Symptoms of a sick bird and what to do before going to your avian vet

[@Loveofpets]

Watch next > Pet Bird Care Videos: kzbin.info/aero/PL6uTBIckTWD4J1cnc0gdxqtu-HgQw3fDl

[@galacticpsyco2165]

Plz help my bird has 3 symptoms she is pufed up and she has not eten and her eyes are not open proply and I think she has something stuck in her throat she also normally hates me but now she's acting like we've proply bonded help ps she is a new bird we got her a bout a month a go

[@isaiahfiftythree5334]

@@galacticpsyco2165 . I do hope your bird is OK now?

[@user-pv4sz5wk8s]

Please help me my baby cockatiel ... While feed ing my baby cockatiel the tube just slipped in her body and i cant get it out its currently 12 midnight and...... PLEASE HELP SOS

[@CenturianEagle]

Thanks for the great information. I wish birds didn’t get sick 😔🙁. Love Kingsley btw he’s such a good and cute birb

[@Loveofpets]

Your welcome. I wish they did not get sick either 😞

[@jwrainbowold4191]

Donna is a great! and so is Kingsley her gorgeous female King Parrot. Where live in wild where I reside in Melbourne, Australia. The males have beautiful distinctive Red head and chest, and the girls, like Kingsley are cheeky and sweet natured. I love them to bits!

[@JessicaNavarroOfficial]

God bless you for showing us what to do when our bird is sick. Thank you so much!

[@wetdroidedition2549]

An "avian vet" is not always an available option in your town. 😔

[@derind9191]

You shouldn't get one then

[@oogooboggins5956]

then you should not own one

[@aranico4371]

@@shiwqqi how?

[@josecarioca8785]

@@oogooboggins5956 What if you got him when you lived in a big city and now you've moved to a small town? That was a very insensible comment.

[@oogooboggins5956]

@@josecarioca8785 then you should give him away. If you cannot properly provide the resources required, like a veterinarian, then you should not own one.

[@Mmaaaccccyyyyy]

This makes me scared to get a bird 😂. I think I’m gunna mess it up 😬

[@samaraparrish3961]

Fr I have a cockatiel names Kiwi and I hope he doesn’t get sick🙏🏽

[@Mmaaaccccyyyyy]

Samara Parrish I was thinking about getting one of thoes but I’ll have it till I’m like 60 (if I don’t screw it up) soooooooo maybe not 😂

[@samaraparrish3961]

mwolf9999 hi 👋🏽 I think you should be able to have a cockatiel they are good pets to have and there super fun but I get if you can’t Bc parents😂

[@smridhisingh1923]

Did you got a cockatiel now

[@ameeramohammed9957]

Me too I have cockatiel but he sick so I'm watching this video and now he not sick 🙂

[@dawncastrogiovanni3915]

When my Cockatiel was diagnosed with lung cancer he had a hard time breathing, but his beak was not open. He was breathing so hard that he was rocking. The Vet thought it was strange that his beak was not open. He still preened himself. He did not want to eat though. He was very weak so I had to carry him in my hands. He did not want to be in a cage, he only wanted to be with me. He sat with me for the last three days and he slept with us in a travel cage lined with a soft blanket because he wanted to be close with us. When we had him euthanized the Vet said that he would have only had a couple days left. That was 5 months ago. We are still heart broken.

[@kirabowie]

I'm sooo sorry for your loss. *huggles*

[@Loveofpets]

So sorry for your loss 😢

[@serventsofradhamadhav806]

Thats so sad

[@janinerusinovich3040]

So sorry *hugs*

[@user-pv4sz5wk8s]

I'm sorry for your loss*hugs*

[@iqrawaheed7252]

This is such a great video. I'm still grieving by my cockatiels death in 2017. I wish i knew what had happened to him that time. He flew and stopped, I saw his skin and is was darkening. I was trying to get a hold of the vet the day I was going to take him to the vet he passed away that morning :( We had him for about 8 years, he was such a great birds we all love him and still wish he was here! Thank you for the video!

[@Loveofpets]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@thebirbflock2006]

Please help me quick. What is happening my Conure skin and beak is changing color.

[@MC-qp3tz]

Thank you. The only info on KZbin regarding sick birds and very helpful x

[@Hunt1ngRifle]

My cockatiel is looking sick Pls pray for my little one 🙏🥺

[@AtticusArmarosAeshma]

I will

[@Hunt1ngRifle]

Sad news it already died 1 month ago 😢 😭

[@Libbi616]

@@Hunt1ngRifle I’m so sorry for your loss :( may they fly high

[@AtticusArmarosAeshma]

@@Hunt1ngRifle Oh no.. I’m so sorry..

