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by Shelley Corum on October 16th, 2005

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A friend is bringing me a cockatiel that has been locked in a dark house with no fresh food or water for five days. Is there any special care I should give it?

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  • by Jackie Klos on December 17th, 2005

    Jackie Klos

    When i took my cockatiel that we had found outside to a bird place he told us to give her a unsalted cracker with peanut butter on it to fatten her up a bit. but your vet may say somthing differnt, hope this helps

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  • by littlemissme on October 24th, 2005

    littlemissme

    Firstly I would take this poor bird to a vet and have it looked over, it may need a special diet to recover essential vitamins it has lossed. Also it may be de-hydrated and need proper medical attention. See what condition the bird is in when you get it, observe if it is eating and drinking normally, this way you can notify the vet if anything is worrying you. Birds kept in dark rooms for long periods may also have eye sight problems, im not a vet so a proffesional opinion is your safest option. Good luck i hope you give it the home it deserves.

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  • by Teacers on April 21st, 2010

    Teacers

    A vet must come first because of ill health. Introducing anything slowly is the key. This cockatiel will be confused, in shock, possibly saddened by the loss of whoever used to be there. Moving slowly will be a must introducing this bird to anything.
    Please consider that this bird may possibly be an original 'lost' bird that someone is desperately looking for and has posted on different bird sites. Like me, I would love to have my cockatiel back home regardless of the condition.

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