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It is possible we could be taking in my friends two parakeets. Where do I start? I want to know how to care for them properly before possible owning them. Do you have any tips, tricks, must know things?
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My cocktail bird is getting weak and sleeping all day
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! These are generally non-specific signs which may or may not represent a problem. If this continues, I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!
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We have had this cocktail for about a year. He or she was left in our rental. She will notice come out of her cage at all we leave the door open 24 7. We try to hold her and she will peck at us. Is this normal for them
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I have one male cockatiel bird with me. Just 3 days only I buy it from a petshop. He is sneezing sometimes, dont drinking water, eating food is very low. And also he sometimes he is closing his eyes for some seconds. He is jst 3-4months old only. Wea
Rons is beautiful! From what you describe I would be suspicious that he has a respiratory infection. Sneezing and weakness is not normal, and it's not good that he is off his food. It is very easy for a bird to pick up an infectious virus or bacteria in the oetshop because it is a stressful environment with lots if other birds who could have infections. I would keep him in a calm environment away from noise and draught, offer him tasty things to eat. You should take him to a vet preferably avian and have him examined. Birds are very delicate and he may require medication.
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Why is my cockatiel continuesly yawning for five times in a row?
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