Questions tagged [cockatiels]
A bird that is a member of the Cockatoo family. Native to parts of Australia, cockatiels feature a yellow head with a red spot on both sides.
36
questions
0
votes
2
answers
120
views
We picked up our cockatiels egg and we were about to candle it but we felt something hard rattling inside is it alive?
The egg was darker than others and we didn't candle it because we were too worried we might damage the egg further.
- 1
2
votes
0
answers
57
views
Relocation from USA to India with our pet cockatiel [closed]
We are relocating to India from the USA. Please can someone help us with how I can take my pet cockatiel with me?
- 21
2
votes
2
answers
202
views
Is dandruff from neck massage on cockatiel normal?
This cockatiel likes to perch on my shoulder to receive neck rubs. After a while of this, I notice quite a bit of white flakes, like dandruff, on the fabric of my shirt.
Is this normal? Or might this ...
- 419
2
votes
2
answers
368
views
Cockatiel making weird noise everytime I scratch or take her away from her food
My female cockatiel, I just got, has been acting really weird. She was quiet the first couple of days, but now she just screams all the time. She is eating all the time and is very aggressive while ...
- 21
2
votes
1
answer
251
views
How to teach cockatiel to go back into cage
I recently adopted a cockatiel. When I open the cage, it runs to me and sits on my shoulder and back. But the problem is, I am unable to get it from my back to send it back to cage. When I keep my ...
- 21
2
votes
1
answer
59
views
Risks giving wooden toys to parrots
I am starting to give my cockatiels wood so they use it as a toy, destroying it. I know there are many toys made out of wood, but isn't it possible for them to get hurt with the splinters if they eat ...
- 23
1
vote
1
answer
53
views
Will keeping a WaterBath help prevent Overheating during summer in Cockatiels?
Maybe overheating was a word too strong to describe what is happening with my cockatiel. She seems to stick her tongue in and out in constant, rapid motion in order to dissipate heat into the air. I'm ...
2
votes
0
answers
50
views
Recently brought home a 3 week old cockatiel chick, why does my adult male cockatiel keep trying to feed it without feeding anything?
Does the question make sense? I've adopted an adult male cockatiel (Miu), he's very sweet and tame. We've had him for a few years now.
Recently my mom brought home a 3 week old cockatiel chick, Miu ...
- 21
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
What should I do with fertile eggs if I don't want chicks?
I have a cockatiel and just got her a partner as they told me it's better for her to have another cockatiel next to her if I cannot spend too much time with her. Eventually, they will probably mate ...
- 143
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Something is wrong with my cockatiel - she is missing feathers
I have two cockatiels and four budgies. Since I got my second cockatiel, I noticed that she doesn't have feathers under her crest. I thought that the reason for it is that she is really submissive and ...
- 125
4
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Cockatiel's lack of body feathers under the wings
So, I recently got a 10-month male cockatiel, which is very happy and has very healthy feathers.
He has very good relationship with me, often climbs me and lowers his head for petting and scratching. ...
- 143
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Cockatiel wanting head & neck massage?
My friend's cockatiel is quite eager in lowering her head and neck to ask for some petting or preferable a gentle rubbing between two or three fingers.
Is this commonly enjoyed by cockatiels, or ...
- 419
3
votes
1
answer
520
views
Can I bathe my cockatoo with Dettol solution?
Of course I'm not talking about an equal mixture of water and Dettol, just a cap full into the bucket. That's how I do it with my dogs and they've never had a problem. Speaking of dogs, I don't have ...
- 31
7
votes
1
answer
370
views
Best way to interrupt a cockatiel's brooding
I am preparing for an international move with my cockatiel. The bird started brooding and laying eggs about two weeks before the travel date. It is a 5 year old bird and it is the first time this ...
- 101
4
votes
0
answers
91
views
My cockatiel gave birth to 4 babe in first cycle, need to take care of it, please educate me?
I had a pair, and they hatched 4 chicks in first clutch
What would I need to know about care of the chicks?
- 41
3
votes
0
answers
77
views
My 4 month old Cockateil makes some odd noises as if it is talking with someone else. Do I need to worry about such behaviour?
My Cockatiel which is around 3-4 months old, seems to make noises that resemble "Talking". These noises are often made when it is in a free mood but not in any other uncomfortable situations.
I'm ...
- 31
2
votes
0
answers
270
views
Likelihood of survival- Pneumonia baby cockatiel
I just got a female baby cockatiel on July 4th (11days ago). I had to wait two weeks from when I first fell in love with her, and just visit with her instead of taking her home, because she was still ...
