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Cockatiel has weak, bleeding feathers after falling. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male

My cockatiel has very weak feathers.when he falls he starts bleeding. There is dryed blood in his feathers like they haven't grown completly..he was weak when i bought him but after crushing and falling he's got worse. I give him every kind of healthy food.. what should I do:(

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on November 21st, 2018

Thanks for reaching out about your cockatiel. Fragile feathers could be an indication of a poor diet but also some other more serious diseases. If he is that weak, a veterinarian should be visited. Providing heat support in the 85-90 degrees could help stimulate the immune system but does not replace a veterinary visit. Good luck.

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