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
Who doesn’t love the smell of popcorn? Just as we find this snack to be appealing, so do our birds. But can cockatiels eat popcorn, or is it toxic in some way to them? Popcorn brings a lot of things to mind for us. A large tub of buttered snacks to sit through a movie … Read more
We all love that crunchy green veggie in our salads, but can cockatiels eat celery too? Are the leaves, stalks, and other parts of this vegetable safe? As responsible pet owners, ensuring our feathered friends receive a well-rounded diet is important. We often hear about adding organic celery to our diet as a beneficial food. … Read more
Cockatiels aren’t messy per se – but they do generate a lot of dust. Sometimes, they can be destructive, though. Keep an eye out because it could be a sign of a larger problem. Owning a pet bird is great, but it can quickly become a nightmare if the bird is destructive and you aren’t … Read more
In this article, I will look at why your cockatiels puff up sometimes and what you can do to soothe them if they are stressed or defensive. Cockatiels, like many other birds, puff up their feathers when feeling strong emotions such as stress, excitement, or aggression. Puffing up may help a pet cockatiel regulate its … Read more
If your cockatiel is facing the wall most of the time when you are around, it’s got to be quite disconcerting. Why is it doing this? I will try to address this strange behavior in the article below. Cockatiels are birds that engage in a wide range of behaviors in several different situations. Every action … Read more