Gaurav Dhir

Curries are shunned by almost every bird forum as a strict no-go for pets. But what about curry leaves? Can cockatiels eat curry leaves, and if so, what restrictions should you be wary of? Let me fill you in! Cockatiels are one of the most popular pet birds. They are both adorable and affectionate. All … Read more

Cilantro (coriander) is the universal garnishing herb – it can make the flavor of any food come alive. But can cockatiels eat cilantro as part of their requirements for greens and veggies? Let me answer that for you. When you have pet birds at home, what you need to be feeding them is a question … Read more

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

Cockatiels should eat their greens and veggies, but does that mean just the leafy ones? Can cockatiels eat cucumber too? I answer this in the blog below. Yes, cockatiels can eat cucumber as part of a well-balanced diet.  Cucumber is a healthy and refreshing food low in calories and contains important vitamins and minerals such … Read more

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

Cockatiels molt, everyone knows that – but surprisingly few know much about it. For example, when do cockatiels molt, which season do they do it in, and how many times? I answer these questions below. If you own a pet cockatiel, you’re probably familiar with how many feathers they constantly shed. A cockatiel molting is … Read more

Spicy foods, in general, are bad for cockatiels, but are all spices bad? Can cockatiels eat cinnamon if offered in moderation? Let us look into this in the article below. Yes, cockatiels can eat small amounts of cinnamon. A bit of cinnamon can be beneficial as it can help improve their digestion and circulation. Like … Read more

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

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

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