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Is my new cockatiel sick? It's at cage bottom, ruffling feathers.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I just found a cocktail and I want to know if it’s sick it hangs a lot on the bottom of The cage spend so modt of its time and ruffles his feathers a lot and hangs on my shoulder most time

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 22nd, 2018

He doesn't appear ill or injured, however birds are quite adept at concealing illness or injury to prevent predation. The best way to find out would be to have him physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet.

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