Signs of an Ill Cockatiel | TheParrotTeacher

Hey cockatiel fans!
This week's video is all about signs that our cockatiels show when they are unwell.
I've tried to cover most of the common ones. However there are many more and too many to fit in one quick fire video.
Many of these will apply to other parrot species too, but I found it useful to focus the video on cockatiels for context!
You know your parrots best, so it's so important to observe them, ensure they eat right and you note any changes. If you're ever concerned you should get advice from an Avian Vet!
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[@BirdNerdSophie]

So important to know what's normal for your bird and what isn't!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Totally agree!

[@ginatruiolo]

Yes absolutely, I have Squirt's vet on speed dial. Whenever she acts differently, I'll get her favorite treat and see if she wants it, because nothing keeps her from that. I'll have her fly to me and go through her routines and then do a poop 💩 check. If things are still not right, im calling her vet and her ver Dr.AnnBourke loves her she called her Squirty-birdie ❤️

[@Loveofpets]

Very important information to know. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😀

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flockofrcbirds]

Very value tips David. Especially because you´re focused on the informations and not on a horror picture show. Great job 👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thanks! I was hoping to achieve that so I'm glad you picked up on it! (gives me some validation lol) Lots of people try to get clickbait with horror stories and fear mongering. I just wanted to make people aware so they can catch it!

[@flockofrcbirds]

@@TheParrotTeacher there's nothing to add to. Quality always pays off.👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@flockofrcbirds 😀

[@phenomenon452]

Thank you very much for your useful advice. Have a good day. 🙂

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@nurgleslefttentacle6844]

Thanks for this video. It was really useful.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad it was helpful! I was hesitant to make it, but people kept asking about various things!

[@BrokenBrookieCookie]

Hi! I know this is a really late comment, but I got a lutino/cinnamon cross cockatiel. His name is Peep and he is a sweet bird. The petstore we got him from said that he was JUST weaned the day we got him, but they never sent us his hatch date which is sketchy. Ever since we got him he has been insanely quiet when he chirps. It's almost a raspy small chirp. He did have wheezing when we first got him and he did have a plugged nose which I gave him saline drops in the nose three times a day and he finally seemed a bit happier once that plugged up nostril cleared out. I looked at the reviews for the petstore and saw countless reviews saying they sell sick birds. My heart dropped in my chest and I decided to order him Doxycycline and administered it to him and our parakeets and gave them probiotics after. We have no avian vets in our area other than one that is over 3 hours away by car. So the medicine was our only option. He still has the quiet raspy chirp, but it can be louder when he wants out of his cage or wants something in general. He has progressively gotten a tiny bit louder but he doesn't whistle nor does he prefer to chirp loudly like I see everyone else's birds do. He seems healthy and eats and drinks a lot and sleeps an adequate amount. He plays and is just starting to try and fly (he has clipped wings) He chews on everything he can get his beak on and his eyes look clear. I try to sprinkle a small amount of seeds on the tile flooring for him to "forage" so he gets exercise too. Could he be near puberty and that's why he's raspy cause he's trying to learn to whistle? He has already gotten a little frisky on my head before which is pretty soon for his age cause the shop we went to said they wean their birds at 4 months of age and if he was just weaned it would be about four months of age I'm guessing? But everything I read said they hit that type of maturity around 9 months of age. We got him a month ago so he should be around 5 months of age. He does seem a bit fluffier than other cockatiels I see online but I never see him puffed up, so I wonder if maybe he's a bit overweight? I'm just concerned is all and want him to have a happy and healthy life. Thanks for looking at this comment and thanks for your time. I appreciate your videos and love watching them! They're very informative!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

The voice thing would honestly be best checked out by a vet, they can vary in how they sound but it’s not something I can really advise on. You can send me a clip on Instagram and I can give an opinion but that’s about it. If he’s eating, going toilet, drinking, sleeping and active then those are all good signs! If you want to keep an eye on his weight then regularly weighing him is the best option! You can keep a base line and monitor how it goes.

