Read About Cockatiel

ImageCockatiel Birds are parrots which have gained very much popularity in the world as pet birds. Their popularity can be compared with pet dogs. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Cockatiel Bird -- Facts

  1. Breed:

    Cockatiels belong to the family Cacatudiae.
  2. Size:

    Cockatiels are about 500 mm to 600 mm in length. They are very small birds.
  3. Life Span:

    Their average lifespan of cocktails is 12 to 15 years. Some cockatiels are even lived up to 30 years.
  4. Varieties:

    Cockatiels are available in all white color as well as all shades of gray colors.
  5. Origins:

    Cockatiels are native to Australia and they seem to have originated there.
  6. Physical Traits:

    Cockatiels are a kind of parrot. They are small, gray birds with movable crest. Their tails are long. Their wings have white stripes on it. Male cockatiels have yellow face.
  7. Temperament:

    Cockatiels are friendly birds. They love their owners and give them true affection. Females are more aggressive and may bite you if you will trouble her.
  8. Trainability:

    Male cockatiels have vocal ability and they are easy to train but females are quite and they are more aggressive. Females are difficult to train. Cockatiels can be excellent whistlers.

Cockatiel Bird -- Care

  1. Habitat:

    Cockatiels like to live in cool places. Being pet birds they want big cages to live in.
  2. Food:

    Cockatiels main diet will be of fruits and vegetables. But you can even give them rice, pasta, potato, half boiled egg, bread, etc. But the food must be properly cooked.
  3. Compatibility:

    Cockatiels are very much compatible with humans. They make good pet birds.

Cockatiel Bird -- Concerns

  1. Benefits:

    Cockatiels are good companions. They are extremely beautiful to be kept as pet birds. They will start trusting you if you handfed them.
  2. Liabilities:

    Cockatiels are delicate birds which need proper handling and care. They will want you to spend time with them. If you are unable to do so they will start sitting without doing any activity.
  3. Health Issues:

    If your cockatiel is not looking Imagefit and showing some illness signs like abnormal breathing, swollen eyes, bleeding, drinking lot of water than usual etc., then these may be the symptoms of illnesses.
  4. Specific Care Needs:

    You will need to observe them daily and as soon as you found any change in their behavior then you will need to take them to the vet. Never feed them chocolates or alcohol.
  5. Special Household Needs:

    Cockatiels will need a cage, which should be kept clean. Provide them natural food. Daily exercise is must. You will have to spend more time with them.

Cockatiel Bird -- How to Choose

  1. What to Look for:

    If you want a baby cockatiel then it will be difficult to judge their sex status. If you want male then you have to be very attentive in finding out birds that can speak.
  2. Supplies:

    You will need to supply cockatiels with clean cage, healthy diet, lots of attention, and daily exercise.
  3. Expense:

    Cockatiel birds are available at reasonable prices.