Signs to look out for

• You can see obvious wounds or bleeding
• If a bird has been caught by a dog or cat, there’s a risk it could develop an infection. So, they always need to be taken for treatment, even if you can’t see any obvious wounds
• The bird doesn’t move when you approach them – it’s normal for healthy adult birds to rest on the ground, but they should still try to walk or fly away if someone approaches them
• The bird’s feathers look fluffed up, but remember they will also do this during cold weather to keep warm
• The bird can’t hold their head up straight or keep their balance properly, or their head and neck looks twisted
• There’s swellings or crusty growths on the skin, usually seen on the face, legs or feet
• The bird is panting or breathing fast, and you’ve seen them doing this for at least two hours. Panting is a normal way for birds to cool down if they’re too hot, but it can also be a sign of disease