If the wings are drooping, the bird is sitting ruffled, is not responsive to human interaction, or its tail is bobbing, immediate attention should be given by a veterinarian. Usually when these symptoms are seen, the bird is experiencing some sort of bacterial infection or illness. If not taken to the veterinarian in time the bird could die. If the bird cannot be seen by a veterinarian immediately, the bird should be placed under a heating lamp or placed into a brooder until the bird is taken to an avian veterinarian for further care.
This can be achieved with a digital thermometer, a heating light, brooder, or an incubator. If the bird is slightly opening its wings and panting, the heat is too high and needs to be reduced until the cockatiel is not panting. All food and water dishes should be placed into the brooder so the bird has easy access to them. While waiting for the bird to be seen by a veterinarian, it is important the bird not be handled too much as it needs to rest. Flapping Wings Birds often hold on tight to the perch and flap their wings madly as if wanting to take off in flight.
Teflon and Non-stick Cookware — Overheated Teflon can cause almost instant death of your bird. Your bird should never be anywhere near Teflon or other non-stick cookware when it is being used.
Metals — Tin found in aluminum foil, gum wrappers, and cans is toxic to birds. There are some parrots that show affection by sticking their tongues out and licking the pet owner while kissing them.
You may notice that your cockatiel puffs out their feathers and then shakes their body. This is often a way for your fluffy friend to relax after some type of tension. For example, if they have been frightened by something, whether it was a noise or an animal in the room, they may puff up and then shake. When birds suffer from illness or injury, they often seek safe, secluded places — hidden from view and potential predators.
Scavengers salvage what they can. Wheezing, clicking noises, labored or rapid breathing are all signs your bird is very ill. Maybe you are holding something that looks interesting or tasty. Or perhaps you have something that is shiny or makes crinkly noises.
It is only natural for your cockatiel to shake their head to get a better look. Cockatiels can easily get seed hulls, pellet fragments, fruit bits, and other matter caught in or on their beaks.
Cockatiels that are feeling hormonal or are nesting may shake their head as a sign of warning to stay away. Often this type of headshake will be accompanied by other motions and a hissing or striking biting behavior. Cockatiels easily learn to recognize their human carers and will eagerly greet beloved humans with a head shake or head tilting behavior.
Often you will also hear a certain specific chirping sequence that becomes a common greeting, just like birds will greet each other with certain specific sounds in the wild. As VCA Animal Hospital explains, cockatiels can be prone to developing respiratory illness and infection. Sometimes these are caused by toxins in the air or environment and other times they can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or improper nutrition. Head shaking may be a sign of discomfort in these cases.
You should always take your cockatiel to the avian veterinarian if you suspect respiratory issues. Cockatiels can experience a variety of issues related to their crops.
The crop is a type of avian esophageal pouch where food can be temporarily stored. Baby and young juvenile cockatiels, in particular, can have trouble clearing their crop and may bob or shake their head and neck region in an attempt to do so. As veterinarian Dr. Rick Axelson explains, the sour crop is a common issue for young cockatiels that are still being parent-fed or formula-fed.
There are also other crop issues that can also lead to infection and then regurgitation or crop impaction.
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