[@user-pv4sz5wk8s]

Please help me my baby cockatiel ... While feed ing my baby cockatiel the tube just slipped in her body and i cant get it out its currently 12 midnight and...... PLEASE HELP SOS

[@ShawnaCostonPhD]

Such a delicate little gift. One of my conures passed away and I am so confused. I did notice he was throwing up yesterday on the playground for the first time. Next time an unnatural sign of behavior is going to vet from now on.

[@Loveofpets]

So sorry for your loss. They hide their illness so well that it's hard for us to notice they are sick until it's too late.

[@maryannholmgren3076]

I found your channel by having my conure falling down from a stroke maybe. He is over 55 yrs and I have had him for 50+. He now has been on the bottom of his cage for 2 weeks. He is eating and doing most things normally but can't / won't go up. He has tried once a day, but fails to stay. I moved the perches down so he wouldn't fall so far if he does try. Thank you for all the tips. He loves hearing your voice and your birds.

[@lolalolalr2]

Omg!That's so wonderful to hear that you've had your conure for 50 years Omg! Thank you .My little guy is 20 years old and he's the light of my life such a little goofball and sweet till the day is end .He has free flight and is great at navigating my house .He has his own room of which I painted to mimic a jungle theme .I feed him all organic foods and he goes to the vets for checkups and is very healthy .He seems to be very healthy and happy.....It's just so nice to hear their lifespan can be much longer than what I've read that they live 20to25 years.....So happy to hear of how long you have had him ,best wishes .You made my day .....I'm hoping that your little one recovers,and makes you happy again.... Lola

[@maryannholmgren3076]

@@lolalolalr2 Thank You for sharing how much your conure means to you. Sad to say my friend didn't make it, he left April 27th. I still wake up exactly the same time as I did for all those yrs. He would have lived longer I'm sure. Like you said, they are a strong bird. I had a rosella that was his buddy for 30 + but he left us and did take some time for my conure to adjust. Really he never did, he became louder as his days went by. Love to know about your conure, again thanks for sharing. .Lola .

[@lolalolalr2]

Hi Maryann,Omg my heart goes out to you .Thats really sooo heartbreaking to hear about your baby .I dont think people realize how the loss of our babies 😪break our hearts .I had a parrolet ,and a lineated parakeet and a pair of love birds also 4 parakeets and I had them for many years they lived longer than their lifespans but they have all passed ,unfortunately my Picasso fell into a deep depression took some time for him to recover but thank God he did 🙏and hrs thriving ...But I am so sorry for you My heartfelt wishes to you Ill give my little guy a kiss for you ..please take care Lola

[@maryannholmgren3076]

@@lolalolalr2 giving Picasso a kiss for me is a special gift from you both that has brought me to tears and a BIG HEART SMILE...thank you and enjoy, your very sweet and your birdie is lucky to have found you.

[@AkuabaGallery]

🙏🏽

[@mativaforzaitalia5638]

I'm vety happy that i find you & Thank you for all the informations You give it 's such a big help❤

[@FeatherBeautiful]

This is such a great and lengthy video! I think, honestly, it will be really helpful for some folks who are concerned for their birds health! 😊😊😊

[@Loveofpets]

Thank you. It's so hard to make the video shorter. It was 44 minutes but got it down to 17 😮

[@sherrigodbey9244]

This is an awesome video on sick bird care, Donna! You touched on all the major points, and I love your simplicity and affordability of your bird hospital set up. I prefer to use heating pads versus thermal heat lamps. However, I can’t find pet heating pads that stay on for more than two hours. If I use the heat lamps, I have to be careful not to over heat the bird it’s hard to monitor them if one Hass to be away from home for an extended period such as when one goes to work, another item I use in my bird hospital is a cool mist humidifier, I put it next to the the cage or aquarium to provide humidity and prevent dehydration.

[@Loveofpets]

Thank you. I use a mist humidifier in my bird room as well as it gets so dry in the winter. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jorgecanales798]

I have no Avian Vets near me, I usually do “remedies” so my birds won’t get sick The one I use the most is sprinkling a little bit of cinnamon powder in the birds’ water. Sometimes I’ll do a tiny bit of baking soda on the birds water as well. I give them mint since it also has medicinal properties

[@aarushikhanna4380]

Thanks for this info ... I also give my cockatiels some fresh mint and coriander leaves. Are there any remedies for sneezing , red nostrils ?

