Budgies can be very hyper!
They love to walk side to side and fly about in the house when you give them out of cage time
But a question some budgie parents ask is – Why is my budgie walking in circles?
If your budgie is walking in circles it can be a cause of concern
You should take your budgie to the vets to get an expert opinion especially if your bird has been doing this for a long time
There could be other reasons which I will discuss in the article so carry on reading
Why Do Birds Walk In Circles?
First and foremost, make sure to take your budgie to the vets to make sure it’s nothing serious because a budgie walking in circles can be a cause of concern
It could even be a seizure/ or a stroke so take your budgie to the vet asap!
Hopefully your budgie is fine and it’s nothing serious
If it’s not serious then another reason could be your budgie is just bored
And due to boredom, your little birdie is just walking around in circles
If your budgie is bored then you need to make sure they are entertained and not left alone
Out of cage time is very important so make sure you let your budgie out of their cage
This will give them a chance to fly about and explore
It also allows you to spend some quality time with your bird
If this is the first time you’re going to let your budgie out of their cage it can be daunting
It’s a scary moment because you don’t want your little birdie to get hurt
Lucky for you – I have written an article about this which you can check out by clicking here
And here’s some other related articles about which I think you’ll find interesting
Why does my budgie want to come out of his cage?
Should I leave my budgies cage open?
Letting them out of the cage will definitely keep them busy and entertained!
Another thing you can do is add a variety of toys
But to do this, you need a large cage so if you don’t have one then check out my article – Best large cage for budgies
Adding a variety of toys will keep your budgie happy and entertained when you’re not there
Always mix the toys up so they don’t get bored easily
Have a read of my article – What do budgies need in their cage
Maybe your parakeet is not walking in circles but is spinning in circles – This could mean again your parakeet is bored or just going crazy!
It could be classed as normal behavior but you should keep an eye on your bird
Sometimes a bird walking in circles is not a good sign as mentioned earlier as it could mean your little birdie is having a stroke!
That is why a trip to the vets should be done asap if you feel like something is wrong or you sense your budgie is not being themselves
5 Signs To Look Out For If Your Budgie Is Dying
It’s not something budgie parents want to talk about but it’s important at the same time
All budgie parents will go through this at one point
Budgies live an average of 4 – 8 years. They have a relatively short life span
The least you can do is know the signs of a budgie in their last moments so you can ease their suffering or even help out too
Here’s 5 signs you should look out for
1. Breathing Problems
These are characterized by the following
- Tail bobbing up and down while breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Breathing heavily through an open beak
- Wheezing and clicking sounds
- Trying to get more oxygen by stretching out it’s neck
2. Feather Don’t Look Healthy
Feathers are very important to budgies
And if you notice something not right with it, this could be a sign of disease
Here’s what to look out for
- Not preening
- Parasite infection
- Featger cysts
3. Budgie Vomiting
Budgies regurgitate food which is a sign for mating or show of affection
This can look like vomiting because they take their food out
So how do you tell the difference?
By looking at how your bird is throws up
If your budgie voluntarily brings up food by moving their head then that is regurgitating
But if your budgie’s head shakes and bobs violently before bringing out food, this is vomiting
Budgies will vomit if they are really sick
4. Budgies Excreta Is Different
Budgie droppings can tell you a lot about their health
If the color of your budgies droppings are different than to how they usually look it’s not a good sign
You can learn more about this by checking out Omlet.co.uk
5. Budgie Is Not Active As Much
You know your budgie more than anyone else so if you notice your little birdie not being themselves then that’s a sign
Here’s things to look out for
- Not feeding well
- Sleepy during the day
- Losing balance
- Trembling
- Not able to move as often
- Very quiet
If you notice any of these signs it’s best to quarantine your bird and of course take them to the avian vet as soon as possible
Provide fresh water and fresh food that’s withing your birds reach
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