[@ginatruiolo]

Thank you for sharing this information on signs to watch for. This is great. I do have a question on the tailbobbing, do conures do this too?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Gina, Definitely. Olive did it when she had that issue a while back. They can tail bob normally when excited, after a poo or after lots of exercise. It's when they do it constantly and without any other factors influencing it that it can be a cause for concern.

[@ginatruiolo]

@@TheParrotTeacher oh ok. I'm going to see if she does infect tail bob after a flight or after a poop. I'm curious to see if she does that action. I've honestly never noticed.... but im looking now!!! Thank you for this.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@ginatruiolo No worries! But don't get worried if she does it sometimes, context is key!

[@ginatruiolo]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you and yes yes context is key!!!!!

[@ch.4934]

Thank you😌🐤💓

[@TheParrotTeacher]

You’re welcome 😊

[@yesidtac7863]

Good job

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@208005722]

Hi there I found your video very usefull. My concern, my cokatiel is less active and sleeps much more than normal. She is just past her one year mark. We do have an older male but mating was not seen yet between them. Cant see any visible signs of illness except that she doesnt eat well and sleeps alot. Watery stool, thats white and brown

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If you’re concerned you should take her to an avian vet for a check up! You can also try apple cider vinegar while you arrange the above!

[@leexfineline]

I've recently noticed that my cockatiel has lost her feathers around both of her ears. She acts normal, but is there a reason to why the feathers are gone? I also have one more cockatiel in the same cage as her, we've noticed while they cuddle the other bird has been "biting" her cheeks and head, but I don't know if she's just cleaning her or if she's the one pulling the feathers off.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

The other bird would be barbering her or over grooming her. I’d look at the reasons behind this and consider temporarily separating them if it becomes a health issue. It’s not uncommon for this to happen but it’s important it’s dealt with to avoid stress or health issues to both birds

[@lizziebuurmans4227]

my tiel sleeps a lot during the day and does not scream as often anymore. im afraid something is wrong but she still wants love and to climb around the cage to eat and drink. do you have any advice?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If she's eating, drinking, playing and going to the loo normally then it's less likely something's wrong. It would be worth monitoring her weight daily (there's aps that you can track it on) to see if there's any big decreases. What you've mentioned "CAN" be a sign of being ill, but can also be stress, hormonal changes etc If she becomes like that constantly I'd suggest a visit to an avian vet for a check up!

[@StarryxBu77erfly]

I recently got a 6 month old cockatiel and i suspected he got sick so got him checked, they gave me medicine (powder to mix with his water) and its been 2 days but he is very quiet today, doesnt want to come out of the cage and doesnt get on my hand when i forward it but instead asks for pats. He has been sneezing a lot too but he is eating well. Almost a week has passed that he has been sick and im very worried :( he is sleeping a lot too He always yells when im out of his sight for even one second lol but he is so quiet today im really concerned.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

So if he was checked by an avian vet I can’t really contradict what they may have advised you! The best thing you can do is ensure he is taking the meds, eating, drinking and pooping normally and well! I’d also consider going back or calling them if you’re worried!

[@inzaghiiii]

Hi I know its quite some time since you posted this video. But I'd be really grateful if you reply. So my cockatiel looked like he had trouble breathing so he's in medication and since these medicines started he's sleeping a lot and eating pellets but not too much of other food. He's drinking water too. He's just a little inactive. He doesn't looks sick. His feathers and eyes are as shiny as ever. I've noticed his poop being watery today. Do you think that he's sleepy due to antibiotics? I feel like I need to stop the medication...

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It’s possible. But if you have worries I’d talk to your vet about it!

[@inzaghiiii]

@@TheParrotTeacher I'm from India. So I couldn't find vets other than online consultation. He isn't active and isn't eating a lot. And his tail is bobbing. Should I continue the meds?

