My Kakariki is sitting with her tail down

[mcliplef]

I don't know if anyone remembers Kiwi, but I have posted a couple times about her befor.Recently, she has been sitting with her tail down slightly, but not bobbing. She seems fine otherwise, but the sitting position is just odd.

Thank you!

 

[noodles123]

Is she straining to poop?
Any other changes in mood, appetite etc?
What us Kiwi's age?

 

[LaManuka]

Are you able to post a picture which may assist?

http://www.parrotforums.com/technical-support/6287-how-post-pictures.html

You could also post a video - you'd likely need to upload to YouTube or similar and link it from there, but pictures could be enormously insightful.

 

[SailBoat]

Tail Down is an unusual occurrence as Parrots normally hold their tail in a neural position between the two muscle sets that either lift or drop the tail for flight control.

A pumping action helps a Parrot with an air sack (lungs) infection as a means of pumping air in and out. A dropped tail requires the release of the upper muscles and the tightening of the lower muscle, which implies (as referred above) a possible problem with the vent region.

If your Parrot's tail does not return to a neural position, by Sunday afternoon, be at your Avian Medical Professional on Monday.