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- Health & Wellbeing
I m new with pet, pidori is my first pet, i m totally inexperienced, i don't know what to do where to start, and it seemed kind of sick and i m not sure aboit it either, it's been only 6days that its with me, what should I do?
Ideally, Pidori should be examined by a veterinarian to confirm good health or to treat any pre existing conditions. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites (worms). Provide a cage large enough to prevent wingtip or tail rubbing. A cuttlebone and/or mineral block should be provided as well. Place several perches in the cage. Use perches of varying sizes and thickness to promote foot health. Feed a quality commercial pelleted diet as the staple (80%). Supplement with a fortified seed mix and fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, avocado and pits or seed from fruit. Cockatiels can eat a wide variety of fresh foods such as pastas, cooked egg and beans. Signs of illness include very loose or discolored droppings, a loss of appetite, lethargy (especially when perched with feathers fluffed out).
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Is it necessary to deworm cocktaiel ? what are symptoms or sign that shows cocktaiel affected with worm ? Does Deworming has any side effect? plz do not reply refer to ur vet
Cockatiels that are kept indoor as pet birds generally do not require routine deworming. Perhaps just once if they are bought from a questionable source. Birds kept in outdoor aviaries with access to the ground do require deworming. Signs include weight loss and loose stool. Since cockatiels onligh weigh 70-100gr trying to treat them with dog/cat products will result in a huge overdose that may be lethal!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Hi I live is Puerto Rico and cannot find a bird vet my cockatiel was in a box with 2 baby chicken chicks he went in the box by itself and didn't want to come out 2 weeks after that he doesn't want to eat and he just sleeps
Ideally, Pedro should be physically examined by a veterinarian. If an avian vet is not available, see the local veterinarian. He or she can contact an avian specialist by phone or online. Place him in his own cage or remove the chicken chicks. It isn't recommended to keep these two species caged together. Offer a mash made with warm water and a handfeeding formula to get him eating. Unflavored PediaLyte can be given via dropper if he will accept it. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor.
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My cockatiel has bald spots under his wings but they’re as big as a thumb nail. Also the feathers that rise up when he’s surprised have a hard grey coat over some of them. Also, i couldn’t take a picture of the bald spot under his wings or he would b
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.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My tiels screams and screams when I leave and come home until he goes to bed,nothing I do helps.He seems so stressed. He has another tiel in with him,but I am his bird.What shoutI do?
Cockatiels are extremely vocal birds, so it may just be that Cici is excited and very "talkative". Giving him some fun things to do such as adding in an enriching toy that requires concentration to open or play with, playing soothing music, or even moving him to a quieter location free of other pets and people may help him to settle down some. If he is housed with another bird, there could be competition over perches, food and water dishes which is causing stress, so adding extra in and making sure there is enough room for both birds may help. If he does continue screaming, or seems ill or painful in addition, a vet visit is always a good idea to rule out any pain or underlying health issues.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
