Chanel and Charlie cockatiels relocated to Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf; Chanel died after relocation due to stress.
Cockatiels Charlie and Chanel
Charlie is a beautiful yellow cockatiel who, sadly, had to be given up along with his partner Chanel. Due to time constraints, their owner was no longer able to give the two cockatiels enough attention and care. A shelter was out of the question for her, as she wanted Chanel and Charlie to stay together and not be rehomed separately. Chanel and Charlie have found safety and protection in the beautiful aviary at Gut AIderbichl in Henndorf.
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Chanel, two and a half years old, and Charlie, six years old, spent two years in a loving home. The owner was no longer able to devote enough time to her beloved cockatiels due to time constraints.
The health check allowed the birds to be socialised in the aviary in Henndorf
Charlie and Chanel’s health check included a crop smear and their faeces were tested for clamydia.
The smear is carried out by an avian vet and examined under the microscope for parasites and trichomonads. Symptoms of a possible crop inflammation are retching or vomiting of mucus. If inflammation is detected, the symptoms are treated to improve the bird’s health.
Chlamydiosis is a disease that can affect parrots, parakeets and pigeons in particular. The disease can cause chronic infections and unfortunately also sudden death. The pathogens are bacteria that live in the bird’s cells. Symptoms include ruffled feathers, the bird loses weight, conjunctivitis and inflammation of the upper airways can occur. Light green faeces and diarrhoea can also be signs of an infestation. In the event of an outbreak of chlamydiosis, sick birds must be killed and the remaining birds must be treated or killed in accordance with the law.
Chanel was particularly sensitive and overwhelmed by the new situation
Chanel seemed particularly sensitive, which is also a trait of cockatiels. The new group probably overwhelmed her and so Chanel was first separated to calm her down again. Chanel became fit again and it seemed fine for her to rejoin the group. A few weeks ago, however, the animal carers found her lifeless one morning.The move to the new home had caused Chanel stress, although Charlie and Chanel were slowly and carefully getting to know their new surroundings and the keepers felt that they were settling in well.It’s probably the way of every living creature: no one lets you look deep into their soul, not even a sensitive cockatiel.
Like humans, animals feel joy and pain, happiness and unhappiness.
By: Gisela Pschenitschnig, Gut Aiderbichl