[@rithunandhv5618]

Hi , my cocktail is shivering and making a small sound for few minutes is there any problem 🙁. He keeps his wings slightly down.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Difficult to tell from a written description! If you’re concerned you should see an avian vet

[@catgirlblair_4862]

My tiel is around 2 months old i believe we aren’t sure but once he began to vocalize a bit, a week after he began he was off and on with his voice and now whenever he tried to make noise or chirp we can’t hear anything. We dont know if he’s sick or not hes completely healthy and active he just tries to make noise and cant im not sure what to do. :(

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Honestly in that scenario I'd take them in to an avian vet for a check up as that is not something usual. If he is active, eating, going poop etc normally then that's all awesome. But even if the voice issue isn't something harmful, it'd still be worth finding out why.

[@zuhrakhan8950]

My cockatiel sneezes about 6-7 times a day but doesn’t have any nasal discharge and is very active. She did however start making weird noises is this normal?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Sneezing isn’t unusual especially as they have dusty down feathers. Weird noises is a litttle vague description wise! If you’re worried it may be worth visiting an avian vet!

[@heesungies]

Can you please help me ?? My female cocktail poop is yellow which is very unusual and I noticed that she is sleeping more too . Is their any thing I could do for her ? In my country their is not vets so it's very hard for me . Is their any home remedies or any vitamins that I could give? Thank you so much .

[@TheParrotTeacher]

You can try apple cider vinegar (Sophie has a good video on how to use it on her channel) But sadly a vet visit is always best!

[@enesfrat2397]

My cockatiel has a black dot/part on her tongue idk if it's been always there or she just got it but for sure this is my first time seeing it. What should I do?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Honestly not sure. It's likely nothing, but if you're concerned go to an avian vet.

[@sexytrashbag]

I don’t have easy access to vets due to me, being a 15 year old and can’t drive or anything, and just not having the money to pay for it. Also we don’t live close to one. I have a pet cockatiel, I’ve had her for about 5 years now and she’s my pride and joy. Her name is Lucio :) for basically all of the years I’ve own her (I got her when she was a baby old enough to feed herself) she’s had a plucking problem. So has her sister that is the same age and is owned by my brother. Both of their cages are the same, being pretty big but not a great big cage which would probably be best for them. Lucio has made me absolutely terrified and made me panic and cry so many times. She only really plucks under her wings and around her legs. Her legs and around her cloaca have been completely bare for years. She’s scared of new things, she only eats pellets and seed and sometimes millet when she’s been good :) she doesn’t like fruit, she does like lettuce sometimes when she remembers what it is. She hasn’t actually eaten lettuce in years. I tried giving her some apple but she didn’t eat it at all. She’s only got one toy and it was one of the very first toys she got. She has two straight perches and one of those concrete perches that she chews on. She also has a hoop toy that she sits and swings in. She also has a mirror that she licks and it’s cute. I’ve heard that mirrors are very bad for birds but idk she seems alright with it. She chews under her wings so much that sometimes it scabs up and she bleeds a small bit. Then when she flies she screams cause of her wings :( this has happened many times and many times I have legitimately believed that she is going to die and that I killed her by being a bad parent. I love her so much but my parents just don’t really care that much to actually help. It’s really hard sometimes but I do believe she is ok. I don’t think she’s stressed or anything, I just think the plucking has become a habit. My dad said that both Lucio and her sister are inbred so that makes them “low quality birds” and even if that’s true, I want her to live the best life. She loves me and I love her. But we just can’t afford everything to make her life as perfect and long as possible. I love that bird more than I love myself, she’s helped me through so much. Through my darkest times, she’s always been there for me and I just want to be there for her when she needs me as well. Idk, I don’t really know what the point of this comment was but I just really love birds and I just want Lucio to look a bit more happy and not die way earlier than she should. Any advice would be cool, I’ve read pretty much all that the front page of google has about cockatiels so if you have some new information that I don’t know about then hit me up lol idk. She is my very first bird also so I’ve got no prior experience with birds. Any tips would be nice if you actually care to read all of this :) thanks for your time

