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Parakeets as pets for excellence, presented as a great company and will also impose other energy home. In addition, one of the biggest pluses is that it quickly got used to being in their cages and there are very few times when trying to escape.

These animals are also characterized by a higher average life to that of other birds, leading to survive for more than a decade. However, long-lived and are also very likely to get sick, especially when they have several years of their feathers. The big problem is that parakeets usually very difficult to realize when they are sick, and usually when we find it is too late to save them.

Surely some are wondering why it is so difficult to recognize symptoms of diseases in this type of bird. The reason is simple: they hide. Social life among individuals of a species is very important, and when the group realizes that one is sick are left to one side so you do not infect others.

Anyway, there are visible signs that can help detect early disease in a parakeet. Must pay close attention, but if you see them you should consult a specialist quickly.

Usually, when one of these birds is sick you often change the color of the feathers (very visible on the wings and tail) significantly reduces their mobility within the cage, the level of breathing changes strongly and feces do not have consistency or smell the same tradition.

These are just some examples of abnormal behavior or physical changes that may be triggers of disease. Detecting the symptoms early is vital to save the life of your pet.