Observe the new bird while you are with it. Watch carefully for any signs of sickness. Look for any discharge from the eyes. How to Go About It Quarantining Cockatiels Notice if it is sneezing. Check the droppings.

There may be multiple birds in a quarantine. Each bird should be kept in a separate cage. The birds should not be allowed to share food bowls or toys. 1. The new birds should be quarantined in a different room. The door of the room should be kept shut. It should not be placed with the existing birds. 2. Do not allow visitors or other family members to handle the quarantined bird. 3. Keep the visits to a minimum during quarantine. 4. The new birds should not be allowed to play with the existing birds during quarantine period. 5. Isolate the toys too. They should not be shared by the birds. The new bird should have separate toys. 6. The same food bowls and water containers should not be used. 7. Use paper towels for cleaning. These can be disposed after use. Ensure the following during quarantine: Quarantining Cockatiels 8. After leaving the quarantine room, a bath is a must. Don't even handle existing pets with the same clothes on. Germs, if present will cling to the clothes and later on get deposited on other articles.

If a bird appears sick during quarantine, then a vet should be called in immediately. And if there are other birds in the house, preventive measures have to be taken. Quarantining Cockatiels vacation with the family? Nothing can be better.

But sometimes pets can be a damper. This is Aespecially so if the pet happens to be a Cockatiel. We've told you elsewhere in this eBook that if you are planning on getting a Cockatiel, then a vacation in the first year of getting one is simply out of the question. So, if you are planning on taking a vacation with the family, make sure that your Cockatiel is a year or older. Turn the yellow pages. There are pet sitters listed out. Talk to them or visit them. You can leave your pet Cockatiel in their care.

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