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Righty, so it’s clear you care for your bird! I’m sorry that your parents aren’t willing to help out as I feel that it’s partly their responsibility if you take on a bird. Have you watched any of my other content? It may be useful to you and Lucio going forward in general and having a good relationship. So, about plucking. It can be a tough one to give advice on as it’s often very individual regarding the causes so we usually ask to do a consultation to find the reason and offer the owner help. We also usually advice a vet visit to eliminate any causes like mites or skin irritation etc. General advice wise, that is also affordable (especially if you save up a little) Make sure her cage is outfitted well, toys, high perches, bowls in the top 3rd and kept clean. Preening toys can especially help with plucking as they displace the behaviour if it’s hormonal or stress related. Avian teas can help lots, chamomile can also help and both are pretty affordable. I have a video about how to use them. Offering regular baths and misting can help if she’s ok with it. ( my moulting video had advice on it) I’d also look at her diet, some pellets can cause skin irritations. I hope this helps but sadly there’s only so much I can advise or do via a comment.

[@sexytrashbag]

@@TheParrotTeacher ive seen a few of your other videos so i might watch more. Thank you for reading all of that, my mum has been wanting to make them toys but she hasnt actually started any. The pellets are just ones from big w. She used to be on a diet of only seed but we started giving her pellets and she really likes them :) thank you again for reading all of that and trying to help as much as you can :)

[@shahazadali7570]

Unfortunately my cockatiel was screaming in a very low voice Could you please tell me why?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Sadly that description is a bit vague to be able to guess what it means!

[@JennyWinnard]

Hi, I have my cockatiel for 7 months now he is 14 yrs old, he was my friends but she passed away, well lately he has been making a sound that isn't his norm , do they make sounds when they are in pain? its not constant just sounds sad. Good knowledgeable video by the way .

[@TheParrotTeacher]

They can do but it’s usually to do with their breathing. I have some videos on their sounds and behaviours that may be worth checking to see

[@JennyWinnard]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you so much and I will check them out

[@liamthebigboppa7216]

My cockatiel for a few days now when I bring them out, he just changes straightaway and he flies around the room and doesn’t stop any bites me when I go near him or he flies away and he’s got his mouth half open. What do I do?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Liam, It sounds like he's nervous in his environment and a bit worried. Have you had him long? If he's new to your home it may be worth doing initial bonding work and letting him settle down. Even if he isn't new I'd look into doing some bonding a trust building work through training (target training), treating etc I have videos on bonding on the channel!

[@liamthebigboppa7216]

@@TheParrotTeacher sorry I misspelt it. I’ve had it for a few months I don’t know how i s miss spell That

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@liamthebigboppa7216 There's lots that could be going on there! Working on bonding/trust building and training would be the best place to start! I have lots of videos on various topics that may help too. Sadly to deep dive into what's going on it'd require lots more time/info that in a comment!

[@marilenapapadaki5296]

Nice video!My cockatiels don't eat pellets they don't like them but seeds are not healthy ,what can I do?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Marilena, Seeds are only unhealthy if they are the primary part of the diet! Some seed is good it’s just bad if too much! (Much like fatty foods for humans!) I have a few videos on the topic, including one talking about pellets!

[@marilenapapadaki5296]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you :) I will go and watch it!

[@raiuzel]

Hello, my bird has a long feather down. He sings, eats, and drinks okay. Nothing out of the ordinary, but I noticed one of his long feathers is down. He doesn't seem to move it, so I’m not sure if this is a sign of sickness. Should I be concerned?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, when you say long feather down so you mean dropping? Or is he holding his wing down? Is your cocktail moulting as in changing feathers currently?

[@raiuzel]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you for replying, I figured it was his tail. It’s getting long 🥰. I also noticed that he doesn’t sing the songs that I taught him completely which is weird because he always does. And I tried to make him sing with me and he did but only for a moment and then couldn’t continue the rest of it. Is it normal or should I go to a vet and check on him?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@raiuzel it’s a tough one to reply to as the response could be yes fine or no maybe not. If you’re worried you could always go to a vet to get a check up!

