I bought a cockatiel from Petco. It's a little skittish.Anyone have any experience? Ideas to help calm him down? Hasn't eatin in 2 days?

Not eating is not good. You don't say whether you have been handling the bird at all, whether his wings are clipped, or if the bird was "handfed" by humans. If the bird was sold as a handfed bird then it should be able to be handled relatively easily and in fact, needs to be.It sounds like it misses its "flock", which are either bird flockmates or human flockmates.

If it's wings are clipped (it can't fly) you need to hold it and talk to it so that it will bond to you, since you are going to be its new "flock". Once it becomes more reassured that it's not all alone in the world, it should settle down and start to eat. Check it's water dish for any signs that it has been drinking (food in the water, reduced water level); birds will die rather quickly from dehydration.

If it doesn't have clipped wings, then it should have its wings clipped (some pet stores can clip wings, otherwise a vet can do it). Be sure both wings are clipped -- if you just clip one it can result in serious injury to the bird if it attempts to fly. Clipping serves two purposes: it keeps the bird from flying out a door or into a window, and it makes the bird more dependant on you.

If you can handle the bird, hold it close, stroke it and talk to it quietly. If it is too wild to hold easily, the you can wrap it in a small towel and then hold it. If it doesn't eat soon, you may need to consult Petco, or take it to a vet.

Birds hide illnesses, so many times when you see symptoms it's already too late.

I would give the bird a few days to adjust to his new surroundings. Just sit and talk with him and be patient he will adjust and get used to your voice and be comforted by it. Don’t be alarmed if your pet birds do not eat a lot the first few days.

The trip home will have been a bit overwhelming for your new pet. Also, give him or her plenty of room and time to sleep so they can recoup after the ordeal of moving.

I have had one for about 11 years and he has always been skittish he backs up and hisses every time we feed him but he loves to be talked to and whistled to. But mine was rescued and was abused in his old home. Just try giving yours some time and talking to him.

Mine also loves the sound of the TV, you should try that the noises should simulate the sounds he was familiar to at the pet store.

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