Cockatiels: Did You Know?

[Nancy]

Some of our sore throats are caused by a "strep infection" — and this bacteria can be spread to your cockatiel from a sneeze or a cough. A bacterium called E. coli is normally present in our intestines, but it is not a normal resident in the intestines of cockatiels. So be sure that you wash your hands after using the toilet and before handling your cockatiel or its food.

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