[@nddy2165]

My bird was on top of his cage and kinda slipped now he is on 1 leg but can’t see any injury

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It's possible he sprained it pulled it. Just keep an eye on it and if you notice he's continuing to not use it take him to an avian vet. You can also put cayenne pepper over his food as a mild pain reliever.

[@nddy2165]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you much love

[@quranspiritify]

My cocateil is on his medication he has respiratory problem.he is on anti biotic and minarels.i gave him nasal drops daily.but today after nasal drops he is so dull and stopped moving he is not eye contacting with me.he is eating and drinking but his body and eyes have been changed.please help me

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Quran, I'd keep up with the anti-biotics and any treatment recommended by your avian vet. If he's eating, drinking, sleeping etc then that's good. But keep a close eye on him, keep him nice and warm and ensure he takes his meds. If he get's worse you may need to go back to your vet!

[@xpnaspect522]

Hi My cockatiel looks fine but sometimes his voice screeches while it’s making noice, it looks upwards n makes screeching noises even when no one is around . Is it because it’s feeling cold cause now it’s winter season out here but it’s dubai so there is only cold breeze Out there I keep my windows open so tht there is more brightness n wind flowing in is tht an issue. Should I avoid the cold wind.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, Have you watched my sound/behaviour videos on cockatiels, in case his sound is a normal one? It is important to ensure there is no direct draft on him or his cage as that can make him sick. Having a window open elsewhere (provided he's not out) is usually ok.

[@crossboner9220]

Hey my hand feeding cockateil chick is always closing one eye is it ok or is it not alright pls replyy

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If you’re very worried you should get them checked by an avian vet!

[@keiakabane9633]

Hey sorry for the late comment I’m just a bit stuck here with my new bird Dennis I’ve has him for about a week now and I’ve noticed he isn’t as talkative and he’s puffed up very frequently I don’t think it’s the temperature and he is getting 10 hours of sleep he also loves food but recently he’s been just sitting on his perch not rlly doing anything I also think he has bad posture (I can’t rlly tell) but his poop seems fine his diet consists of pellets and parrot chop (something that I had to ease him on because he had an all seed diet before I got him) he is 9 month old I don’t know if it’s just him being a bit stressed out or him actually being sick Advice please

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, If he’s eating, drinking and going toilet normally then he is likely just a bit stressed and getting used to his new environment! Don’t forget you know your home is awesome but he doesn’t yet! Also be careful with rushing diet conversion! If he was on all seed and is now on only pellet and chop it might be a bit of a shock to him and his system! A bit of seed in the diet is fine! I have lots of other cockatiel videos that may be useful!

[@keiakabane9633]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank u I’ll incorporate his old diet (I bought a bag of the seed diet he was originally on) and mix them into the pellets he’s learned very quickly but I’m still giving him space I’ll keep an eye on the little guy that u for the advice ❤️

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@keiakabane9633 hopefully he will settle and have a cool home with you!

[@lunk5381]

Hey man my cockatiel won’t open her mouth and she can’t eat and she’s become very light weight what should I do?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, She needs to see an avian vet urgently if that is the case!

[@xmattar]

Hello I got a 3 month old baby cockatiel and he's not very active He doesn't socialize either with the other birds Is something wrong with him? He only moves when he's hungry and he sleeps a lot

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, If you're concerned I'd get him a check up with an avian vet! There are other factors that could contribute to that kind of behaviour such as stress or fear, but it's best to eliminate other things!

[@xmattar]

@@TheParrotTeacher thanks a lot Hopefully the cockatiel feels better

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@xmattar Just make sure he's warm, eating, drinking and going toilet regularly! Then keep an eye and see if there's anything else going on. If you're still worried then the Avian vet visit would be best!

[@xmattar]

@@TheParrotTeacher 1 more thing Is it normal for them to sleep on the cage floor?

