My cockatiel's eye is sore, and male plucks feathers. Is she sick?

This is probably due to either an eye infection or an upper respiratory infection. in some cases vitamin A deficiency can also contribute to these conditions. i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get this checked and treated, he will probably need antibiotics.

Your little bird is fluffed and does look ill. The itching could be from a parasite that she has- like a mite. But is also could be related to egg laying- any chance she might be egg bound (have an egg stuck)? I would keep her warm and offer her favorite foods. she should see a vet to figure out what might be wrong.

Unfortunately, the symptoms you described are very vague signs of illness, so it would be hard to say what is going on without an exam in person. It's good that you're keeping her separated, and I would do so by keeping her in a warm hospital cage to see if that helps her improve. It's possible the diarrhea could be due to a diet change and the stress of coming to a new home, so giving her a day or two to see if she improves may help. Checking for parasites, and making sure she's on a balanced diet (removing any snacks or fruits and veggies for a few days if she has GI upset) may also help. As for the toe, that is very common in commercially bred birds. If it is causing trouble I would have it examined when you are able, but provide low, flat perches and platforms for her to hang out on in the meantime. This can help her stretch the toe and have a place to relax without losing balance. If she doesn't improve in a day or so, or seems to get worse, it is best to try and find a bird vet in your area that can see her right away.

Crestwood Animal Hospital in your area is listed as possibly seeing exotics/birds so you may want to give them a call if Rococo continues to act ill. In the meantime, keeping him warm in a separated hospital cage from your other birds, and eating and drinking may help with any illness. If the eye has any discharge, keeping it clean with a warm washcloth and free of debris may also help. You can also look for parasites or other skin issues around the eye that may need to be treated.

Thank you for using PetCoach. I'm so sorry Tino Is sick. What you're describing is just general symptoms of a bird that doesn't feel well. They are non-specific signs, that could be due to a variety of illnesses. I would recommend a veterinary visit to see what maybe going on. Birds are very good at hiding their illness since they are prey species, so at the point you have noticed that he is feeling unwell he may actually be very sick. If you do not know of an avian veterinarian and this website may help you find one. Www.aav.org Keep him in a warm draft free location and try to tempt his appetite with treats her favorite foods in the meantime. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/sick-pet-birds-nursing-care https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/sick-pet-birds-recognizing-a-sick-bird Best of luck and thank you for using PetCoach.

Thanks for reaching out about Pip. A veterinary visit is recommended as seems very sick. Remove perches and place a soft towel on the bottom of the cage, for comfort. Provide heat support in the 80-85 F range for aid. Lethargy and conjunctivitis are possibly chlamydophilosis, which is potentially contagious to humans. Isolate from other birds. Good luck.

The grey covering is a sheath that is on new or developing feathers. His skin looks irritated which may be due to parasites or infection. Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, perches and toys. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Transition him to s commercial pelleted diet such as Harrison's, Lafeber, Exxact or Pretty Bird. You can supplement with a small amount of a fortified seed mix as well as with fresh vegetables and fruits.