Heatwave and budgie
I don’t have an Avian vet near me so I thought I could ask on here. My female budgie is 7 years old and has always been extremely happy and social with a healthy feather coat and she’s never had problems with overgrown nails or beak.
In the last month however her behaviour has changed and she doesn’t leave her cage at all despite the door always being open. She doesn’t cuddle and has been practically silent compared to her usual loud self. I’ve also noticed that she’s getting bald spots over her cere and under the eyes. It’s growing out now but she’s not doing too well. Her nails are also overgrowing, something I’ve never seen before with her.
I live in northern Europe and all of these symptoms have happened at the same time as the heatwave so maybe she’s not used to the heat? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.