[@sweetdeception5185]

Glad im not alone, i have no avian vets near me either

[@aarushikhanna4380]

@@sweetdeception5185 I tried home remedies and my cockatiels got better n now happy enjoying themselves .. I gave them fresh mint and coriander leaves .. they love these herbs ..also gave them bird vit. Diluted in their food . But avian vet is essential .. in case of serious matter. I hope everyone is safe n healthy ❤️🙏❤️

[@sweetdeception5185]

Aarushi Khanna I really hope my budgie is okay, I only got her a month ago

[@aarushikhanna4380]

@@sweetdeception5185 ya I too got my cockatiels a month ago .. I also had 34 budgies 6 yrs ago ..but then I had to continue my studies ..so my parents gave them away .. due to covid and lockdown in my country I got my cockatiels so that I won't get stressed… birds are a big responsibility ..just as babies ❤️ I really hope ur budgie is fine ..wht hppned btw.. did u get a pair ?

[@chrisalexander5708]

Dear love of pets: THANKYOU

[@freelees-2b2t56]

My Lovebird that i have saved from a cat 3 years ago has a problem with walking and multiple symptoms said in this video such as : puffed feathers and heavy breathing . please pray for my bird im taking him to a vet as soon as possible

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Very helpful video. Awe, I’m sorry Monty is sick. I hope he gets better soon ❤️

[@stantrim5156]

Very informative video, we got a young budge that had her wings clipped so the only flying she did is a short flight to the floor. Now after having her for about five months she is wanting to fly. At first she practiced in the cage flapping her wings so not knowing if she could actually fly we decided to leave the cage door open one evening because she is not tame enough to sit on your finger and very Leary of getting close to the open cage door. Well, we found out that she can fly very well, but she does not know how to slow down before hitting a wall. I would hate to see her break her neck before actually learning how to navigate the house safely. How do the birds know not to fly full speed into a wall? I can’t teach her to fly a bit slower and put the breaks on before hitting the wall, so what do we do? I hate to take chances with our bird. So what is the best thing to do because she wants to fly again. She flaps her wings and looks at us as if to say she wants to fly again. We tamed one budge a few years ago and can’t recall that bird flying straight into the walls

[@stantrim5156]

Any advise would be helpful please reply we need help

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Stan Trim the reason she’s flying into walls is probably because she was clipped too young before learning how to fly. She never got a chance to learn how to slow down or turn at that critical fledging stage. For now I’d say the best thing to do would be lightly clipping her again just to slow her down so she doesn’t hurt herself, until she’s tame enough to sit on your finger. Once she’s tame you should let the feathers grow back and teach her to do small hops to your hand, and slowly increase the distance until she can fly to your hand. It takes time to learn how to fly with skill, so don’t be discouraged if she can’t do it right away.

[@Loveofpets]

They will crash and burn the first few times but let them keep trying. That's the only way they will learn. Close your curtains so he does not fly into the window. Place in a bigger room so be can learn to navigate better. He will need to learn to turn, fly up and down and land and to do boomarangs.

[@VlogsbyLondie]

Elle Me and my friend are both huge fans!!!

[@daviddelacruz1773]

Thank you Donna for your knowledge I really appreciate it from California West Coast

[@Loveofpets]

Your welcome 😀

[@MrAdam-dh6kx]

What a great video honestly thank you Donna. This is such a great video because people like me and many others would find your amazing information very useful. God bless you. Keep it coming. Much respect.

[@shivanigupta1066]

I have 2 budgies 1 canary 1 cockatiel and 1 green cheek conure and i love them soooo much

[@shirleykaye4344]

Hi Donna! Another informative video. The demonstrations of hospital cages and carriers taught me some new things, like providing a darkened area for the bird to rest. I'm glad you showed the plastic critter keeper. They are all sizes, colors, lightweight and see through, really convenient and easy to clean. Mine gets used to catch bugs and lizards that get in the house that I can't catch in my hands and then open a door to put them outside. Life in Florida will provide interesting wildlife visitors in your house. Kingsley enjoyed being the star of the show and he sure enjoys your long hair! Thanks for putting out this information as I think new bird owners and even those of us who have had birds for 30 years or more all learned something from this video.

[@wandamccutchen4206]

Thanks, Donna for the information on bird's being sick. I have a Conure I've had her since she was six weeks old and that was in 2014. She can talk ,dance, cry and fuss at me when she's feeling good. But for the past three nights I haven't slept cause she's been crying when I leave her, & 0range Blossoms (cockatiels)( Pineapple)is the conure when I leave them Pineapple will cry and say come here I used to fall for that but when I get back to her,she would laugh at me. So now whenever she crying, I wait & listen to her cries but lately they are grinding sound so I don't move. Pineapple won't go into her house ( cage) she rather sleep on my dresser top of it. In the daytime she sleeps on top of the refrigerator underneath two cabinets. Whenever she hears the door she peeps out to see who it is. She lost her toenails on her left foot and it was bleeding when I came back from the hospital. My girl's get mad when I leave them alone and they don't speak to me. Blossoms can say a few words, come here,,mama Pineapple will not talk or listen to me,or obey me .

