Hi Mitch,
Thank you so much for getting back to me, what you had to say was very helpful.Â
I do not know how to send pictures from my Chrome book, only know how to send pictures with my phone, I’m not very good with technology.Â
I did get Alex a rope perch recently, but he won’t go near it as of yet.
I read on the parrot forum that Vitamin E oil is good for pressure sores.Â
Do you agree?Â
Katie L. Asks
Is there ever a chance my Quaker Parrot Blu will warm up to my other birds?
He just turned 1, I’ve had him since he was a baby.
We got Winnie the Cockatiel as a baby about 6 months after Blu and just a few weeks ago Chip the parakeet joined our flock.
Blu isn’t as aggressive w/Winnie at this point, but he used to stalk her.
He loved pulling a feather or biting her toes and as a result, Winnie is scared of Blu and little baby Chip.
How Can I Help My Cockatiel’s Broken Wing Heal? Will it ever heal so he can fly again?
NOTE:Â We do not advocate being your own avian vet except for emergencies when you cannot get the care you need.
If you can see the break you can use 2 very small cable ties and a coffee stir stick or cocktail straw as a splint to restrain the wing then introduce the sock (below).
If it’s a fracture go straight to the sock.
12/24/2018 –Â My cockatiel has a swelling on the side of his tongue and the vet is off for the holidays. help!!
12/24/2018Â –Â Dear Patricia
We are very sorry to hear your bird may be ill.
Of course, timing is often not right and our pets health issues may come at the wrong times.
This is beyond our experience and knowledge.
Yes, a trip to your Vet is the way to go. (more…)
Name: Cynthia
Hello.
I came across the story about your cockatiel Popcorn.
I am going through the exact same thing with my cockatiel.
Can you tell me the outcome?
I know it is likely grim.
Thank you, Cynthia and Bindi
Dear Mitch I wanted to ask for your advice.
My male cockatiel is pulling his feathers out from under his wings.
I brought him to one avian vet who did blood work.
That was a dead end.
The 2nd vet sent droppings to a lab and that was negative.
Why Is My Cockatiel Pulling Feathers From Under His Wings
From: JANNINE P
Dear Mitch
I wanted to ask for your advice.
My male cockatiel is pulling his feathers out from under his wings.
Once again, although well-intentioned, people are breaking down your choices into the macro of species (Quora question).
One answer started with
Hello Mitch,
Here’s my problem
Pikachu the cockatiel will not relieve himself in his cage.
He is usually out with us when we are home, and even insists on sleeping on me; but if we need to go out, he is caged for his safety.
This ‘syndrome’ as vets are calling it, is referred to by many names as listed in the title of this article. For simplicity I will use the word Lockjaw.
First off, I would like to state that the following is from my own independent research while helping others and my own hands on personal experience.
I would also like to state upfront that I never bought into and was very skeptical on it being labeled Bordetella or B. Avium.
