Are Cockatiels Omnivores

Are Cockatiels Omnivores? Do They Eat Meat?

If you are planning to add a healthy boost of proteins to your cockatiel’s diet, meat would clearly be one of the choices. But are cockatiels omnivores, or do they just eat seeds and grains? To answer straight up: yes, cockatiels are omnivores, which means they can eat both plants and animals. However, let me … Read more

Cockatiel Smells Bad

Cockatiel Smells Bad – Reasons And What To Do?

Do cockatiels have some kind of natural stink? What to do if a cockatiel smells bad, and will the stench go away after a while? I will try to answer all this in the article below. Cockatiels have powder-down feathers but are, in general, clean birds. They do not smell, but dirty environments and illness … Read more

Cockatiel Vision Explained

Cockatiel Vision Explained – How Do Cockatiels See?

Many cockatiel owners do not understand how good or bad their bird is at seeing things. I am sharing below some insights into the amazing ways in which cockatiels see the world. If you’re a cockatiel owner, I’m sure you must have wondered how your feathered friend sees you or its surroundings in general. You … Read more

Bathing A Cockatiel

Bathing A Cockatiel – Do They Like Water?

Those who have dogs and cats as pets know how difficult it is to get them into water. But what about bathing a cockatiel? Do these birds prefer water, or are they as averse? Cockatiels like water and enjoy bathing as an activity. In the forests, they clean themselves in water puddles or whenever it … Read more

Do Cockatiels Pee

Do Cockatiels Pee? Can They Pee Without Pooping?

Most birds pee and poop together – they don’t have a separate “peeing” mechanism. In this article, I explore how they pee, why it is different from us, and some common problems with birds’ watery poops. Cockatiels, like all birds, frequently defecate throughout the day. But what about urinating? Birds poop and pee differently from … Read more