SunnyDayBirds

Can we start a support group for this? Because SAME.

My Pionus 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?

Oh man, this brings back memories. When we were dealing with this with Paco, I thought we'd never get through it. Now it's just a funny memory. It gets better, I promise.

I respectfully disagree. I think it depends heavily on the individual bird. My Oliver is the total opposite.

I switched to Goldenfeast last year and haven't looked back. My zebra finch's feathers have never looked better.

Great question! So in my experience with budgie, this usually comes down to a few things. First, switching to stainless steel water bowls and changing water twice daily. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to the cage being in a high-traffic or drafty location because that was a huge factor for my Echo. Hope that helps!

This happened to us last winter. I think the shorter days and dry heated air were the cause for my bird.

Update: took everyone's advice and things are improving. Snowball is slowly coming around. This forum is the best.

My lovebird just figured out how to open their cage latch. I'm both impressed and terrified. What's the smartest thing your bird has done? I swear they understand way more than we think.

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to territorial behavior — especially common during breeding season.

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

How long have you had them? Sometimes it takes a while for birds to settle into a new home.

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

YES! This is exactly what I needed to read today. My Amazon parrot and I have been going through the same thing!

Hello! Been lurking on this forum for a bit and finally decided to make an account and participate. I've had my umbrella cockatoo Storm for about 18 months now. Always nice to connect with other bird people in the GTA — most people I know think I'm crazy for having a bird lol. Excited to be here!

Oh man, this brings back memories. When we were dealing with this with Oliver, I thought we'd never get through it. Now it's just a funny memory. It gets better, I promise.

You know the look — head tilted, one eye pinning, feathers slightly puffed, absolute ATTITUDE. Rio gives me this face every time I say no to a third almond. I swear they understand the word and choose to be offended by it. Does your bird give you the look too?

Same here! Glad it's not just me lol.

When I had to travel, I used Bird Sitting Toronto and they were incredible with my lovebird. Daily updates with photos and everything.

Did this start suddenly or was it gradual? When my African Grey did this it turned out to be the cage being in a high-traffic or drafty location.