Had a Bad Day

[judygram]

I was a little concerned about Sunny, my sun conure yesterday as she was not really her usual self, she was a little clingy, sitting on my shoulder and keeping herself close to me as if for the warmth of my body. It was a cold day, about 40 degrees F for a high but it was warm inside the house, we keep the thermostat at the same setting.

 

But this morning she was back to her usual self although she seemed to be ravenously hungry, she laped up her oatmeal with gusto, she must not have ate a lot yesterday with feeling under the weather.

 

My guess is she was feeling a little depressed, is that possible with a sun conure, but I was sure glad she was more perky today, I was considering taking her to see the avain vet and I won't rule it out entirely, I will watch and see.

 

Have any of you ever had one of your birds display such behavior before? I hope I never see her like that again for it worried me, she is as precious to me as Josey is and I love them both dearly.:unsure:

[sandra902]

do you use those UVA/UVB bulbs? i wonder what the consensus of the board members are. the adverts say they help with all sorts os stuff including mood.

 

i did go ahead and spend the $27.99 on it but since i dont' know any better, have no way of knowing if it works or not.

 

maybe with this longer winter, who knows? we could all use a little lift.

[Shamelessmuse]

I don't really know the sutulties of Conures, I've known Cockatoos that exhibited those types of behaviors. I've known several birds that would get the rainy day blues if they had enough natural light. Sorry I can't be more help!

[Ronda477]

Judy I think that's exactly what happened to SweetHeart the other day when I was asking about her behavior. It was kind of gloomy out and well not as much light was coming in to the house. She is back to normal now. Just keep an eye on him and let us know how he does. I think this winter blah's can get to everyone and everything. Hope he is better soon!!

[lovemyGreys]

Pleased to hear that Sunny seems better, may have been just an off day, If it was continuous over a few days then yes a vet check, but you know that anyway keep us updated Judy.

[judygram]

Not that I minded her snuggling up to me but I did not like seeing her feeling down and she was a little grouchy also, I think it was just a gloomy day but you bet I am going to keep an eye on her. Thanks guys.

[Tari]

No none of mine have acted like that. Glad she is feeling better. If it happens again think I would go to the vet.

[BMustee]

Well, being in FL there is no lack of sunshine here but when a cold front comes in Elmo and all the birds at the store act like old men with arthritis and get REALLY cranky.

[judygram]

Thanks Berna that was probably it, was cloudy and cold all day so she was a little cranky but if it happens again off to the vet we will go.

[Toni]

Good to hear shes doin better Judy. I swear the things our babies do to us. Keeps us jumpin. Like the shiver thing I was concerned and now I know its normal...

[MommaFawkes]

My birds all do that on rainy or cold days, Escpecially Truman and titus two of my conures. Truman though gets so dang grumpy when its nasy out that he is not handalable (that bird has the worst mood swings,LOL)!

[judygram]

Well I was able to handle her but she was grumpy for sure and clinging to me like a piece of tape but today she is her old self again:kiss: my little sweetiepie.

[Ronda477]

Yeh!!! So good to hear that Judy! Let's do a little dance!

 

[judygram]

Thanks Ronda, I love that!!!{Feel-good-0002006E}

[Tari]

lol So glad mine don't do that on rainy days cause here lately it has been raining all the time.:woohoo:

[judygram]

She was fine as frog hair when I left today but it is raining here today also so I don't know, maybe she was just having a bad day Sunday. I am thinking of getting one of those full spectrum lights, some members swear by them.

[BMustee]

I thought that's what it would be. I tell you it's horrible when big fronts come through. The macaws at my work seem to be the most bothered and get REALLY cranky!!! They try to bite me, fighting with each other, screaming...Oi Vai, they are horrible!

[judygram]

Thats amazing how they react that way but frankly I hadn't noticed it before but I will from now on, but like I said today it is dreary and raining and she was fine when I left so go figure. She was just my little snuggle bunny Sunday.:kiss:

[Talon]

OMG! Talon has her MOODS! Some days happy as can be, and others grouchy as can be, others feisty, others cuddly. I do use a lite for her when she is in her cage. She seems to like the warmth and the brightness of it. Our parakket LOVE their light, they are always sitting under it, and I do keep my house around 70-72 in the winter.