Cockatiels are one of the dusty birds, so yes they can be a problem for some people. If the asthma is not that bad, there are things that can be done to help with allergies. Baths or misting the bird (plain water) will help. Feather dust should be wiped up, not vacuumed as vacuuming will put it into the air. You can also get special acrylic cages with air filters. They are expensive but can help - the average bird probably spends 3/4 of its time caged so it can really cut down on dust in the house.

As for rehoming the bird - it does depend on the bird's personality. An outgoing bird who ia used to being handled by different people can adjust to a new home reasonably easily. If he's only ever been handled by your mom, it may be a harder adjustment. You would want to get him used to being handled by other people, maybe have the adopters visit him a few times before taking him home for the best transition. Also, if the cockatiel is used to a quiet home you should try to find him a similar home, not one with active little kids or barking dogs to stress the bird.


Karen
Chico (conure) and Pippin (budgie)
WI

what about a Hepa filter? we have one since there's quite a bit of bird dust from our two parrots. keeping on top of cleaning will help significantly. maybe a humidifier could help? with extra moisture in the air, your birds may find it more comfortable, and the moisture may attach itself to the dust and help it settle to the ground faster (but it still needs to be cleaned of course). fortunately we have hard wood floors. i can't imagine having birds and carpeting and the amount that would work to keep clean!

i had really severe allergies growing up, but i've been taking allergy shots for the past 2 years and it made a HUGE difference for me. not only for dust/mite/cats, but seasonal allergies are dramatically reduced.

best of luck for the three of you.

-steve

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