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When choosing a bird, which is a warning sign it may be sick?

Sitting puffed up and huddled.

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  1. Sitting puffed up and huddled ✔
  2. Bright, alert and clear-eyed
  3. Active and moving around

Why: Merck says healthy birds are bright and alert with clear eyes and are active. Birds huddled together or puffing up their feathers may be sick.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck also says to look for missing feathers or anything oozing from the eyes, beak or tail.

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Answer: Sitting puffed up and huddled. Merck says healthy birds are bright and alert with clear eyes and are active. Birds huddled together or puffing up their feathers may be sick.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Choosing a Pet Bird www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/choosing-a-pet-bird
    Healthy birds are bright and alert, with clear eyes. They should be active and not huddled together or puffing up their feathers
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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