[@wandamccutchen4206]

I don't know of a Veterinarian for bird's, here in Richmond, Va. They catered to dog,cats. I've called a few places and they are expensive but I will have to sacrifice cause Pineapple and orange Blossoms are my heart's. I'm disabled and I'm in a wheelchair my girl's are keeping me alive and I don't want nothing to happen to them. I am praying that Pineapple holds on until Friday morning then I will take her to a Veterinarian .

[@shirleykaye4344]

@@wandamccutchen4206 Hi Wanda, I don't know what to say. Been praying for you and your birds all day. One thing to keep on hand is called Qwick Stop (I think that is the spelling). It is a styptic powder with a numbing agent in it to use when a pet is bleeding. It is not uncommon that when you cut a pet's toenails the quick of the nail gets cut and bleeds like crazy, thus the name. It can be used on other places but I have only used it on my dogs' toenails, birds' toenails and one of my birds' beak as I trimmed it too short. Donna and the vet can give you better information than I can about what is going on with your birds. Letting them roam free, unsupervised, can lead to bad accidents, escapes and other sadness. It is best that they sleep in the safety of their cages and that they associate their cage as their safe place. Since both of your birds are acting differently than they used to, something maybe going on. My Amazon used to scream in the night. I would run into the bird room with a flashlight and he would laugh, just like your bird is doing. It is parrot humor. He used to also hang upside down from his swing with his wings hanging down, like he was dead, and then would laugh when I rushed over in terror. These birds are much smarter than people realize and they try to become the top of the pecking order in the house and have you be their slave! It is good that you are taking Pineapple to the vet because often we can't tell if the bird is sick or is just having a behavioral issue. Better safe than sorry! I hope everything turns out ok. I'm sorry to hear that you are unwell and having to deal with the stress and worry. Please let me know how the vet visit goes. I will keep you and your birds in my prayers. Shirley

[@blockchainbullies7324]

Very helpful information thanks I have a green cheek conure 3 years old

[@dendenanddadatv4515]

These helped a lot! Thank you! From Philippines ❤

[@Alesha_Lewer]

I’m here because my cockatiel is sneezing and wheezing a little bit. I’m worried about her but those are the only problems she has. I’m going to keep an eye on her and take her in to the vet if anything at all changes. She’s still eating and drinking. Still wants attention and is still noisy. She’s still preening too. Hopefully she’ll be fine Good luck to everyone here for the same reason xx

[@ecy3738]

@@areesharizwan3280 My bird is the same. How is your bird and did you take it to the vet?

[@emilyluevano3052]

A few days ago I had found a moth and a fecal dropping in my cockatiels water bowl, but I cleaned it out and refilled it with new fresh clean water. The next morning my bird wakes up and regurgitates his food and sat at the bottom of his cage and slept all day. Today he seems strong enough to scream and fly and he still has a good appetite and no change in his fecal droppings but I have not seen him drink any water since he had regurgitated his food.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

My cockatoo Angel, was puffed up and quiet all day! This video helped.

[@Loveofpets]

I hope Angel gets better soon.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

@@Loveofpets Thank you. She is better today, in an 80 degree room since last night, but I may find an avian vet Friday if she doesn’t fully recover.

[@ethansully]

My bird was showing really sick symptoms for the first time so I rushed him to the ER because this was the first time he’s been sick. The closest ER was like an hour away. He had to get surgery because he got an impaction from chewing socks. They had to do surgery on him so I left him at the clinic overnight. They called me in the middle of the day and asked if I wanted them to do surgery. I was upset because I told them to just do the surgery right away. I got him back at night and the surgery went great. We had to give him his antibiotics the next day but right when I got back home he started laying down on his back. He was still breathing and he had a heartbeat so I thought he was just exhausted from the anesthesia. I put him in a warm basket so he could rest easily. When it was time for him to get up his eyes weren’t pooping out like they used to be, his eyelids were half closed, he had no heartbeat, he wasn’t breathing, and he didn’t respond to anything. I knew it was too late. It probably would’ve been too late if I went back to the ER. I let them do a necropsy and it turns out he had a pulmonary embolism after surgery. He was only 3 years old and he was supposed to live a long time after that. He was also my first pet. Worst thing I’ve ever experienced

[@nomadhomad3685]

That sucks. This is why I don't allow my pets to have surgery. When it's their time to go it's time.

