Found Cockatiel, Rocco. Help!

[Nicola]

Yesterday, my brother and dad were at the nets doing cricket training when they found a little cockatiel on the ground. He has no obvious injuries and seems lively enough but he can't fly. Dad knew I have always wanted a cockatiel so we went down and rescued him. We don't know how long he has been out because as soon as I put water and seed in his cage he guzzled the water and ate for 50 minutes straight. He looks fairly young and I assume he has a home somewhere which we are endeavoring to find. He's a beautiful pale yellow colour with light grey/white wings. I have named him Rocco and he's gorgeous! One slight problem is that, although I know the very basics, I'm not sure about looking after cockatiels. We have bought him a swing, new perches and some trill cockatiel seed along with a seed stick, but what else is necessary? I tried giving him carrot but he wouldn't go near it.

Also, another problem is the fact that he can't fly. He was found at Rawlings Park on a soccer field but we don't know how he got there if he can't fly. Any suggestions as to what may have happened? My mum said if we can't find his home then we can't keep him and we will give him to the botanical gardens where they have an aviary of cockatiels. My reason as to why he can't go there was because he can't fly at all. But wont't that prove difficult to find him a rehome if necessary?

Sorry for my the long post,

Nicola

P.S. I know there are only a few people from Australia on here but it's worth a try. If you have lost a cockatiel, please PM me

[BudgiesBuddy]

You have done good in term of his food etc. Seed is all he needs at the moment and will do so until he settles down.

Maybe he was too tired to fly when you rescued him. Or maybe he has developed some injury while out.

Keep him in a separate cage while he recovers. After that you can put him in flight with budgies, if he is able to fly. Budgies and cocktails go along good.

[chicklett]

Is his tail feathers looking even, when cockateils are scared they easily shred their feathers, this happened to mine 1 night and she couldn't fly for couple days while trying to work her balance out, so hope just something like that. Sounds like your doing great job glad he was saved by you and goodluck with your search for owner

[Nicola]

Thanks Chicklett The sign has been up for 2 days now and no one has claimed him. His tail feathers look pretty even. When we pick up the cage, he spreads his tail out probably for a bit of support, and they look fine to me. He hasn't shredded and feathers since we got him.

Nicola

[mizloco]

How lucky you found him! Hope you find the owner, but you may have a new friend if not.

[Nicola]

We have had a sign up since last Sunday but no one has contacted us. My mum keeps insisting that there is know why we are keeping him, but we'll see. Mum says if we cant find a home and no one wants to adopt him then we will give him to a pet shop but I am strongly opposed to that idea for obvious reasons.

Nicola

[ffiscool]

if that does happen and you have to give him up :-( then put it on here, there is bound to be someone who would like him, rather than give him to a pet shop

[Nicola]

Good idea! Hezz? Stace? Looking for a new little cockatiely companion?

Nicola