[@rahafshan]

I'm sorry for commenting late but I just have a small concern. A lot of this video, and other advice on the internet, mention context and deciding whether or not the cockatiel's behaviour changed. However, my bird is new, I've only had him for a week and I know that he could be lonely/depressed because he was parent-fed growing up and shared a cage with 5 others. Also, he's still scared so it's too soon to begin taming him. This is why I can't be sure if his symptoms are just stress and loneliness or if he's actually sick. There's no avian vet in my city and I'm afraid that taking him to a normal vet would be fruitless and just stress him out more. He sits at the bottom of his cage often but eats, drinks and sleeps normally. He doesn't move around as much as he did in the first 4 days and the only thing he does on his perch is sit in the sleeping spot His droppings look normal? But I can never be too sure because it's my first bird pet

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’d keep observing him and see if you can make his cage environment more comfortable. Does he have enough high up perches? Is the cage big enough? Are the bowls high up? I have lots of videos on my channel about cockatiels that may help!

[@rahafshan]

Thank you so much for your quick response and advice! The cage is big but it only has one perch so I ordered 3 more that would be more comfortable, I'm still waiting on them to arrive. The food is on the cage floor because whenever I'd try to hang it back in place, my cockatiel would get really angry and would scream until I put it back on the cage floor. He likes to stand inside of it so I assumed that this was the reason. He doesn't mind the water bowl being hung, he can comfortably reach it I thought he stood on the cage floor to eat but these two days, he'd stand there for 2-3 hours not necessarily eating I'll check out your other videos, thank you again!

[@anshraali4032]

​​@@TheParrotTeachermy case is exactly same as the case of rahafsan I also bought two cocktiel a week ago one is doing fine but the other is always sitting at the bottom of cage sleeping he is not as active as he was at firstI have two perches the cage and the cage is bigger than the cage he was living in at the store with 10 other cocktiel

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@anshraali4032 the advice would be similar in your case too! The cage seems very under furnished if it only has two perches! I have lots of good videos on bonding and cage set up tips!

[@famikp4828]

Please reply me sir.. Is my cocktail sick? He is drinking lot of water and didn't move and didn't sound? He's sleeping all the time and puffed?😓😓 I'm so afraid?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, If he's sleeping constantly, drinking extra and not really eating or moving he could be yes. But the best thing you can do is get him to an avian vet for a check up.

[@betulsaglam6633]

Can someone please help I'm scared my bird is making weird and not normal breathing noises and sometimes hes breathing with his mouth open it just happend today I'm scared

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If your cockatiel is having difficulty breathing the best advice is getting them to an avian vet as soon as you can. There isn’t much we can do at home aside from keep them warm, offer them food and water and try to see if there’s anything obvious going on.

[@betulsaglam6633]

@@TheParrotTeacher he is happy but his breathing noises is just weird

[@aarushikhanna4380]

My cocktiel female got egg binding but layed egg now heavy panting and tongue clicking plz hlp no vet Available

[@TheParrotTeacher]

There’s nothing I can do to help with that kind of problem, they need to see an avian vet!

[@afrojaakter659]

Can you tell me how to prevent stroke on cockatiels?? My cockatiel just died few days ago because of stroke 😔He was showing no signs of illness and was completely healthy and active..

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, Aside from a healthy diet, regular exercise and vet check ups I'm afraid I can't offer much else to do!

[@afrojaakter659]

@@TheParrotTeacher Ok thanks ☺️

[@kiwidacockatiel5058]

I just got a cockatiel 1 day ago n she just keeps on pacing back N forth on her cage N not eat anything which I understand coz it's a new environment for her N she's anxious but she constantly paces back and forth N she's not really scared of my fingers too just just doesn't know step up or stay on my fingers much idk if her pacing is coz of stress or boredom and also she doesn't play with the toys I give her is it ok?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Yuru, The pacing is likely stereotyping and down to anxiety and stress. It's to be expected as your cockatiel has just come home. The lack of toy play is also likely due to her not knowing her new environment and needing to settle in. Give her time, work on passive bonding through the bars and let her get used to her enviroment. I have lots of useful videos on cockatiels, including bonding, looking after, cage set up etc on my channel!