[@raisyaarisya585]

3 of my cockatiels passed away in a span of 2 weeks due to respiratory problem. I did bring them to the vet but its too late.. To say i'm heartbroken is an understatement. My mom kept saying i'm wasting money by buying them T-T

[@VlogsbyLondie]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😔😔😔

[@dloveofgod8269]

Thank you Donna & Kingsley ( growing up beautifully) very educational video.

[@freddiemercury908]

My cockatiel has a runny nose and sneezes a lot. She is still preening, eating and being energetic as much as she can rn because shes a bit older. She tail bobs a little im not sure if she was doing that before, but her mouth isnt opened. Its a little colder out here where i live so i think that she might caught a cold. I will try to get her to the vet as soon as i can. Its hard when i try to explain to my parents what is ok and what not with my bird. They just get very annoyed with me and they dont think that taking her to the vet is a must. Im trying to give her the best life i possibly can.

[@Loveofpets]

Definitely take her to an avian vet. Birds try to hide illness as they are prey animals and once they show signs they are very sick and can go downhill quickly.

[@daviddelacruz1773]

Hi Donna thank you very much beautiful California West Coast

[@ericerto8250]

You are just an absolute amazing person

[@lindakandrews5280]

Thankyou for info on sick birds.

[@charissarobieson4560]

Very informational, thank you! Kingsley it's so silly.

[@kirabowie]

This is a good go to video for when one's bird is sick. I have that little green carrier cage and I used it as a hospital cage when my budgie Chicken Nugget was sick. He was very weak & I didn't want him to hurt himself in his big cage. Like you said, it makes a great hospital cage as it's easy to catch them when it's time to medicate them. It's small and can be lined with paper towels to make cleaning easier. Food dishes can be placed low or on the bottom & you can also attach a small water bottle to it (my birds use water bottles). Millet is also good & I put a small preening toy in there for him to snuggle with. A little towel worked to cover it too. Sadly, he passed cuz he was very old for a budgie according to the vet. *sighs* Also sometimes as much as you don't want to lose them, it's a kindness to end their suffering, which I've had to do with very sick birds that despite everything the vet did, they weren't getting better.

[@Loveofpets]

Sorry for your loss. You did well by caring for him in the end. Yes it is sometimes kinder to let them go then suffer. I had to euthanize my canary Snowball a few months ago sadly 😓

[@kirabowie]

@@Loveofpets Thank you. I tried my best to medicate him, but I could see he wasn't getting any better, so I let him peacefully instead of suffering. I'm sooo sorry to hear that! You've had a rough time with babies passing on, but it's great seeing you carrying on, helping fellow bird lovers with your videos, as well as opening your heart to a new baby! (or two!)

[@micheler3011]

Thanks for sharing, it’s a learning video for sure. God bless!

[@jola2568]

I wish I saw this before my cocktail died ☹

[@salmabasheer9171]

Mine too🥺

[@janinerusinovich3040]

Thank you so much my pineapple conure has been sneezing the hole day

[@Loveofpets]

Keep an eye on him and take him to an avian vet if it continues. Check his nostrils for any debris

[@intelligentsia9493]

Omg I have these symptoms I must quarantine myself away from my beloved cockatiela! 😭

[@rusnekestenyte2782]

This helped me alot bc I want to get a cockatiel and I am doing alot of research but the problem is were I live there's not alot vets that are good whit birds I found one and that's that but Thankyou soo much for doing this video

[@jameschacko5613]

Thanks for the information . I love your channel

[@kellysuzanne976]

My two cockatiels have some kind of respiratory problem going on . My budgies have been exposed because they all share a large flight cage . I have been using a little heater that sits on the floor by the cage to keep them warm . I am taking all 4 of my birds to see the vet this evening.

[@citric_potatoss4955]

I really dont understand my bird, It all fuffly and everything, But its moving around, eating and drinking?

[@chicken5761]

It might just be happy XD

[@yuhh111]

Same it’s just fluffy and it doesn’t make as much noise anymore for 2 days and I’m scared I love him sm

[@chicken5761]

Also, what kind of parrot? Quakers are almost always fluffy, happy birds are fluffy also..

[@chicken5761]

@@yuhh111 take it to an avian vet! It naught not seem like much but a quiet bird is very bad!

