Info. On Cockatiels

Cockatiels have a vocabulary of 12 To 25 words. Usually it is the males that talk and when teaching them to talk you want
them to say their first word before they whistle. They tend to talk more if they talk first, as whistling is natural.

Cockatiels are flock birds. They do well living with a family of people. They love attention and with a family they enjoy lots
of attention from everyone. Their Life Span is 16 year To 20 years when fed a healthy diet and taken well care of.

The Cockatiel has Feather dust that can really bother someone that has allergies. If you are one that has allergies, you
might want to check out some information on the . It may be a better choice of bird for you.

Australia

Cockatiels come in many mutations (color variations). Normal Grey (Grey Body, Grey wings with a slice of white down the
outside of the wing, yellow face with orange cheeks is the visual male. And grey face with orange cheeks being the visual
female. The Normal Grey is the mutation of the wild in Australia. As a result of many years of genetic research, there are
now Lutinos, Pearls, Pied, Pastels, Cinnamons, Albinos, White Faces and Emeralds. Along with mixes such as White
Face Cinnamon Pearl, Lutino Pearl and more exciting mutations in the future.

Cockatiels are about 12.5 inches.

Med. size cage 24W x 16D x 16H Or cage 20W x 20D x 30H . A swing, A Pedicure Perch ( a textured perch that helps keep
toenails and beak short and smooth.), and of course a food dish and water dish.

If you plan to take your bird with you when you go out and about. A flight suit for your bird is recommended. The flight
suit has a diaper in it to keep your bird from messing on your nice clothes. You may add a leash that will attach to the
flight suit and you. This will prevent your bird from harming itself or flying away.

The Cockatiel is a very sociable bird. They do great as an only bird if you spend time with it and give it lots of attention. If
you don't have lots of time for it, or it ends up that you don't have the time you thought you would have, then a second
Cockatiel would be best. They will keep each other happy when you are away. You
can house them both in the same cage.

Most Cockatiels can be visually checked for Male or Female when they are about 8 months old ( after first molt ). The
albinos, Lutinos, and the white faces Should be DNA Tested to be 100% sure of the sex.

Our Cockatiels are fed a combination of small Mazuri pellets, a variety of vitamin enriched seeds, fresh fruits, and
vegetables. A Cuttle Bone in the cage is a must. This is where your Cockatiel will get its calcium that it needs. Always
make sure that your Cockatiel has fresh water daily.

Cockatiels like most fruits such as Grapes & Apples ( No Apple Seeds They are Poisonous To Birds). They like just about
any vegetable raw or cooked. Do Not give your Cockatiel Coffee, Chocolate, avocados, or any milk product.

When bringing your Cockatiel home from the breeder or pet store your bird will become stressed. He/She has been taken
to a new home and a new family around him/her. The stress could affect his/her eating habits. Be sure to inquire what the
breeder or pet store has been feeding the Cockatiel. You should purchase a weeks worth of food from the breeder or pet
store. Purchase What ever you decide that you are going to be feeding your Cockatiel and mix the two 75% Breeder or pet
store feed to 25% your choice of feed. Every day there after slowly increase your choice feed until The Breeder or pet store
feed is gone. This should allow your bird to adjust to the new home and your family with less stress and a happier bird.

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