I don't know quite where to start. My wife and I have just acquired a new cockatiel in a rather unusual way. My neighbor across from us opened her back door to go out to the yard and in flew the bird. She called in a panic so I rushed over with our cats pet carrier got the little guy and put him in. He lived in the carrier at the neighbor's while she made inquiries as to the owner. Three days later she called and said I can't find the owner so I'm going to let it go. Well he now lives in a bright new shinny cage in front of the patio doors with the rest of the family or 5 cats and and great black chow chow. Since we are totally novice bird owners I have some ???. He seems to be in good health but he does sneeze once in a while. There is no discharge from his nose area he seems to be breathing ok. The sneezing happens after he cleans himself or some times when he first wakes up but other than that it is not on a regular basis. Also is there a way of telling when the little guy is getting sick and what are the most common types that they can get. Also he seems some what on the wild side or not finger trained. He will go on your hand after some effort but will only stay for a short time then fly to the top of his cage. Also he tries to nip at you when you try and get him on your finger. He seems like he could be a real enjoyment and source of pleasure and wonderment so any ideas to break him of his habits would be greatly appreciated. Also is there a way of tell the little guys age since the way we got him we don't have a clue and also could there be complications we are unaware of. We just couldn't let him be set free to fend for himself. Any help or suggestions please and thank you.

David & Cheryl B.