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My 25-day-old cockatiel's nostril looks bigger. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | unneutered | 30 days old

please I am so worried and need help, My cockatiel is 25 days old. I noticed one of his nostril look bigger than the other , there is no noises while breathing. There is no vet where I live and I don't know what to do

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 14th, 2020

As long as he is behaving normally, eating, drinking and defecating normally then there is likely no cause for concern. Monitor for lethargy, difficulty breathing, wheezing or excessive sneezing. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet.

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