[@ernestkhalimov8524]

@@chicken5761 thank so much I thought my Quaker is sick bc he is really puffed up and really warm.but he also looks linda tired a bit throughout the day

[@selinahossain2801]

Thank you so much for your information 😊 I really like your video 😊😍

[@mmbbck5165]

Kingsley got so big! He looks beautiful

[@Loveofpets]

Thank you, he has grown and filled up. He feels heavy on my hand compared to my other birds. He is the biggest bird that I have had.

[@wyomingadventures]

Great video Donna! I always learn something new about birds watching your videos. Kingsley was an awesome little helper! ❤💚🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😊

[@Loveofpets]

So glad to help others 🥰

[@shivanigupta1066]

thanks for this info veryyyy helpful!!!!!! thanks again

[@DangelyOnes]

Thank you, that was very informative.

[@kagehikari4281]

Dang, Monty is sick? Heres hoping for a speedy recovery

[@Loveofpets]

Yes he is sick. I am waiting for test results to see if anything shows up. He seems to be getting better.

[@nadeemahmed4189]

Dear.Your video very informative Thank you.

[@nadeemahmed4189]

Thank you 💕💕

[@inactive9667]

My cockatiel has fluffed up feathers, sometimes closes her eyes halfway and there is brown spots on her feathers. Should I take her to the vet? Also thanks for the information ^^

[@Loveofpets]

Yes take him to an avian vet.

[@kaitlynboone5134]

I just got a bird from the pet store and she’s been breathing heavily. Since I’m new to owning a bird I don’t know much about how they act when you first bring them home. I don’t know if it’s stress from being moved away from her mate and being in a box for a bit till I got home. If anyone could let me know I’d appreciate it so much. I have no vets around me or pet stores that can look at a bird.

[@sharathyadav954]

Wow! Very informative video 💖

[@Loveofpets]

Thank you.

[@m3lsavage]

and please this needs to be said. if you don't have an avian vet nearby don't get a bird or move closer. they deserve the best life. lots of ppl are commenting about not having a vet nearby and I just wonder wth they would do if there was no doctor for themselves. emergencies happen. sickness happen. for the love of god, if u can't take proper care of someone else's life DON'T BRING THEM INTO YOUR LIFE

[@sanjukivlogs]

Thank you so matche good sharing deare

[@Instical_blazerskite]

Thank you for trying to help but she died today😭

[@abhishekmukherji2332]

Thank you thank you so much for this video.. ❤️🙏🏽 You are outright amazing!!!!!!

[@gale9137]

Great informative video.

[@anaschowdhury6437]

Good information

[@danaprahl9748]

I would like to share something with your viewers. I spoke with the owner of the store I got Rio from almost 10 years now. He told me apple cider vinegar only a few 2 drops in his water dish. I used Bragg's apple cider vinegar I believe it help him. They told me for a cup of water put in 8-10 drops Rio's water dish is over 1/2 cup but I only put in a little.

[@Loveofpets]

Great advice! I have used Apple cider vinegar and it helps

[@kambleanmol1991ak]

Last week only I bought cockatiel he was suffering from diahreah since yesterday he was ok but few minutes ago I saw him sitting at the bottom of the cage closing his eyes

[@Loveofpets]

Please bring him to an avian vet.

[@MauroGiacometti]

Hi! great channel, love your videos. I'd to ask u something about the cockatiel's behaviour. I've a 7 month (probably) male cockatiel who in the last week has started to shake quite violently his foodcontainer before and during eating, he also shakes it and sing some tune(jingle bells in this case). He is also really jealous about its space in the cage and food, if you try to get close while eating he can bite you. Is it normal? could it be sick? He flies regularly in my house, he loves to get some love and to stay on our shoulders/heads but when he eats...he behaves differently. He does his poopoo every 20 minutes, he sings, he crawl, he is very very active

[@Loveofpets]

Hi, he may be territorial with his cage and bowl which is normal for most birds.

[@sanjukivlogs]

Nice video bro

[@Alesha_Lewer]

Goodness all these things that go wrong 😣 poor little things. I knew this when I got birds but oh dear

[@banksy4709]

my kakariki sits on the bottom of her cage screaming, well only when I go near her. When I'm some where else, she sits some where else but as soon as I go close to her cage,she goes to the bottom of her cage in the corner screaming

[@Loveofpets]

She is probably scared and has to earn your trust

[@honeytanwar672]

Thank you so much ❤❤

[@Loveofpets]

You're welcome 😊

[@90sjack]

How can I help my bird because he has a bald spot by his top right should he plucks, is there a reason to this, Ive had him for 5 months now and he’s been plucking since I’ve had him, he wasn’t treated well with his old owners, so I now happily own my baby, he had missing claws and a massive bald patch, if there is any info you can help with bald patches please let me know, thanks for the great informational video x

[@Loveofpets]

Hi, it's best to have him checked out by an avian vet. It could be many reasons why he has a bald spot and why he is picking at it. It could be bacterial, parasites, allergies, environmental, viral, diet or other reasons. He may need medication and a cone.