[@kiwidacockatiel5058]

@@TheParrotTeacher thank you I was worrying about her pacing all the time even though I knew she would but didn't know it would be this much N ur videos r really helpful too they r so informative ♡´･ᴗ･`♡ Thankyou once again

[@kiwidacockatiel5058]

@@TheParrotTeacheroh I kinda wanna bring her out of her cage but I'm worried about her flying away.. Shall I give her some time to adjust to the new environment before letting her out?

[@kiwidacockatiel5058]

I'm sorry if I'm asking much I thought I was ready coz I saw so many tutorials N things bout what to do N how to tame as she's my first parrot N I thought I'd be fine but now I'm kinda anxious bout if she'd be able to be my friend

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@kiwidacockatiel5058 So some people recommend getting parrots out right away. But me and Sophie definitely do not, especially with small ones. We all want that magic moment when they come out and trust us immediately. But more often than not they come out and panic and hurt themselves. I'd give her time to adjust. Treat her through the bars, sit near her and just be around her and let her get used to you, your home and her home! Imagine if you moved to somewhere strange with strange people all of a sudden. It'd be scary and it would take time for you to get more confident and for those people to earn your trust!

[@griseldagamez7895]

My cockatiel keeps closing his eyes .or one open and one close

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, That sounds like he's sleepy or relaxing. It's only if he's doing that ALL the time it's a concern.

[@sherinmathew2159]

Hi I have noticed about my bird is have rib pumped up .

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Avian vet visit needed!

[@aryanSingh-ys3ln]

My cockatiel is limping by one leg what should I do

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Take them to a vet !

[@omarhamdan2370]

hi man , i am worried so much about my cockatiel , its been a week since he started droping watery green poop , i spoke to the vet and she gave me a medicene its starting to go back to normal but sometimes he poops watery poop , the thing is that he has no other symptoms he is very active with his mate he plays a lot eats eall and sleeps well , another thing is that he is molting now , can that be the issue because its stressing him , i cant give him the medicne for more than a week it will harm them , should i be worried or its normal if he poops watery from time to time ?

[@omarhamdan2370]

and another thing he poops watery if he takes a bath or drinks too much water

[@TheParrotTeacher]

So watery poop can just happen depending on what they are eating and if they are stressed!

[@omarhamdan2370]

@@TheParrotTeacher so I shouldn’t be worried? I

[@cupid2611]

Hello I am from India and I have owned a new cockatiel baby about 2 to 3 months old and she is very quiet stays at one place and hardly speaks but today I played this video on loud to check whether she ill but surprisingly she was shouting as you cockatiels were speaking and she ate food on her own self Please give me some tips about to do for her to be this happy and speak and come she is always afraid to come out of cage please suggest me something I would be very very thankful pleasee!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, I have lots of videos on bonding and how to look after cockatiels on my channel!

[@CCcristian]

I just got sum cockatiels like a month ago I was wondering if it's weird if them scratching them selves a lot is weird SunTimes like a dog

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Take a peek at my cockatiel behaviour videos!

[@CCcristian]

@@TheParrotTeacher I see wat you mean sir but just wondering if they do it alot like pretty much all morning is that something to b concerned About they scratch under their wings and everywhere else on their bodu

[@CCcristian]

@@TheParrotTeacher ok maybe not all morning but it it quite some time

[@animatorboy5831]

I want to get my cockatiel to the vet but my father says if if dies we will buy a new one like what the hell, I hate him for it

[@TheParrotTeacher]

That's a pretty poor attitude, I'm sorry you're having to deal with it. They aren't disposable :( I have a video on parrot first aid, maybe something in there may at least help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j321hpygZbGXeZI

[@cheezitgurl]

Help please my cockatiel will not move and if I touch him it’s like he’s paralyzed he will not move he will just fall and he actually fell off my hand. I don’t want to lose him 😢

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Abby, Sorry this is a late reply as this was sent to my approval section. I hope your cockatiel is doing ok. Honestly, in this situation it's always best to consult an Avian vet there isn't much I can do on here!

