I'm pretty sure he's not ill because he was fine when i saw him with the breeder.It is not normal for adult cockatiels to sleep on the bottom of the cage unless they are ill (or injured).
are decorative plates harmful for them?That could be the case, but if you are using chemicals in your home (that weren't being used there) he could be sick because of the environment. I thought you said you got him yesterday (because you said he slept on the cage bottom). That is plenty of time for him to get sick if there are respiratory irritants in your home.
You need to think about your whole house--- birds are super sensitive. If your mom is using something in the kitchen or bathroom, it could impact your bird. The Teflon/PTFE/PFOA/PFC thing is huge---birds can die from it on a separate floor from where it is being used (even if doors are shut).
What kinds of pots/pans have been used in the past 24 hours?
Have any chemicals been used in the past 24 hours?
I am not saying that is it---heck, your bird could have some other issue (but sleeping on the cage bottom is not normal for a 1-year-old).
Can you get him/her to a vet?
What kinds of pots/pans have been used in the past 24 hours?
Have any chemicals been used in the past 24 hours?
I am not saying that is it---heck, your bird could have some other issue (but sleeping on the cage bottom is not normal for a 1-year-old).
Can you get him/her to a vet?
i'll get him to the vet this morning. or i'll ask the breeder if it's normal for them to sleep that way.