found her outside

[u/Numerous-Macaroon287]

Hi, I’d like to ask for some advice. I found this little bird (probably a female canary) outside the company where I work about a month ago. No one around seemed to be missing it, so we took her and bought her a cage. Over the last two weeks, we’ve noticed that she has a bald spot on the back of hers head (I wasn’t able to take any better photos, its much vissible and thiner irl), and there are also quite a few feathers around the cage. I’m planning to get her a bigger cage so she has more room to fly, right now she has a basic, inexpensive one. I’d like some advice is this normal?

I’ve heard they tend to shed feathers, but I don’t like this bald spot on her head. She eats a lot, and until now she’s only eaten seeds, but I’ve already bought her some dietary supplements and am giving her vegetables and fruit. For about these past two weeks, she’s stopped singing, she didn’t sing much before either just occasionally made a sound but now she hardly sings at all, maybe one sound a day.

I’d be grateful for any advice or tips. 

[u/VesselStruggles8]

Please look to Wildlife avian rehabbers in your state area

[u/VesselStruggles8]

Or see a certified avian vet

[u/PinkTrimmedMainframe]

Bald spot could be from getting pecked on by other birds!
If you can get to a vet asap, otherwise depending on the state, some shelters may be able to help you!

Firstly, thank you for rescuing this lil guy!
Secondly, food/water/ if they need to be kept warm.

Resources- cockatiel cottage is really helpful for most bird care, although this is some type of canary. Seed is okay to feed for now as they probably need to gain weight, but eventually getting on a canary-safe diet is ideal. The number one food brand for pellets is Roudybush. Harrisons is next, I think, in quality. But fed and hydrated is best. Veggies will be important too.

Great work!