My cockatiel is quiet, shivering, and sleeping a lot. Is she sick?

thanks for reaching out about Baby. Yes, you should take her to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Try warming her up but still see the veterinarian. Hypothermia, metabolic disease, toxicities or an infection are all possible. Good luck.

If Charlie is not eating or drinking, has pus or discharge coming from his face or nose, and is shivering and listless, he is likely pretty ill. It is best to seek veterinary care ASAP so that the underlying cause can be found and treated. Illness, infections, injuries, etc can all be possible causes. Until you can get to your vet, it is best to move him to a hospital cage if housed with other birds (to prevent being picked on or spreading illness) and that is kept warm and with easy access to food and water.

Thanks for reaching out about Coco. These clinical signs are not normal and a veterinary visit is recommended. Review diet and husbandry to correct any deficiencies, as low calcium, protein and some vitamins can cause weakness. Infections or metabolic disorders should also be on the differential list. A veterinarian can assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

Symptoms of illness or injury may include lethargy, decreased appetite, loose or discolored droppings, perching low with feathers fluffed out and eyes closed, vomiting or discharge from the eyes, nose or beak. If you think Luna may be ill, have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet as soon as you can. Birds are quite adept at concealing illness, so by the time they are symptomatic, they are already very ill.

Unfortunately, without an in-person exam, it would be impossible to say. Birds are extremely good at hiding illnesses, and by the time they do show symptoms, it's usually pretty serious. I would try to schedule an appointment with a vet that can see birds ASAP. In the meantime, keeping your bird in a separated hospital cage with low perches, plenty of food and water, and kept warm can help make them comfortable and may help.

Hello. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sepeda is beautiful! A cockatiel sleeping with feathers fluffed can either be normal behavior or sign of illness. Nighttime is when a cockatiel gets the majority of their sleep. At night, a cockatiel’s body temperature is lower, so they may do several things to conserve body heat. * stand on one leg, tucking the other up under the abdomen * tuck the head under her wing * fluff up the feathers to trap warm air next to the body It is recommended that you keep at least three sides of the cage covered at all times to help keep temperatures constant in the cage. If she seems unusually sleepy during the day then she may be getting sick. She should be active in daylight doing all of her normal activities (feeding, preening, exploring, exercising, singing, etc). If she is sleeping more than the occasional nap, especially if she is fluffed up, she might not be feeling well. Sick birds often huddle at the bottom of the cage, fluffed up and looking sleepy. They can quickly become too weak to stand on a perch or eat. A cockatiel behaving this way needs evaluation as quickly as possible by an avian veterinarian. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Thanks for reaching out about Izzy and including photos. Is there chance she is egg bound? Cloacal masses (eggs, foreign bodies, etc.), intestinal infections, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney) and other problems. Being sluggish is a general sign of illness and not anything specific. A veterinary visit is highly recommended as soon as possible, as this appears very serious. Providing supplemental heat in the 80-85 F range might give some comfort. Good luck.