Cockatiels for Sale in Oregon

If you are looking for a cockatiel in Oregon, I recommend taking a little time to look beyond color and price. A healthy young bird should be alert, eating well, fully weaned, and comfortable around people. Current Oregon listings show that prices can vary considerably depending on age, taming, mutation, and breeder, with some hand-fed babies listed around $200 and others considerably higher.

Why is my cockatiel breathing heavily?

Heavy breathing is something I never ignore. After exercise, excitement, or warm conditions, a cockatiel may breathe faster temporarily. But open-mouth breathing, obvious tail bobbing, weakness, wheezing, or breathing that continues while the bird is resting can indicate a serious problem. I would move the bird somewhere quiet and comfortable and contact an avian veterinarian promptly rather than waiting to see if it disappears.

How often do cockatiels molt?

Cockatiels naturally shed feathers throughout the year, but a heavier complete molt commonly occurs once or twice annually. New feathers gradually replace old ones over several weeks. During a normal molt, you should not see large bald areas.

Why is my cockatiel plucking its feathers?

Feather plucking is different from ordinary molting. Stress, boredom, environmental problems, nutritional deficiencies, skin irritation, and underlying medical conditions can all contribute. Bald patches or exposed skin deserve attention, and I recommend an avian-vet examination before assuming it is simply behavioral.