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Hello what do i do when my budgie is lying low with his eyes closed and weak body?

Hello what do i do when my budgie is lying low with his eyes closed and weak body?

Updated On February 19th, 2018

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 4 months and 3 days old | 0.0881849 lbs

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Answered By Ady Y. Gancz, DVM, ABVP (Avian), ECZM

Veterinarian, Board-certified avian specialist

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Hi and thank you for your question, This is not normal and may be serious. I recommend that you take Green to the vet ASAP. At home all you can do is keep her in a warm place, offer a bit of sugar-water to the beak and hope she gets better. Regards

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