[@cheezitgurl]

Ok thanks

[@cheezitgurl]

But he died about 30 minutes later

[@AsphaltCowGirl79]

Our conure for some reason the past 5 days shes been bitting my and licking my eye when shes on top of my head also when someone gets close to me she will start bitting my forhead and eye shes been also in like bad mood a lot I can't seem to cuddle her like before or touch her much where like before she always wanted me near her or playing with her toys or even wanting me to pay attetion to her

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Kathleen, I'd definitely stop her from biting or licking your eye as it could be a potentially dangerous behaviour if she slips or bites by accident. It's possible she has become mega attached to you or hormonal. The biting behaviour when someone else gets close is likely misdirected aggression. She wants to bite them, but cant, so expresses it by biting you instead!

[@AsphaltCowGirl79]

@@TheParrotTeacher it's hard to tell if it's because she's attached to much to me or just her hormones, to me it's like both becaeue at times when she would fly on my head and I would hold her on top of my head she would like I guess u call it fidget, u believe u have some videos on how to stop this behavior

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@AsphaltCowGirl79 I do yes! Also a little bit of nibbling is common for conures. It's just important to ensure they know what areas not to bite (eyes!) and also to moderate their bite force.

[@AsphaltCowGirl79]

@@TheParrotTeacher I will check ur video dose the video also show how to train her to stop or less bitting as well

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@AsphaltCowGirl79 I have a couple of videos on conure biting and hormones that should help!

[@itsmemamaavey]

Aside from handfeeding how to tame tiel

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I have lots of videos on bonding/taming on my channel including one specific to cockatiels!

[@ggbro6524]

Hey man I really need to ask you something when my cocktail always starts to screams but this time when my cocktail screamed he just sounded weird it seems like his throat was closed and when he screams a lot of saliva came out Edit: thanks for the help ❤️

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If stuff is coming out and he's doing it often it will be worth an avian vet visit asap. First aid wise, diluted apple cider vinegar is best. But it sounds like a vet visit issue.

[@Actualgodgogeta]

@@TheParrotTeacher hey man I can't take my parrot to a vet I got her yesterday she is puffed up not moving alot she is eating and drinking tho her wings were already chopped off when I got her still the first time she came out of the cage she was flying fairly good but after a while she just sat down please help me

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@Actualgodgogeta righty. I understand you’re worried but you just got her. She’s likely worried and unsure what is going on. Let her settle in and make sure she has access to food and water and has high up natural perches so she can rest comfortably in her cage. If she’s eating, drinking, pooping that’s all good. I have lots of content on cockatiels on my channel. If she does get unwell it’d be best you save up so you can take her to a vet. Also getting a check up when you first get a parrot is always good.

[@Actualgodgogeta]

@@TheParrotTeacher ty for your reply I was really worried but I guess she just needs to settle in a little although I still can't tale her to a vet I live in india and here there is only one vet for birds and if you take your bird there they keep it forever after the bird makes a full recovery

[@peshawarking3510]

Please mantion description your English is so difficult ❤

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Sorry man I can’t add them to older videos as I just don’t have time! When I do an updated version I will keep it in mind though!

[@hassanjaved9420]

My parrot is having breathing problem

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey Hassan, If that's the case he needs to see an Avian vet. I can't help you on here!

[@hassanjaved9420]

@@TheParrotTeacher I appreciate it

[@hassanjaved9420]

@@TheParrotTeacher can I have some treatment online cause he is gasping while breathing

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@hassanjaved9420 There's only one thing I can suggest. Keeping him warm, creating a steamy environment: Run the shower, (just water nothing else) until steamy. Bring him in there. That may help a little. BUT if he is gasping he needs to see an Avian Vet!

[@hassanjaved9420]

@@TheParrotTeacher thanks for your guidance, but unfortunately he died today