird may be sick.
Birds, parrots included, try to uphold a strong and healthy appearance when sick.
They will stay silent to appear strong and healthy but staying silent is actually a common symptom of illness in birds.
In fact, by the time your bird starts showing this sign of being ill, or starts showing any other signs of being ill for that matter, the bird has likely been unwell for a while.
Other signs that your parrot may be ill include fluffed feathers, reluctance to move, changes in eating and drinking, changes in droppings, and self-isolation.
What to do:
If you notice signs of your parrot acting ill then you’d need to take action either by diagnosing and treating the bird yourself, or, by taking the bird to the vet to be diagnosed and treated.
Because your bird has likely been sick for a while, it is recommended that you take the bird to the vet for immediate treatment
The bird is scared:
If this particular parrot is new to your home, and is new to you as a caregiver, then the bird may be silent because it is scared of you.
Your new bird will be scared of you because it sees you as a predator.
In the wild, parrots would be silent to avoid being seen or heard by predators.
In your home, your bird will be silent to avoid being seen or heard by you.
A scared parrot will not want to draw too much attention to itself by being loud so it will be silent until it can trust you
Trusting you can take some time but it should happen eventually.
What to do:
Being around your parrot and giving the bird treats will help it realize that you aren’t a threat to it and that you aren’t there to harm it.
It’s the bird’s personality:
If your bird is not new to your home, and is not sick, then being silent may simply be a part of your parrot’s personality.
Parrots are known to be quite loud but not all parrots are like this.
Some parrots will be more reserved and silent and this reserved and silent nature is simply a part of their personality.
You’ll know that your bird’s calm and silent demeanor is just a part of its personality because the bird will not show any signs of distress or illness along with the silence.
What to do:
As long as your bird isn’t acting ill and isn’t in distress then you don’t have to do anything, the bird will be fine.
Keep an eye on your parrot to make sure that it is indeed ok.
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