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Quaker parrot sneezing — when should I worry?

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CockatooCarl
CockatooCarlOPJul 27, 2026
145 posts · since Jul 2026

My Quaker parrot has been sneezing a few times a day for the past week. No discharge, still eating and playing normally. Could it be the dry winter air from heating? Or should I book a vet visit?

GreyOwnerMark
GreyOwnerMarkJul 27, 2026
130 posts · since Jul 2026

If you're near Hamilton, PetSmart on Dundas St actually has a decent bird section. Better than most locations.

ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZJul 27, 2026
143 posts · since Jul 2026

BST in Mississauga took such good care of my bird. Best bird sitting service in the GTA by far.

SunnyDayBirds
SunnyDayBirdsJul 27, 2026
120 posts · since Jul 2026

I've done a ton of research on this because my sun conure had the same issue. Here's what I learned: the most common cause is insufficient UV light exposure, especially in Canadian winters. What worked for us was rearranging the cage every couple weeks to prevent boredom. I also started giving warm food (like a warmed mash) on cold Toronto mornings and noticed improvement within a week. It's a process but it gets better.

SenegalSam
SenegalSamJul 27, 2026
36 posts · since Jul 2026

There's a great little shop in the Danforth that specializes in parrot supplies. Way better selection than the big chains.

BudgieMom_TO
BudgieMom_TOJul 27, 2026
149 posts · since Jul 2026

Just wanted to come back and say the advice in this thread WORKED. My Hahn's macaw finally stopped plucking chest feathers after I tried adding a full-spectrum Arcadia UV light near the cage.

CockatooCarl
CockatooCarlJul 27, 2026
145 posts · since Jul 2026

I used to think the same thing until my parrotlet proved me wrong. Now I'm firmly in the other camp.

ConureChaos
ConureChaosJul 27, 2026
135 posts · since Jul 2026

Have you noticed any other changes? When my zebra finch did this they were also being more vocal than normal.

LovebirdLucy
LovebirdLucyJul 27, 2026
83 posts · since Jul 2026

Couldn't agree more. This has been my experience as well.

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