Russell my Cockatiel loving his tickles

Here is my cockatiel Russell enjoying being tickled and rubbed on his head and the back of his neck. He is a very tame bird.

Which Cockatiel (Tiel) Bird Cage Should I Get!?

Question by Mackenzie R: Which Cockatiel (Tiel) Bird Cage Should I Get!?
Which cage!? For Lutino Cockatiel (Tiel)

http://www.birdcages.com/large-bird-cages/wire/pennybirdcagewithoptionalstand.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/with-playtop/threeperchplaytopbirdcagewithoptionalstand.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/wire/smallwirebirdcagewithoptionalstand.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/medium-bird-cages/wire/cockatielarchcage.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/wire/cleanlifebirdcage.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/wire/pagodabirdcage.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/wire/cleanlifeplaytopbirdcage.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/wire/cleanlifeplaytopbirdcage.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/wire/peytonbirdcagewithoptionalstand.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/small-bird-cages/with-playtop/scallopplaytopbirdcage.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/large-bird-cages/wire/peonybirdcagewithoptionalstand.cfm

http://www.birdcages.com/medium-bird-cages/wire/reesebirdcagewithoptionalstand.cfm

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Answer by Charlotte H
I find that arched cages take from the space for the birds! Although the arched ones look pretty, I find that you get more for your buck with a squared off cage! Which ever one you choose make sure that it is large enough! Some of those appear to be small. I personally like the clean life cage, your #8. I wish I had one of those to keep the mess inside the cage. #12 seems to really have alot of space. I chose one them! Hope it helps!

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Cockatiel afraid of hands/cage bound?

Question by Melanie C: Cockatiel afraid of hands/cage bound?
Since I finally have time to cage break my cage bound bird I’m ready to try.

Tiger is about 12 years old. I took him away from my grandmother because she can’t care for him anymore.

She used to play with him outside of his cage until he turned about 6 then she got really sick.

If I put my hand anywhere near his cage or even walk past it he hisses and acts like he’s going to bite, imagine how it is cleaning out his cage.

I thought me being close to his cage often would make it better, but that didn’t help. His cage is right beside my bed so he sees me all the time.

Any suggestions?
I can also tell he’s becoming a bit overweight. He seems to be larger than most cockatiels I’ve seen.

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Answer by Selena
If you ask me…You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Tiger is pretty old and 6 years of perhaps loneness?
He’s probably used to his own company and his old ways. Its a bit late to introduce him to new surroundings. No harm trying though

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how do I get my cockatiels to try new fruits and vegetables, and also to step up on my finger?

Question by tiel: how do I get my cockatiels to try new fruits and vegetables, and also to step up on my finger?
I just bought 2 new cockatiels, so I’m a new “mum” to them. I believe they have been seed fed, as I am not having any trouble getting them to eat the cockatiel seed mix. I am in the process of mixing seed with pellets to try to change them over to pellets as their main staple for food. I understand that the pellets are nutritionally complete, but it has been recommended to me that they should also eat greens, veggies and fruits. They don’t seem to want to eat their veggies and fruits at all. They’re being quite stubborn about this. Yet they love the honey seed bars. I wondered if it would be alright to try them on baby food fruit and veggies to see if they like the consistency better than the cut up pieces. I would use a food with no added salt, sugar or preservatives of course. I also do not know where to begin with handling them. I think they are still a little nervous about their new surroundings. Anyone have any tips or advice for this new “mum”? Thanks!

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Answer by Conure FeatherDragon
Yeah, it can take a really long time for my birds to change from one diet to another. The longest conversion attempt I’ve heard of was something like 6 years. Suddenly one day the bird decided that pellets weren’t that bad and not its the only thing he’ll eat ^.^ . Luckily for most birds it takes a bit less – about a month – to switch from seeds to pellets. You may want to try nutriberries and avicakes which blend pellets and seeds together. The birds gets used to the feel and look of a different food yet has the benefit of pellets.

Another extreme measure someone uses is dumping the seed into baby food. The bird may not eat the baby food itself as it gets to the seeds but the baby food is goop enough that even a little gets into the bird. The bird’s owner says that some goop and lots of waste is better than nothing ^.^

Expect a lot of waste. You’ll go through weeks of ignored veggies. Some folks have had success leaving pellets in the cage all day then putting in their bird’s regular food in the eve. The bird may be hungry during the day and it may get hungry enough to nibble the pellets.

Whatever happens, good luck!

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my grey cockatiel eating an almond.

Raichu (my grey cockatiel) eating an almond.

Cockatiel babies in incubator ?

Question by Keri A: Cockatiel babies in incubator ?
I have babies that is 1 and half week old. One is staying away from the others, is always cold. I have a incubator we put it in there last night and this morning he was ok. About noon it started to do it again. So, I put him back in the incubator and keep it at 89 to 94 degrees. I can not find anywhere the temputare for this.

I when i feed him, he dont; really want to eat until I have had him under my shirt. Today I feed him first and he ate a little. That was at 9pm and it is 9pm and his crop is still has most of the food. I make it 103 to 204 degrees to feed. I have not had this happen all this time.

