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Welcoming a new pet into your family is exciting! But it can be stressful for your new bird. Use these steps to help socialize your bird and welcome them into your home.
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Hello. It appears your question got cut off so please consider reposting it. I will say though, based on what you wrote, that Snow White may certainly be sick. If there was no veterinary exam, fecal, or blood work done beforehand, then there’s no guarantee that the birds you acquired weren’t harboring some disease that may only show itself in times of stress (like entering a new aviary, reproduction, etc). Since you already have many birds, their health is potentially at risk and I would recommend having a veterinarian evaluate the new birds. At minimum a physical exam and fecal should be done, but consider Chlamydia screening, blood work, fecal gram stain. Other infectious disease tests can be done but your vet can recommend what they feel is indicated. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out again .If not used to hand feeding, they will rarely take it at this age. If different from the food offered at the pet store, contact the store for the same food. Provide heat support in the 80-85 f range can give some comfort. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! If you are concerned about his health, you may look for the closest veterinarian to you and go there. If he is doing well then at least you would only have to go there for the routine check ups. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out. Providing multiple food bowls around the cage could decrease aggression over food. Biting now can be due to the stress of re-locating to a new home, and time could be the cure. Try to offer treats to win his side. If the lighting is too intense, that is stressful also and can lead to the sudden attempts to fly. Try to lessen external stimuli and have patterns of daily routine to be consistent. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Pikachu. Yes this could be a sign of preparing to lay eggs. Showing any re-arranging of furniture, as in nest building? Is he/she was ill, would think wouldn't be as active. The white cockatiels often have horizontal bars on the inside of the primary feathers. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025