My cockatiel died very suddenly.She was at the bottom of her cage she started to spread both of her wings.She normally does this when she her space so we gave her space and left her alone.A few moments later after we left her alone she started making sounds that sounded like yelps and then we found her lying down on her back and not moving.She passed away and we want to know if there was so reasons as to why.She was 5 years old.
Hi,
I am very sorry for your loss, but there is no way I could know why she died. You would have to take her body to a Vet, and even then, there might not be an obvious cause. She may have been sick in some way and you didn’t realize it. Sudden death can be caused by an airborne toxin, so if anything new was introduced in the home that has an odor, that could be the cause. A lot of scents that are OK for people can kill birds. Some examples are cleaning products, candles, burned food, some types of cookware, room fresheners, insect sprays. Nothing with an odor or fume should be used in the same house with a pet bird. Again, I’m sorry for your loss and can’t provide a clear answer for you.
Take care,
Brenda
