Balanced Diet for Cockatiels
Food is an essential aspect of a bird’s life because it can determine the length of its life. Giving a cockatiel a diet that does not satisfy its needs of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats can lead to illness, disease, and premature death. Having a balanced diet …
Personal Story About Dog Walking
There is a neighborhood near my house where just about every household has at least one dog. Many households even have two and three dogs. As a result, not only is the neighborhood very noisy, but it is also very dog friendly.
My neighborhood is filled with ol…
How to Avoid Making Your Shoes Dog Toys
Just about every dog owner has had to face the annoyance of having their dog chew apart their shoes at some point. Dogs, by nature, enjoy chewing things, especially soft rubber, like the soles of most shoes. Puppies, especially, can get into the habit early…
Keeping a Cockatiel Healthy
We all want our cockatiels to enjoy happy and healthy lives. It will take some knowledge and a willingness to devote time to achieve this. There are several areas that will help to give them that great life and allow them to live to their fullest potential.
Picki…
Cockatiels in the Wild
There are many differences in the cockatiels we have from domestic breeding and those that wild in the wild lands of Australia. Cockatiels both captive and native are adaptable to their surroundings. Native birds are always on the move and never look back.
All of the w…
Choosing a Veterinarian for your Cockatiel
Finding a good veterinarian for your cockatiel may be more difficult than you think. Unlike regular veterinarians that specialize in cats and dogs, finding one that understands birds could be hard. Usually you may have a few to pick from, so here is w…
Health Concerns in Cockatiels
Birds need a diet that is balanced and full of nutrients and vitamins needed to live healthy. If a cockatiel does not get the proper nutrients it may lead to illness and disease in your loving pet. Diet is not the only way birds can become ill. Sometimes falls or …
Color Variations in Cockatiels
Cockatiels do not have the bright vivid colors that other parrots boast. However, cockatiels have several color mutations that give each of them a unique look. Color mutations occur on three aspects of a cockatiel, which include the overall color of the bird, colo…
Cockatiel as a Pet
It is said that cockatiels make the best pet for a new bird owner. They are friendly and do not take as much work as some of the larger parrots to keep happy and healthy. Cockatiels are great for children and usually will bond to more than 1 person in a household. Here is wha…
Daily Care for a Cockatiel
Having a clean environment for your cockatiel is extremely important for good health. Cockatiels living in a dirty cage are able to contract diseases and illnesses from mold and waste. Cockatiels are messy birds, so keep up on cleaning. In order to keep your cockatiel…