i found a cockatiel in the street and it was attacked by crows i picked him up and saved him i put in cage?

Question

he wont eat and drink please help i think hel starve and yes i did give him food and water

its not injured checked it and its ok but i want to know what to do because it wont eat and the house it was in didnt want it because it was noisy so they let it free

Answer 1

When birds go through trauma they often stop eating. An example is when you bring a bird home from a pet shop it will often just huddle in a corner and not move for several days.
This is completely normal. He will eat and drink when you are not around, even though it may not be much. As long as you have had him checked by a vet , then just let him have some time to adjust. In a few days he will start singing and moving around normally as well as eating or drinking.

You did good.

Answer 2

He's in shock from the attack and from being lost. Pet birds were never taught the necessary survival skills they'd need if they get lose. There's no way for us to teach them the skills either. That's why so many advocate clipping the flight feathers of pet birds, as well as having them wear flight suits and/or tethers.

You also have the good probability that this poor bird has serious internal injuries from the attack. Crows have very long, sharp beaks so there's no telling the wounds that were inflicted unless you get this guy to an avian vet.

Unfortunately, birds, as well as most wild beings, have it hard-wired into themselves not to show when they're injured or sick. That's because they then signal that they're tops for attack by anything that's looking for a meal.

Keep the cage covered, as that will help project the idea that the bird is in a safe place now. Cockatiels are used to nesting in hollow trees, etc. so you'll be giving the idea that he's returned to the nest from which he came.

But, please, please, get this bird to an avian vet as soon as possible! That's the only way at this point where he's got a chance of survival. Your kindness now may result in a good pet that will love you unconditionally.

Answer 3

If there is no avian vet near you, Put a lamp next to his cage with the bulb (no shade on the lamp) about 1/4 inch from the cage bars. He will not burn himself. he will get as close to or as far from the bulb as he needs to. NO, a heating pad doesn't usually work. A light bulb is a birdie miracle and most vets don't even know it.

It's worked for me for over 40 years. It certainly won't hurt to try.

He may not be eating for several reasons. Maybe he is scared out of his wits...first the cat, now a new place, new people, new cage and new objects all around him. I'd be scared too.

He may have a broken or injured jaw. You probably wouldn't be able to tell if he did.

The light bulb should help in 15 minutes to 2 hours. Use a 60, 75 or 100 watt bulb...as I said he won'r burn himself. Let him be the judge of how much warmth he needs.
Best wishes

I have mixed feelings about trying to find the owners of such a bird. People who are careless enough to let them get out and be lost shouldn't have birds.

Best wishes for you and the little guy!

Answer 4

What the HELL is wrong with those people?
Just because a bird is loud, they set it free? It's dangerous. Captive cockatiels cannot survive in the wild. Of COURSE a bird is going to be loud. These people are very ignorant.

I'm glad you brought it in. Try feeding it some seed (millet is best, the small, round white seeds) from your hand or fingers. If you can't keep the bird, call an avian rescue organization and see if they'll take in the bird. Or perhaps someone you know has experience with birds and is willing to take it in? Either way, it's best to take it to an avian vet for a check-up, in case something else happened while it was outside.

Answer 5

How long has it been since it has not eaten or drank? You say the people who had it let it go because it was noisy. First they are idiots for doing that, now go ask them what they were feeding it. Right now it is very scared, place a sheet over 90% of the cage and let it relax and calm down. Once it is calmer check it over for any type of injuries, pulled feathers, bleeding ( use flour or corn starch to stop that ASAP). If you are sure it is not injured then there is not need to take it to a vet.

Answer 6

He could have an infection inside, please take him to a vet. Also post the find on 911 parrotalert it is a yahoo group. He could be dehydrated too. Get some pedialite at the pharmasy and give it to him on a spoon. Or drip it down his beak. You need to get him to drink or his body will shut down. Also you can put him on heat. A small heating pad with a towel on it can be used, put the cage half on the heating pad and half off. Please call a vet.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Don't allow the previous owners to have it back. ( she just said that they let it go because it made too much noise). The poor thing is probably scared to death. Talk softly to it, and try to calm it, to see if it starts to eat and drink again. Try hand feeding, spray millet. Most of them, can't resist millet. Stupid people who buy pets then don't take care of them, should be tarred and feathered and ran out of town. If you need help in doing that, let me know!

Answer 9

well take him to the vet and most likley they wont eat for a while after being attacked and tromatized give it a few days BUT watch him and take it to the vet IF you are willing to keep it or if you want to find the owner to it...or a shelter where they can take care of it and they do the rest...

Answer 10

Take him to the vet or emergency vet in your area- most will treat the animal without charge to you since you just rescued it. If you have a wildlife rescue in your area, call them and see if they are willing to take it and help it.