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Go on...drive that truck right through there.

They don't show illness unless they're really sick so they're hard to read. Something's up though.

I understand that birds do not show health problems until they are bad, but it sounds like you are on top of it.

Good luck.

Hi,
I hope she is okay. I have always wanted a parrot, but can't make that kind of commitment at this point in my life.

Peace

Thanks for the wishes.

She hasn't started pulling out feathers has she?

She ruffles up when she's down on the nest floor but the rest of the time she's sleek and looks good. No nasal stuff though they did say her tongue swab was slightly "slimey" hence the possible aspergillosis dx. But she's not got her usual joie de vivre, and it's so odd that it worries the hell out of me.

She's thirteen so should really be in her prime.

If the heart is fine it could be psychological. My parrot, B.A., was very needy. He use to do a lot of what you are talking about when he was not feeling like he was loved. I had to keep his cage door open and had to have a perch in the living room and bedroom.

But once we get the word from the vet I might bring her other perch in from the bedroom and let her enjoy it.

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But he was my baby.

I hope she perks up soon.

hang in there, Sister Pidge, good vibes winging your way.

Parrots are remarkable and easily find a way into your heart.

It's good you are exploring all possibilites. Maybe allow her to nest. Get a nice nesting box, some materials, and set the lights to mimic prime nesting times (maybe a few fake eggs too, but not right away).

So, good vibes from me and Willow, blue-headed Pionus.

Is she shredding soft materials more than normal? That would lend support to your nesting theory.

Could it be a reaction to a change in the season?

Best wishes from one who is owned by a blue & gold.

Gordy has gone on to sing in a better place
May Pidge get to spend many more happy moments with you
They don't ask for much but give their all!

They're way smarter than most people think. He makes the noise of the cabinet opening when he wants a treat. He makes the noise of the zipper on my step-mother's work bag before she leaves for work.

One night, he said "Good night baby" and kept saying it. Finally, my dad figured out that the hall light was still on. He turned it off and Darwin stopped talking.

Being on the bottom of the cage is not typical for a parrot. How old is she? They can live well into the 70's, but as with humans, that's not always the case. I would recommend you do some online research and contact others who own the specific breed. But from what you said, that bird is sick. They're children, just like cats, dogs, and rabbits. They have personalities and intelligence. Please don't waste time.

Pidge has much the same behaviors btw. She calls the dogs by imitating them, and when we're about to go upstairs or downstairs she whistles them up for us. She comments on us opening a door with a crow caw because she likes the crows outside (in summer) and imitates the busses going by. She does talk to us a lot but most of her real communication is by adapting appropriate sounds to situations.

As you can tell we love her and take great care of her. She's 13 and should have a long life with us. Hope she does.

I didn't mean that to sound morbid, but they live a REALLY long time and most people who buy them don't understand that. You're in it for life when you get a parrot.

Give her an almond for me. They LOVE those.

On Edit: I love almonds too, but I'm not going to live as long as her.

Yes we occasionally irritate the sons by threatening them with her after we're gone. Honestly, I expect one of them would take her on. At least I like to believe that.

She talks a lot though, and still surprises me when she takes a liking to a new word or phrase. She likes the "R" sound so says "Hi Birrrrrd" and "What a pretty girrrrrl" and such. My favorite is "What're YOU lookin' at?"

Hugs to you and Chloe.

Chloe enjoys saying this word, over and over and over again.

She unfortunately says this: "I'm going to f@#$ you up"

She is a rescue bird who was sadly in a home with domestic violence issues. She takes a great deal of patience, but her high IQ fascinates.

And yes, please keep us all posted on Pidge and her recovery.

If Pidge is squatting she could be "nesting" as you say. Gary has been beating up his chest to show he has been in some fight for her love.

Maybe she could hear/watch the Bridge on the River Kwai. Gary does almost the whole whistle song, but he EXPECTS harmony!It really picks him up.

Vibes for everything to turn out well.

long lived, loving birds. A friend (now deceased) had a Military MacCaw (?) named "Harley". Hope Pidge has a long happy life! Please keep us posted!