My new cockatiel seems sick. What should I do as a first-time owner?

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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? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 month and 20 days old | 0.127 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

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).

My new cockatiel seems sick. What should I do as a first-time owner?

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