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Why is my cockatiel so restless and constantly shuffling on his perch?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 6 months old

My cockatiel can't stay stay still on his perch and keeps shuffling around. Is he okay?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 21st, 2019

It sounds like Stormy is very restless and stressed for some reason. If he is eating and drinking and acting otherwise normally you can give a bit more time to see if his behavior goes back to normal. If this behavior persists longer than 24 hours I would have him checked by your vet. Also, make sure he is a calm, quiet area as to avoid extra stress.

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