Cockatiels
are one of the noisiest, liveliest, sweetest and most playful pet birds around.
These beautiful exotic creatures form strong bonds with their owners and spend
plenty of time entertaining them to their highest capacity each day. Not every
bird shows clear signs of sickness but the symptoms shared below might help you
figure out if your pet cockatiel is sick.
Refusal to eat at mealtimes
Cockatiels
might be picky eaters but once you adjust them to a suitable diet, they feed
with gusto so refusal to eat is a clear red danger sign.
Losing feathers
Cockatiels
are proud of their plumage and preen themselves constantly to maintain their
gorgeous looks. If yours is losing feathers even without getting into fights
with other birds, then you need to be concerned. Depressed cockatiels often
pull out their feathers themselves out of frustration.
Irregular bowel movements
Keep
an eye on the form of the bird droppings because they will indicate any
problems associated with bowel movements, food poisoning, etc.
Paranoia and cold attitude
Cockatiels
are very affectionate birds, which love to play especially with their owners.
If your lively pet suddenly seems frightened and tries to keep its distance
from you then it is a stress related problem and you must try to keep it stress
free.
Low activity levels
If
your cockatiel is not rushing to meet you when you come to see it and has a
reduced sound level, then you should be worried that it is not making a racket
like normal ones do.
Body movements
Cockatiels
are stunning acrobats with a knack for precision landing and balance so if your
bird is showing a low quality of acrobatics, then there has to be a medical
reason for it.
Head positioning and breathing
Cockatiels
are susceptible to a variety of respiratory illnesses so try to check its
breathing every other day to ensure that it is regular. If your cockatiel keeps
tilting its head at awkward angles with jerky movements it could be a symptom
for a breathing problem.
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