He frequently changes which leg he's standing on? Is there a chance that he's got a fracture? Also he sleeps by hanging onto the wall. We tried preventing it but later he just goes back to hanging. Is he putting too much stress on his legs? Last thing. How do u make birds eat more things other than seeds?
2007-10-13 18:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Does he have different sized perches in his cage? If the bird is forced to sit on the same size perch all day it can hurt/stress his feet. Most birds do switch up feet though when they stand, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Does he have a nice stable perch or even one of those little tents (happy hut) to sleep in? Most birds like to feel cozy and secure while they sleep. If you are concerned about him hanging on the cage try some different perches, a happy hut, or similar.
For getting him to eat something different you can try a few ways. Mix some new things in with his food everyday, same thing, he'll eventually try it. That could take weeks though depending on how stubborn your bird is. You can try putting new foods in his food dish before you feed him in the morning for awhile, see if he eats any of it. If he is tame, most birds will try whatever their owners are eating, pretend to eat whatever you want him to try then offer a piece to him. Some people say that a crash course in new foods can get them to eat, if you want to switch from seeds to pellets for example, offer only the pellets, eventually the bird will eat them, I don't know that I like that idea personally, birds can lose weight very quickly if they don't eat.
2007-10-14 07:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by Chiappone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is NOT a problem, so you can stop worrying now. MANY birds like standing on one leg. WHY is the way he sleeps a problem? My cockatiel hangs on the wall when he wants me to get him out. Try covering Mango with a towel and night and see if that helps him feel more secure. You cant MAKE any bird eat anything they don't want to eat.
2007-10-14 02:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by BikerChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do its feet look swollen? There should be at least two perches in the cage, so that the bird can jump from perch to the other. If it has to hold on to one single perch all day long, the blood circulation at its feet will be poor, and the feet will get damaged.
A cockatiel may like lettuce, apple and the like. An occasional treat of potato chip or cracker could not hurt.
2007-10-13 19:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't noe about the seed part but its normal for a bird to stretch its legs it almost all birds prefer to sleep on the perch or on the side of the cage so let it be
2007-10-13 18:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by animal_expert123 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I offer my cockatiels cooked/cool pasta in one crock bowl, and veggies (lettuce, broccoli, carrots) in another crock bowl. I also give them nutraberries and millet seed. It is not healthy for cockatiels to just eat seed. Adjust the quantities offered so he/she doesn't fill up on seed. Please check with your avian vet if you think there may be a fracture. Birds are good at hiding their maladies/ injuries. Good luck!
2007-10-16 18:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by nurselinus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a bird is standing on one leg it is a sign that means they are content, they generally sleep like this.
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2016-11-08 06:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cockatiels do that to rest a leg here and there. its normal. i have several cockatiels and the all do it. if you can get him to eat other things then great. i have one cockatiel that wont eat anything but his seed. the others enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables.
2007-10-13 19:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by mhurd1974 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