COCKATIEL

[Colleen Fortin]

Rescued a neglected cockatiel . Left in empty home for days by his owners. New renters didn't want him after month and a half. Paint on cage chipped away and it was rusty. Feces caked at bottom of cage. He could barely move for his size . This sickened me to my core!! Poor boy must have had a rough life. I immediately purchased new cage and good. He came nameless to us so we have named him Bogart. He lives next to 2 budgies in our living room with us. He so afraid of the hand. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[faislaq]

Poor dear! Thank you for taking him in. Not knowing what his history was like before he was abandoned, there is a chance he may never be a hands-on bird, but I bet he will quickly learn that you bring good things. If nothing else he has friends now and is not alone.

But you know... bribes can influence a little birdie's brain & he will see if you drop goodies in his bowl, and may learn to come take them from your hand.

 

[Garet]

BOGART!! He's such a pretty boy.
Don't get discouraged if he takes his time coming around. Tiels are very sensitive, emotional birds.

He sure does look excited about his new tiny buddies, though! Just be careful with them. Budgies often wind up picking on tiels.

 

[faislaq]

He sure does look excited about his new tiny buddies, though! Just be careful with them. Budgies often wind up picking on tiels.

I would have guessed the opposite since 'tiels are so much bigger!

 

[Garet]

I would have guessed the opposite since 'tiels are so much bigger!

Tiels are generally more docile and less energetic than budgies. Ciri used to try and pick fights with my lovebirds. Even Guzma knew not to hop on her cage.

Budgies go for the toes.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Thank you for rescuing Bogart. Best thing is to take things slow. Don't force him to step up. You can talk to him in a calm soft voice and even read to him. Sit nearby when you are eating something and if it's bird safe food share that with him. Tempt him with special treats. Be patient. I would recommend that you take him to the vet for a new bird check up.

 

[Colleen Fortin]

Thanks all for encouragement. Slow and easy with Bogart.

 

[Monica]

Treats! And lots of them!


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[Lauren]

<3 I rescued my blue crown conure out of a similar situation. He was in a cage too small even for a Canary. He peeled all the powder coating off his cage bars, they were rusted, feces under neath, small dowel perches and 1 chewed toy. Plus he was kept in a basement covered with a blanket

I am so glad you rescued Bogart!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even if he doesn't end up being a hand tamed cuddly bird, you know you are giving him the absolute best life ever and he will be so happy with you <3