My new cockatiel is staying on the floor. Is it a sign of illness?

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Hello, I got a new cockatiel bird couple of days ago and now I have some concerns. The bird is staying on the floor and on the food tray. He was on the top side of the cage for the first 2 days and now she's down low and I am worried that something may be up. Is there something to be worried about or it's just normal? Thanks. Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Is Rio still eating but just quieter? The best way to monitor this is not by looking a the food level, as they can scatter it around, but to quantitate the amount of feces produced. Clean the cage daily, same time every day, count number of fecal droppings. Slowing down and eating less might be an indication of being ill, and if concerned, a veterinary visit is recommended. Providing supplemental heat at 80-85 degrees might help support the immune system. Good luck.

My new cockatiel is staying on the floor. Is it a sign of illness?

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