[melon'n'lemon]

I just bought a new tiel today, he was the healthiest of his friends, though he still looks very weak. he is 4 months old but he has a bald head :hmm:. since he came home with me, he hasn't moved or eat or pooed and is dead silent . he is willing to step up onto a perch that i am holding, which is surprising; however he wouldn't go anywhere on his own. he is also AFRAID OF MILLET SPRAY !!

I am able to return him, SHOULD I RETURN HIM ?? or just wait and see how it goes or take him to the vet or something. PLS TELL MEE i am sorry but i don't know much about raising a tiel .

Thank you in advance.

 

[melon'n'lemon]

Thank you JaimeS and Bird Junky for the replies, I am letting it sleep over night and going to observe him again in the morning. Thanks again for great answers!!! :tiel4:

 

[melon'n'lemon]

I personally DO NOT want to return him but my mom said if he is sick, he has to go back.

 

[melon'n'lemon]

How is your tiel doing today?

hehehe thank youu!! He is fine now and is eating, pooping and flying around like normal. No worries! :tiel4:

 

[melon'n'lemon]

It concerns me that your mother seems unwilling to get him veterinary care if he needs it. Can you have a conversation with her about how important that is, as part of being a responsible bird owner? It's almost inevitable that you will need to take him to the vet at some point, so if you anticipate problems with this, then I urge you to work out a plan now, so that you have resources and options in the event of an emergency. Its really painful for everyone involved when we have younger members here who know their birds need medical care, but are unable to get it because they are dependent upon their parents.

My mom is just worried because we are new owners and if the bird falls ill from the first day, it might not get better? or not. but if she is sick some time later we would take her to the vet.