My new cockatiel is scared, puffed up, shaking. Sick or stressed?

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Hello. Two days ago I bought my first ever cockatiel of four months of age. It's very scared of me, rapidly flapping around in its cage every time I approach it. When I stay at a distance, it stays completely still, puffed up, and sometimes I can see his chest shaking along with his feathers. His tail stays rather still, moving slightly everytime he inhales/exhales. Could he be sick? Or is it just the new environment that's making him anxious? Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | 4 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I would give Mista a few days to settle in and relax as it is possible he is just very stressed out from the change to a new environment. Once he has settled in after a day or so, you can then begin to approach him and offer treats, talk to him, etc. If he remains puffed up, doesn't seem to settle in, or won't eat or drink at all after a day, then this could indicate something more serious such as illness which should be checked out by your vet.

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