Rescued dying baby cockatiel

[Alien J]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so disgusted with the people who had TD's parents. They also had several different types of parrots. The condition I found TD in was deplorable. She pretty much died in my hand the morning after that picture (from a previous post) was taken. It's like it took everything she had to stand up on the edge of that bowl. The night before she couldn't sit up. She looked like she was so proud of herself. Shortly after I took the picture she went down hill quickly. Like a lightbulb going brighter right before they go out.

I just held TD against my chest and told her that if she had to go, it was okay, but that I really wished she'd stay. And what a pretty bird she was. About an hour later, she perked up and has been flying forward ever since!

I was going to call Animal Rescue and report the condition and location of the birds that morning, but found out that after we picked up TD (which was late in the evening) someone went on to the patio, where the birds were kept, and stole them all. Hate to think what they may be going through now. Glad I got TD out. Wish I could have gotten them all.

Alien J

P.S. I've been using newspaper with a layer of paper towels on top. I heard that the newspaper can dry out their feet. That was when I had Miyetti, the baby pigeon. They are almost always on the bottom of their cage.

 

[Alien J]

Good morning, bird people! I was wondering if anyone could answer a question for me? I've heard so much about keeping little tiels warm, but, how hot can a little tiel handle?

 

[Alien J]

Update: TD has graduated from the syringe to a spoon! Down to two feedings a day. Flying like a champ! Still singing and dancing to 50s Rock and Roll! Rocking Robin and Jailhouse Rock are her favorites.

I've been reading about taming cockatiels. How are you supposed to just talk to your bird for days without putting your hands in the cage when you have to clean the cage daily?

 

[iamwhoiam]

It's great that TD is doing so well. You may want to start posting in the cockatiel forum if you haven't already done that.

 

[Patty Girl]

Janet, you are wonderful! I'll bet you will have TD for a companion for many, many years. He most likely realizes how you are caring for him, I hope the bond you two are making will prove to be real blessing to both of you!

 

[Bluejayandemmy]

Welcome how the little guy or gal doing

 

[Alien J]

TD is doing great! All his/her feathers have grown back. He/she is flying like an Ace. Loves 50's Rock and Roll. Mimicking all the sparrows and finches around us. A real joy! Though quite demanding!

 

[camelotshadow]

So glad you found him & saved his life. I hope the stolen birds found good homes. Guess it could not be much worse but rather not think about.

 

[Vmax]

WindyCityParrot.com has a reasonably priced gram scale. I play a game with Max and Gus to get them on the scale. Their response to anything new is a suspicious " Hey, that's not seed..", so it took some persistence on my part, but knowing their weight and whether it's stable or fluctuating gives me a datum about their health. Sick birds look like healthy birds until it's too late, from everything I've read.
Congratulations to you and TD. That little bird is beautiful!

 

[Alien J]

WindyCityParrot.com has a reasonably priced gram scale.

Thanks!