If you find their water dish empty or if they are drinking more than usual, they may be dehydrated. If your bird isn’t eating their food, they may have lost their appetite. This is a common symptom of many illnesses.
Yellow or green coloration can be a symptom of liver disease. Red or black coloration can be a sign of internal bleeding. Loose or runny feces can indicate that your canary has diarrhea. Healthy droppings should not smell. If you notice a foul odor, it may mean that they have a parasite called giardia.
Feathers missing from their head can be a sign of mites.
Lesions are one symptom of canary pox. In their early stages, they may be yellow or white, but they will start to scab over as the disease progresses. [12] X Research source
Other signs of egg binding include bobbing their tail, lack of appetite, or trouble with breathing.
You can also stroke your canary’s throat to look for a bump or swelling, which would be an indication of a distended crop.
If you live in the United States, you can find a local avian vet by checking the database at the Association of Avian Vets.
