Pet Cockatiel Companions–5 Secrets To Making Your Pet Cockatiel Happy In Your Home

Pet Cockatiels are one of the most popular birds because they make such wonderful companions. Attention to the following 5 areas of care will make for a very happy bird for hopefully a very long time.

Honey I’m Home–The cage that you select will make a huge difference in your bird’s adjustment in your home. Select a cage that is square or rectangle in shape. This will provide corners and a sense of security when needed.

Choose a cage that is wider than it is tall, and it should be wide enough so it can fly a little, tall enough to have several perches, and big enough to accommodate a variety of toys–the bigger the cage, the happier the bird.

Check bar width to make sure they are close enough to prevent a head from getting caught. Plastic cages are probably best as they avoid traces of poisonous metals that are toxic to birds, and they show well in a living or family room.

I’m Hungry Let’s Eat–Cockatiels enjoy eating healthy. Always keep clean water available and feed them a variety of seeds, pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables. Cuttlebone and a mineral block are good supplements. Since they are ground feeders they need a separate dish for each type of food and a grate at the bottom of the cage will keep them out of their droppings. Foods to avoid include avocado, rhubarb, chocolate and caffeine, and beverages containing alcohol.

Getting to Know You–As members of the parrot family Tiels can learn a few words, but they prefer to whistle or to imitate noises around them such as flushing toilets, cell phones, or the microwave buzzer- all of which can be great conversation pieces when company comes.

They are friendly and enjoy one on one time from family members. The more they are socialized the tamer they will be.

Fly Me to the Moon–Cockatiels are busy, active little birds that need a chance to exercise out of the cage for an hour or more each day. Be sure to keep a close eye on your bird and make sure the area has cords tucked away, ceiling fans are off, window and doors are closed, mirrors covered, and other pets are out of the area. You can even set up a perch and toy area for them to go to when they are out of the cage.

What’s Up Doc?–Your ace in the hole should always be a good avian veterinarian. Find one even before you bring you Tiel home. Know the hours, the emergency numbers, and their costs. Take your bird for regularly scheduled check ups but also check with the vet when there is a change is stool, eating, sleeping, or general behavior.

In the wild birds hide symptoms of illness because a sick bird is subject to attack. Noticing changes in daily habits and getting professional help quickly will keep your bird happy and healthy for many years to come.

Fresh Air Please–Cockatiels are a powder down bird so don’t be surprised by the white powder in the bird room. This powder would not pose a problem in the wild because it would dissipate and the birds would not spend all of their time in the same place.

But in captivity, using an air purifier in your bird room will remove the fine dust from the air, decrease the chance of respiratory infections for you and your Cockatiel, and make routine clean up a lot easier.

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