Biting Cockatiels
Biting can become a huge problem for some cockatiel owners. Sometimes the owner unknowingly rewards the cockatiel whenever it bites. This makes the cockatiel think that biting is a behavior that allowed and praised. Even though a cockatiel’s beak is small, it may go right th…
Breeding Cockatiels
Breeding cockatiels can be a difficult thing to master and takes a lot of knowledge and patience. The amount of time needed to devote to breeding depends on whether you want to breed cockatiels as a business or as a way to expand your bird family. There is a lot of responsi…
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.
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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.
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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…