My new young cockatiel is puffed up. Is he sick or just stressed?

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Hello I just got a Cockatiel from someone. They only owned him for a few months. He is less than a year old. He has been puffed up since I got him. We keep our house between 20-22 Celsius all the time so I don't think he is cold. If it was illness what can I do to help him? He eats, drinks and is social. No other factors that make him look unwell (other than duck butt all tail feathers gone) Thanks. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 11 months and 22 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Cute bird! If he's otherwise acting normal, it's possible his cage could be in a drafty area (even if it's kept warm), or he may be a bit stressed out, especially if you just recently got him. Making sure he isn't being bothered by other pets or people, and he has places to sit and relaxed without being bothered may help. If he's plucking out his feathers, this can also be a sign of stress or boredom. If the puffing up continues, or you see any other issues such as changes in behavior, loss of interest in eating or drinking, redness or itching of the skin (especially if he has some feather loss), etc, having him checked by a vet is always best.

My new young cockatiel is puffed up. Is he sick or just stressed?

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