Symptoms of depression in parrots
1, decreased appetite
Although different species of parrots suffer from different symptoms of depression, they all have one feature in common, that is, the appetite of depressed parrots will decrease. Because the metabolism of parrots is very fast, once you find that parrots are forbidden to eat, you must identify the reasons why parrots do not eat as soon as possible, so as to prevent parrots from losing weight due to reduced food intake, and even causing more damage to parrots. If the parrot’s food intake changes for two consecutive days, it is best to consult a relevant professional in time to find out the cause of the parrot’s decreased appetite so that it can be properly dealt with.
2. Aggressive behavior
When the parrot is depressed, its personality will change greatly, which is also a manifestation of parrot depression that is more obvious and easy to identify. Depressed parrots are usually more aggressive. Although seasonal changes and hormonal factors can also affect a parrot’s behavior, the abnormal performance caused by these conditions is generally short-lived. If a parrot continues to exhibit abnormal behavior, it is likely a sign of unhappiness.
For safety reasons, when a parrot is suspected of suffering from depression, it is recommended that the breeder contact a veterinarian or an experienced person to check the parrot. If this cause is ruled out, the breeder will also need to explore what is causing the change in the birds.
3. Hair plucking occurs. Once a parrot develops plucking, there is a good chance that this phenomenon can quickly develop into a long-term, devastating problem. Therefore, if a breeder finds bald patches in a parrot, it is best to contact a veterinarian to find out what is causing the phenomenon. Even if the parrot’s body is found to have no health problems, it is still necessary to find out why it was plucked, otherwise it is likely to develop into a hairless body. Many times, when parrots are bored or do not get enough social interaction, they are prone to plucking. For this reason, breeders usually need to pay more attention to spending more time with their beloved birds to prevent them from feeling lonely or depressed. Causes hair-pulling behavior.
4. The voice changes. After raising a parrot for a period of time, the breeder will be very familiar with the frequency and type of the bird’s sound. If the bird’s call suddenly changes, it is necessary to check whether the bird is experiencing signs of depression, because many birds will Screaming out of boredom or frustration. Therefore, if the owner finds that the bird’s voice is louder than usual, it is best to accompany it more. It is recommended that breeders keep parrots in pairs and provide them with more toys, which has a certain effect on preventing parrot depression.
Warm reminder: Parrots are birds that need companionship. Since they choose to keep parrots, breeders must spend more time with their beloved birds. , let the bird feel your love for it as much as possible and keep the bird happy.