[@carriea.2467]

Thank you for your vedio..i have the appt.today July 20 at 4pm.my lovebird threw up 2 days in a row in diff.timing of the day..she is going in fast to vet. Today..😢

[@LadyDragon11135]

My cockatiel has had watery poop with yellow tinted urine since I got her at 3 weeks old (hand fed her), she has consistently been very energetic, gained weight normally and is now at a stable weight, she eats well and has a varied diet. I’m constantly worried about her but she has never given me a proper fright except that time she threw up flax seeds (never before and never after, haven’t given her anymore flax seeds) I consulted an avian specialist about the poop but they said if it’s always like that and has been looking the same since she was a baby then it’s just normal for her I’m still not happy that her poop isn’t normal by usual standards

[@Loveofpets]

Hi. You can bring her to an avian vet and have tests on her feces, a wellness blood screening and viral testing to ensure she is healthy

[@IndianBeauty02]

Hi where did u get the carrier from

[@kant-zg3jq]

When i got my cockatiel ( a year ago )he already had crooked toes but he didn't look sick or anything .Today he started looking very tired , sleeps a lot and half closes his eyes (he doesn't have any other symptom mentioned in the video).He has difficulty walking, limping and seems to be in pain when he walks he cannot stand on his feet and lies down to sleep .It looks like some kind of foot paralysis (he is 1 year old and some months)this is all happening in one day and I don't know what to do.What do you think?

[@Loveofpets]

It's hard to say what is wrong with your Cockatiel. His symptoms could mean many different issues from a virus, bacteria infection, organ issues, arthritis, broken bones or other health issues. It's best to take him to an avian veterinarian for a diagnosis.

[@kant-zg3jq]

@@Loveofpets thank you for the advice,this is what i am going to do 👍

[@haruko3143]

So my bird has been sneezing a lot lately, his eyes seem dark like dark circles around his eyes yk, and also he rubs his head on cage often, I think it’s some sort of infection or idk please tell me if you know about this situation:( and also because of him (maybe?) , my other birds also have been sneezing I’m kinda worried. Please let me know

[@miriamcorner8472]

This is exactly what my bird is doing, he also isn’t eating his millet so much. I really hope he’ll be ok, and your bird too

[@mishuislam3102]

What sort pf parrot are you holding? It’s so beautiful.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Kingsley is a male King Parrot. They’re common in Australia.

[@momof4524]

Any opinion on using vet rx on a bird that is fluffed and closing his eyes?

[@Loveofpets]

It's best to go to an avian vet as something is going on.

[@jima9356]

Very informative video; great tips on what to look for when your bird does not seem to be doing well, and best ways to transport your bird to the vet.

[@j3c3c4074]

Great information

[@Leylax95]

Hello could you please make a video of the best bird accessories and necessities.

[@Loveofpets]

Hi, I was thinking of making a video like that. Thanks for asking, I will do my best.

[@forsenju]

Hello! I cannot tell if my tiel is sick. He sits at the bottom of the cage quite a lot but he’s playful and chirps, and he does walk around. Recently he’s been pooping more frequently and i feel like it’s more so of clear liquid. I think he’s been limping slightly on one foot but i can’t tell exactly? I’m worried about him though i don’t want any false alarms… I can’t afford to take him to the vet right now. Any recommendations or feedback? Please.

[@Loveofpets]

Ask family and friends for help or ask your avian vet if there is a payment plan available. Put him in a hospital cage, no grate, low comfortable perch, place a towel on the bottom of cage with paper towel over towel for easy cleaning. Keep the cage clean, provide clean, fresh water and food. Keep in a warm area.

[@lizangelikvazquez9815]

My cockatiel won’t eat the mixture water mix food idk if he should start eating solid food or if it sick):

[@jennapierce7771]

If they have respiratory problems how do you help them?

[@bigmandingle-g9e]

very helpful

[@kayblue1472]

Love your video Kingsley is getting so big.....my 7 mnth cockitel likes to bite me alot but he always wants love n to be with me do you know anything about this

[@Loveofpets]

My Cockatiels bite also, it means that they don't want to be touched or bothered at that time. Read his body language so you don't get bit. I can tell most of the time when they will bite but sometimes they do bite suddenly. There is usually a reason. They may be hormonal, territorial or want there space.