- 3,027
3
votes
1
answer
68
views
Identifying component of cockatiel mix
Our cockatiel pays more interest to this seed than anything else, but we don't know what it actually is.
- 141
2
votes
1
answer
277
views
Fact or fiction - have I ruined the chance to teach my cockatiel to talk?
I have a young male cockatiel. He's about 7-8 months old. He mimics all sorts of whistles already like the wolf whistle, pop goes the weasel, charge!, and part of Darth Vader's entrance song, he even ...
- 3,027
6
votes
2
answers
8k
views
At what age should we get a Cockatiel baby at home?
I want to get a pet bird. I love Cockatiels. I want to get a baby for training. What is the age that the baby must be?
- 61
3
votes
2
answers
4k
views
My Cockatiel makes a strange noise and I don't know why!
For Christmas I got a 3 month old hand-fed, and completely tame, Cockatiel. The first few days she was rather quiet, but after that she warmed up to me she only made those high-pitched squeaks, you ...
- 31
3
votes
1
answer
1k
views
How does a bird know its owner?
I have cockatiels that always fly to my dad, or sometimes my grandpa. They rarely fly to my mom or me - only when we have food. We think it's because the previous owner was male. But how do they ...
- 206
2
votes
1
answer
82
views
Selling my cockatiel / general inquiries on an allergy
I had a cockatiel for about 1 month... This is the second one I got.
He is tamed partially (he still bites sometimes but not me; he doesn't really allow touching his back or wings - sometimes he will,...
- 31
6
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Transport a cockatiel locally in car ride
Any suggestions for how to transport a cockatiel bird across a city in a car ride? The bird will occasionally relocate from one home to another every few months.
If we had a bird cage already ...
- 419
6
votes
2
answers
668
views
Cardboard box for a cockatiel
Does it make sense to hang the bottom of a cardboard box in a cage for a cockatiel?
I am thinking of cutting the bottom of small cardboard box, or half-gallon milk carton. The idea is to make a tray ...
- 419
2
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How good is a cockatiel's sense of smell?
How good is a cockatiel's sense of smell, compared to humans, dogs and cats?
Can they smell their food?
- 472
2
votes
3
answers
6k
views
Cockatiels bowing heads to eachother
I have two cockatiels, a male and a female. They usually have a good tone, sitting close to eachother and communicating with eachother when apart.
Sometimes I see one or both of them bowing head to ...
- 472
2
votes
1
answer
292
views
What does my cockatiel's 'toot' sound mean?
My cockatiel likes to make this short, kind sound: 'Toot'. It sounds a bit like a very short train flute.
She seems to make this sound whenever I appear from another room or come around a corner. ...
- 472
0
votes
1
answer
889
views
How to teach a parrot NOT to do certain things?
Parrots are smart animals and can learn many tricks. At least that's my experience with our cockatiels.
Our problem is not teaching the birds how to do certain things, but teaching them not to do ...
- 435
2
votes
0
answers
289
views
Will a male cockatiel take care of 5 day old babies on its own?
Our female cockatiel died today. They have 2 babies which are around a week old. Will the male feed and take care of the babies by itself? What should we do?
- 21
5
votes
1
answer
570
views
Can I keep a Cockatoo and finches in the same aviary?
My wife and I just built a small aviary and we want to get our Cockatoo a friend. He is 2 years old and loves people. He's not aggressive at all.
I also would like to get some finches and start ...
- 295
6
votes
3
answers
2k
views
International travel with cockatiels (moving from the US)
I am looking for information on moving from the US to a different country with two cockatiels. (We are two people travelling, in case each is allowed to bring only one bird.)
What airlines allow ...
- 435
9
votes
1
answer
336
views
What are the signs suggesting the gender of a cockatiel?
I have two sweet, super-friendly cockatiels named Schala and Janus.
One is the traditional yellow and grey with the rosy cheeks, while the other is white and grey (her face should change to white ...
- 387
7
votes
1
answer
5k
views
What should I do about a mysterious hole found in one of my cockatiel's beaks?
First, Some Details:
I have two young adorable little cockatiels named Schala and Janus. They are very sweet and ridiculously human friendly.
They are less than a year old and only 5 days difference ...
- 387
11
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Cockatiel going into tight spaces and getting angry
My cockatiel got into the habit of going into tight spaces and getting angry there. She goes into the cupboard, clothes dryer, climbs into any pots or dishes that are around, or just squeezes ...
- 435
6
votes
1
answer
10k
views
How do I encourage my cockatiels to continue feeding their chicks when they stop?
My cockatiels stop feeding their chicks after about 5-6 days. Sometimes they feed them until they are 10 days old and then they'll stop. I have lost so many chicks due to this bad habit. What should I ...
- 163