Gaurav Dhir

How do cockatiels hear? Where are their ears? Do cockatiels have ears at all, or do they use something else to listen? I answer some of these questions. Cockatiel owners need at least a basic understanding of their pet’s anatomy to be able to take proper care of it and help it stay healthy. After … Read more

This is one which I have not heard very often – why is my cockatiel eating so much? Well, the answer could be anything from hormones to improper diet, and I check them out below. It is not uncommon to see pet cockatiels be more docile and lethargic than wild cockatiels. Some of it is … Read more

Lots of birds are mated and bred for their eggs, but can you do the same with cockatiels? Would you even want to do that to your pet? I explore this rather icky topic in the article. Most mature cockatiels will lay eggs, be they fertilized or unfertilized, as long as they get a balanced … Read more

If you are planning to go on a trip, you might not get someone to feed your birds on time. So, how long can a cockatiel go without food? I will answer this question in the article below. Your cockatiel should never be left hungry for long periods at all. Cockatiels cannot survive for very … Read more

There isn’t much to choose between cockatiels and budgies – apart from the crest on the formers head. But can parakeets and cockatiels live together? Let’s find out. Before putting two different species of bird in the same cage, bird owners need to make sure they can live together.  Not all birds bond well, and … Read more

Can you put conures and cockatiels together in the same cage? Do conures get along with cockatiels, and if so, what provisions should you make to keep them happy? I delve into this. You might be tempted to get two different species of pet birds rather than multiples of the same. Sun conures and cockatiels … Read more

Cockatiels love to sing and dance, and there are many videos of them doing these things. But do cockatiels talk as well? Can they understand what we are saying to them? Let’s find out! Cockatiels are intelligent birds, and many of them can learn to vocalize and whistle songs. Cockatiel owners often encourage this ability … Read more

Did you know that cockatiels are omnivores? Yes, in the wild, they have learned to eat anything to sustain themselves. Let me list some insects that your pet bird can eat with gusto, given a chance. If you have pet cockatiels, you should know that an all-seed diet isn’t adequate for these beautiful birds. They … Read more

If you are planning to get a pet cockatiel, there might be several questions on your mind. Perhaps the most important s – are cockatiels hypoallergenic? I answer this in detail below. While no bird or animal can be completely hypoallergenic, cockatiels are less likely to trigger allergies in someone who suffers from them. Their … Read more

Cockatiels are smart birds, so there must be something that they see which causes them to go bonkers at night. But can cockatiels see at night at all? I explain why night frights happen and what you should do about it. Cockatiels possess excellent vision, but they are diurnal birds. So, you might wonder if … Read more