[@kayblue1472]

@@Loveofpets ok I'll look for that I belive he started molting too I'll be sure to give him space thank you so much I love you n ur flock💖💖💖💖

[@annalisa14]

My girl budgie has very pale droppings and some are very malformed. But i cannot afford the price of a visit. $ 180 to start, then medications

[@meetamy6517]

My bird have mites for which feather loss happen, I have applied terbinaforce cream on those area what should I do?

[@janinerusinovich3040]

Ty

[@kingston6356]

My femail budgie usually moves her tail like u described but she always did that. Is that normal?

[@mohamdbasheer8914]

My cocktails 1.5 month old but he do close one eye

[@Loveofpets]

Take him to an avian vet please

[@snickersnbigred]

I have lovebirds.and every other day his ear has been messing with the feathers exposing ear.i put q tip but nothing is on it.i did put triple ointment one day.if I cant take him to vet at moment.what can I do for him at home?I dis clean it with wet dam atop n little coconut oil.no discharge

[@LeilaniHAHA]

I’m so sorry to bother at this time of the night (it’s 2:31 PM right now) and this is quite urgent so, I a male cocktail he’s around one year and a couple months old and he just out of nowhere just started vomiting his seeds, he has stopped for now ( every like 6 or 7 minutes he starts vomiting a little bit) and a think he’s scare since he’s breathing faster than his normal breathing and I’m scared too since this is my first cocktail I’ve ever have so please I’m begging for help, I don’t know if I should take it seriously or if it’s actually deadly for my bird HELP PLEASE Update: he sadly passed away this morning around 6:00 PM Rest In Peace Pikis 2020-2021

[@Loveofpets]

I am just seeing this now. So sorry for your loss. It's always best to go to the vet when your bird is showing signs of illness. Fly high little one 😞

[@herebutnothere9973]

I have a baby cockatiel and he just started to twitch his head and his feet, we fed him and I think he slowed down a bit. He was fine yesterday to… is there anything I can do?

[@daviddelacruz1773]

Hi Donna I'm thinking of buying couple of pair of lovebirds can I mix them with my parakeets

[@Loveofpets]

Hi, it's best to keep separate. Lovebird's are known to kill other birds even there mate. Budgies can be pesky and the Lovebird won't like it and may attack the budgies. I let mine out together but not cages together.

[@stivenkendezi3104]

My parrot is dying after 2 months ...I will miss him forever

[@harmony9020]

My female IRN is shaking but the soonest we can get her in is next month is that ok?

[@genapruitt]

Thank you!! :)

[@Loveofpets]

Your welcome 😀

[@abdulrahmanalfouzan7023]

Thanks

[@mkkrinkov]

My parrot chocked on an almond yesterday and spent the night spitting it .. now he is sitting still and feeling tired because of the rough night he had !! I hope he wants to get some extra sleep only !

[@Loveofpets]

I hope he is okay now

[@SanshiNicto]

My cockatiel is looking very sick, the problem is that I live in a small city and is not an aviarian vet here. I'm kind of concern because she's been sick before and I talk with one person that sells birds and they recomend me a huma medicine... that was along time ago ans she got better but now I'm seen her very sick, she is all ruffle up all the time and she sleeps a lot and she is having dirrea, any idea of what can I do Im verry worried because like I said there's not any specialist in the city that can help me u.u

[@Loveofpets]

Hi, sorry that your Cockatiel is not feeling well. It's best to search for an online Avian vet that does telemedicine. They may be able to figure out what's going on and prescribe medication.

[@SanshiNicto]

@@Loveofpets oh nice! I never had tought of that! I'm super worried because she's been having this problema for a while now, and she has goof periods when she doesn't have bad dropings at all but then sh starts all over again. Thx again for the advice!

[@chrisalexander5708]

Dear Love of pet my bird Dos--chico passed away last sunday @ 8: 52 in the morning. He had a sorted of problems and I tired real hard to make him comfortable for the time we had Dos-chico. I had a game that I'd played with Dos-chico. I would sit across from him and he would be perched on the bottom cage. I would see him turn his head around so slightly since he would face the wall. I'd call out to him and he would look back @ the wall. The more he'll turn his head around the more I would turn off the bird canary sounding noise from the computer and lower the volume from the t.v.. The more Dos-chico would turn around andI would start moving my away from him and turn the t.v. all the way off. Dos-chico would turn around and I would whistle and say his name. Dos-chico would go and start eatting and playing with his toys. One time my cousin was watching and she said to me had cute it was to watch.

[@Loveofpets]

So sorry for your loss 😢.

[@shujathkhan2838]

What food is best for sick cocktail bird?