The cockatiel has long been overshadowed by the budgerigar, but the wide-range of color variants being developed has seen its popularity grow among pet owners, breeders and exhibitors. Cockatiels often live to the age of 18 or beyond, have melodic voices and a talent for mimicry, and are not destructive by nature.
Author: Anna M. Hartman
Cockatiel Care Basic – Interaction
A cockatiel needs social interaction in order to thrive. Cockatiels like to do things like eat, groom themselves (preening) and play with members of their flock, so these are some basic… Read the rest
Author: Pierce Mckee
If you have pet cockatiels, you may have heard that they require special types of cages. You should buy the biggest cage that you can that is suitable for a cockatiel that you can afford. The bigger… Read the rest
Author: Antony Benjamin
Cockatiels are the smallest member of the cockatoo family and are native only to Australia where they are found largely in arid or semi-arid country, but always near water. Sometimes hundreds will flock around a single such… Read the rest
Author: D Swain
Most cockatiel health problems are the result of malnutrition or improper care. Many of these conditions are life-threatening and can easily kill your bird before you can tell anything is wrong. Some of these conditions include Polyoma,… Read the rest
Author: Janet J Strauss
We all want happy cockatiels and the best way to do this is to house them in the biggest cockatiel bird cage that you can afford. But before you can determine exactly what size cockatiel bird… Read the rest
Author: D Swain
It’s very important that you feed your cockatiel an appropriate diet. Otherwise, you’ll open the door to a wide range of health problems for your bird. This article will teach you a few things you need to… Read the rest
Author: D Swain
Cockatiels, small parrots with a crest available in a variety of color patterns, are quite popular birds. If you’re looking for a cage for your cockatiel, there are a few things you need to consider. Cages designed… Read the rest
Author: Jessica Harrison
The biggest challenge in Cockatiel care is health because it’s just not a single concern. There are two major difficulties involved in avian sickness. The first is recognizing it and the second is treating. The bird’s inherent… Read the rest
Author: D Swain
Like most birds, cockatiels are very good at masking signs of health problems. Most diseases aren’t detected until they have already reached an advanced stage. Therefore, you need to keep a close eye on your bird so… Read the rest
Author: Anna Hartman
Training Cockatiel Birds To Talk – The Basics If you want a talking cockatiel it is best to buy a male bird. Male birds are far easier to teach to talk than females. This is because vocalization… Read the rest
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