We are used to the fact that a small part of pets can understand their owners. This also applies to birds. Most breeders prefer to keep budgies - as they are the smallest and most undemanding birds. They cannot learn a large number of words like Grays and cannot speak coherently. However, a set of certain signals and sounds allows them not only to communicate with each other, but also to contact the owner. In the article we will look at the main signals, what they mean and learn to understand the language of budgerigars.
Scary squeak from a parrot
Scary squeak from a parrot
Good afternoon In mid-September my parrot started squeaking at night. Occasionally. However, in October it became constant, and only at night. Squeaks when breathing, seems to breathe with the whole body. During the day everything is ok with him, he chirps and says something. But the nights are now pure hell. It beeps all night! We visited several doctors and gave us some antibiotics, but nothing helped. Sometimes it doesn't squeak at night, but then it starts again. During the day it VERY rarely beeps like that, only after sunset does it start.
Why does the parrot scream
Some birds are especially prone to noise: African Grays, Macaws, Cockatoos. Small parrots, for example, budgerigars, also scream, but for the human ear these sounds are not so sharp. A bird can voice what it feels at the moment. Pets, through a raised tone, let people know that they need something and are worried.
Interesting to know. In nature, a bird's cry is a signal of danger or a way of intimidating the enemy.
Common causes of screaming:
- the pet has nothing to do, he is bored and lonely, he is trying to attract attention;
- living conditions have changed, a move has occurred, or new neighbors have appeared in the cage;
- the bird experiences fear, stress, and is in a state of shock;
- the parrot is hungry, sick and in great discomfort.
Other cases of loud sounds are normal singing, an indicator of a good mood.
The morning calls of parrots are absolutely normal. Even domesticated birds at the genetic level retain the memory of natural biorhythms. Having woken up, the bird sings, clears its throat, and notifies those around it of its awakening. If your client starts screaming in the evenings, he may be overexcited. Birds often meet their owners only before going to bed and express their joy by screaming.
Sinusitis
A serious disease that causes purulent inflammation of the nasal mucosa. The bird is breathing very heavily, the cere becomes inflamed and swollen. The general condition is sluggish. Wheezing is heard during inhalation and exhalation.
The causes of the disease can be bacterial or viral infections, lack of vitamin A. Sinusitis can occur as a result of injury during a free flight.
Antibiotics are used for treatment. In advanced cases, surgery may be necessary to remove fibrinous exudate.
