Is it normal for a new parrotlet to sleep a lot after shipping?

Thanks for reaching out about Kiwi. A damage flight feather should not alter flight significantly, as they can fly when they molt. Lethargy and sleeping during the day (to conserve energy) are clinical signs of being sick, the question is why. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some support. Monitor fecal production by a total cage clean-out. Sick birds often act like they're eating but aren't. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Multiple possibilities include ingestion of foreign material (metal, fabric, wood, etc.), metabolic concerns (liver, renal), infections (viral, bacterial) and others. Good luck.

Hi there and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! All these signs might be compatible with the presence of high temperature and possibly a systemic infective disease. Respiratory diseases (psittacosis) and gastrointestinal infections due to Trichomonas and Giardia are quite common as well. The list of differentials unfortunately is quite long and more specific answers would require a more extensive chat on his clinical status or a consultation. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I'm sorry to hear Sky isn't feeling well. Unfortunately, those are very general signs of illness that can be caused by a number of things, so seeking veterinary care is best to help narrow down the cause and get her feeling better. Illness, infections, parasites, malnutrition, etc can all cause a bird to become ill and lethargic. Until you can get to the vet, you can move Sky to a separate hospital cage that is kept warm if she is kept with other birds, with easy access to food and water, and in a calm, quiet location. This may help her some until your vet can determine the issue.

An exam with your vet or an experienced avian vet is always recommended for new birds. At the very least, Phoebe will get a clean bill of health. The sleeping posture and squeaking noises are normal unless Phoebe is sleeping all the time. This doesn't seem to be the case by your description. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or loose droppings. These are symptoms that should be addressed by a vet.

Make sure the ambient temperature is appropriate for your bird, not too hot and not too cold. I would also recommend you offer Jerry plenty of fresh food and water to keep him eating and well hydrated. Fluffing up and lethargy are signs of illness so your bird may be getting sick. As long as he is drinking/eating normally and passing normal droppings you should not need to worry. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Blitz. Even though moving to a new home is very stressful, this seems more than stress. Concerns over an underlying disease needs to be considered and a veterinary visit is highly recommended. Providing heat support for now might give some comfort. Place a towel on bottom of cage for perching. Provide food and water within reach. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Penny. Stress can definitely lead to depression and inappetence. But so can illness. Most birds should be quarantined upon acquisition so they can be accessed prior to introduction to the other bird. For now, provide supplemental heat to make her more comfortable. If she continues to be tired and not eat, a veterinary visit is needed soon. Good luck.