Help for my cackatoo chick

I just bought triton cackatoo chick. Seller told age is 4 months. I m feeling that my chick is not so active. R the baby cackatoos naturally like this r is there some problem with my babby. I m very much worried. Please guide

Welcome to the forums to you and your baby cockatoo!

It would seem however that you have a bird who really is a bit too young to have been sold to you. The breeder should NOT have sold this bird until it had been eating solid adult food independently for a minimum of two weeks, which is your bird's case would be more like around the age of 18 weeks or more. Even then, many parrots can regress and go back to begging for handfeeding.

This is a very precarious time in your baby bird's life so I would strongly urge you to contact the breeder for support, or even contemplate taking the bird back there to complete the weaning process correctly. Some unethical breeders will tell you fairy stories like “finishing off hand-feeding is easy”, (it’s not), or “hand-feeding will help you bond better with your bird (it won’t) and it is highly irresponsible indeed for a breeder to sell a this bird at this immature age. The following link may provide you with some insight as to how to feed in the meantime...

http://www.parrotforums.com/breeding-raising-parrots/74363-so-you-bought-unweaned-baby.html

I don't know which part of the world you live in but this link may help you find a veterinarian who can assist...

https://www.aav.org/default.aspx

If there are no avian specialists available an exotics vet is better than nothing, or you could try a zoo or bird sanctuary if you have one near you.

Thank you for reaching out for help and i wish you all the very best!

are you tracking weigh of the baby and food temp religiously? Cross- contamination is also a huge risk when hand feeding as well (the syringed need to be immaculately clean-- if you touch one and then touch the fridge handle and go back to it, then BAM, you have cross-contaminated), so you really do need to get your bird to an avian vet ASAP. I agree your bird was too young to be sold. They can develop all sorts of issues from seemingly small mistakes.

The links above are really good (posted by laurasea) so definitely look at the unweaned baby one for detail.

Here's another
https://hari.ca/hari/research-facil...cine-pediatrics-housing-feeding-baby-parrots/

This site also talks about the types of syringes to avoid and the importance of avoiding cross-contamination:
https://theparrotuniversity.com/arthandfeeding2
Not sure all of their info on timing is correct, because again, you want to go the abundance route, but I posted the link for the other details mostly.

I took him to vet. He said its ok. The bird is totally fine. But i m still worried as i dont know the reputition nd experience of vet in my town. Can u share ur email r watsapp so that i can share his video with u?

That's good news that you were able to get your cockatoo to a vet. Did they give you a diagnosis?

Unfortunately it is not permitted under our rules to share personal email addresses or direct contact details on the open forum. This is to protect your and other members' privacy and security.

If you have a video you have taken of your bird that you wish to share with us, the easiest way to do that is for you to upload it to YouTube, and from there you can link the video's URL to the forum using the "insert link" button (the one that looks like a globe ).

Certainly if you still have concerns as to your birds' wellbeing then you can look for another avian vet and get a second opinion, or consult the breeder you got him from. Perhaps if you let us know where in the world you are located, we can help you find another vet.

I m from pakistan. Nd have not a large num of vets in my town. I just want to know is it nrmal that some birds sneeze more often as compared to others? I was reading some forums in whixh people mentioned that their birds do sneeze more often than the others.
One vet has adviced doxycycline to cover upper respiratory tract infection.

It certainly does appear that accessing a vet who specialises in birds is much more challenging in Pakistan, I was only able to find one in Rawalpindi, the link is below…..

https://www.aav.org/members/Default.asp?id=55556058

Even if this clinic is not close to you, they may be able to give you information by phone or email, or perhaps put you in contact with a vet closer to you. Otherwise you could also try to contact a veterinary school, zoo or wildlife sanctuary in your location. Zoos often have specialists on staff who would not usually work with the public but they may willing to assist you if there is no other alternative. They would hopefully also be able to give you advice as to the type of medication you should use and the correct dosage. Unfortunately we do not have a vet on our staff here (at least not that I know of!)

What are you using to line the bottom of your bird’s cage? The best thing to use is sheets of paper or paper towel which should be replaced with clean paper every day, particularly if you suspect your bird is sick. Other types of litter or substrate can harbour fungus spores or bacteria and are dangerous to parrots and should definitely not be used.

I’m so sorry you are going through this and I hope you are able to get a proper diagnosis and treatment for your cockatoo soon.

Sometimes it seems that his own feathers suspended in air when he shakes his body irritates his nose. Is that possible that a bird gets sneezing by his own feathers?
Rite now i m just keepimg a close eye on him. Till now Thanks to Almighty Allah that there is nothing unusual. Still i m very much worried ��

The "feathers" you are seeing suspended in the air when he shakes is likely to be "powder down" that cockatoos produce in abundance. It is produced by the bird to help keep feathers in good condition and is normal.

The sneezing could be caused by any number of environmental factors, as well as by illness. Birds' respiratory systems are many times more sensitive than humans so you will need to ensure that no-one smokes or vapes around your cockatoo. Burning incense, scented candles, essential oils or using air fresheners will also damage a bird's air sacs and will need to stop. You will also need to ensure no-one in your home is using Teflon/PTFE/PFOA coated non-stick cookware because the fumes given off by these products can and does kill pet birds. The following is an excerpt from an article regarding toxic fumes and their effect on domestic birds, you can read the full article by following the link below it.

"3. Toxic Fumes
Non-stick cookware and other household items possessing a non-stick surface made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) can be toxic to birds. If overheated (temperatures over 530 degrees F), the gas released is extremely dangerous to birds and can result in death. However, even with normal usage, some fumes may also be released, so non-stick cookware, drip pans, irons, ironing board covers and heat-lamps with a PTFE coating should not be used around birds.

Passive inhalation of cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke can cause chronic eye problems, skin irritation and respiratory disease. Birds that live in homes with smokers may develop coughing, sneezing, sinusitis and conjunctivitis, which may resolve spontaneously, if the bird is moved to a location free of smoke. Some birds exposed to chronic second-hand smoke will develop secondary bacterial infections, as well, which can prove fatal.

Many common disinfectants and household cleaning agents release fumes that can be toxic or fatal to birds. Chlorine bleach, phenols and ammonia can all have dangerous vapors that can cause irritation, toxicosis and even death.

Common household aerosol products, such as perfume, deodorant and hairspray, can cause respiratory problems in birds. They may cause severe inflammation and difficulty breathing, and after large or direct exposure, death can occur. Any pump spray or aerosol using a propellant can be dangerous to birds, and these should not be used around birds.

Natural gas leaks can cause sudden death in birds. Any type of heater, used improperly or with inadequate ventilation can be deadly to birds. Carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, can also be fatal to birds. Anyone with pet birds should have a working carbon monoxide monitoring device in the home, preferably in the room where the birds are kept. Second-hand smoke from marijuana can also cause severe depression and regurgitation. Burning foods, overheated cooking oils and smoke from a fire can cause fatal inhalations."

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