Their are 3 other babies and they are staying together and keeping each other warm, Their crops has a little food in them. Some told me if it has anything in the crops do not feed them. Could make it sick.

Help Please. I don’t want any of them to die. One already did 3 days old. I post that. Mom and Dad stopped feeding them 4 days ago and i have been doing.

Mom and Dad has always feed thier babies. I put dad in another cage after this.

What to do? Please….

I read on here about hand feeding and not sure about this crop thing or incubator thing. Never had to use it.

Best answer:

Answer by Rhonda
I used to be a turkeys farmer and reared turkey poults we kept them under little heaters maybe if you bought a cheap bar heater and could hang it then the babies could go under for warmth but make sure they can also go away from it and gradually reduce the heat as far as the crop is concerned a baby turkey would eat every 2hrs or so in the early days then end up with a golf ball size crop then you knew it was doing well if it has feed in the crop it will be alright the temp is very important they can stress and perish if too cold hang the heater at a height that gives a good ground temp use a thermostate at ground level so you don’t cook them and always have cool fresh water good luck

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My cockatiel (got only one) plays a lot with dishcloths when she is out of the cage. Why?

Question by GOP=Traitors: My cockatiel (got only one) plays a lot with dishcloths when she is out of the cage. Why?
Someone told she “thinks” the dishcloth is a chick. Don’t know about that…lol

Bonus question. Can my bird sense if a person is male or female? It sure looks like it, but it might just imagination.

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Answer by mockingbird
birds need toys to play with, and you’re supposed to buy toys for ‘em and keep the toys in the cage. some birds may imagine a toy is another bird, and alternatively attack or preen it. i can’t start to imagine what’s in your birds’ mind, but the fact that your bird plays with a relatively safe toy is a good thing!

some people are convinced that birds can tell your sex. these are the same people who think birds are telepathic or some spiritual non-sense like that. while birds DO tell humans apart, and some birds prefer female voices (high pitch, closer to bird’s voice!), and others may respect tall people more (men are usually taller). some dominant birds may be agressive to anyone who’s eyes are lower than theirs, and sometimes that’s the wife and child. other submissive birds may be afraid of people who’s eyes are higher than theirs, and run from the taller male. so yes, birds are very sensitive to individual differences betweenn humans, but i don’t think they can tell or prefer male from female human on that basis alone.

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parakeet budgerier, parrotlet, cockatoo, cockateil, eclectus, which one?

Question by grs: parakeet budgerier, parrotlet, cockatoo, cockateil, eclectus, which one?
are cockatoo’s and cockateils the same?
i’m buying a bird for the first time, so i have no experience and dont know anything about birds. all the responses ive gotten for my questions are mixed. i narrowed my list down to 5 birds. I need one that wont have a strong bite so itll be safe for kids to handle them. They have to be pretty social because all the pets i’ve had have been very interactive with the family. also i live in an apartment, i dont want one that is VERY loud before 9, and after 10pm, so it wont wake up the neighbors. also one that can be tamed and that likes to be around people. any helpful tips on any of the five birds would be helpful. thanks.

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Answer by KimbeeJ
You really don’t want a large parrot as a first bird. They are capable of bad bites, and many, especially cockatoos are very very loud screamers. A budgie, cockatiel or green cheek conure make great first birds. Get a baby and handle gently.

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Sick love bird, that died? any ideas, i dont want my other ones getting sick. (Symptoms listed below)?

Question by courtney: Sick love bird, that died? any ideas, i dont want my other ones getting sick. (Symptoms listed below)?
she lost alot of feathers, down feathers. Over the weekend my housemate spotted her on the ground (they live in an aviary) sitting in the the rain. all the birds often spend time on the ground, stripping the grass for nesting material and picking up seed so i didn’t give it a second thought.

someone suggested she was egg bound, there is two nesting boxes in the aviary, one already has a bird and her 4eggs in it, the other box seems to be abandoned, as every time i add nesting material too it they pull it out and put it in the other one (so i gave up)

they were treated for worms about 2mths ago.

there was four love birds (3female, one male) and 2 cockatiels (both male) that live in the aviary, its about 3×1.5×2.5m. fairly big, and they have lived in it together since january, before that they all lived in cages (cockatiels in one, two love birds in two separate cages)

any ideas? i just dont want my other birds getting sick.
i’ve never seen them fight, ever, not even over the eggs or boxes

and in the last 24hrs she died, i check them in the mornings and i found her at the bottom of the cage this morning.

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Answer by Khalid Y
3 words for your TAKE TO VET

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Cockatiel eats too much…?

Question by Cynical: Cockatiel eats too much…?
I’m pretty sure my cockatiel is eating too much. He is currently on an all pelleted diet (with added treats and foods for protein and nutrients) For the food I use, I am supposed to give him approximately 3 1/2 teaspoons of pellets a day. But my cockatiel seems addicted to his food! I will fill up his food container and he will eat it all at one time no matter how long it takes him. I will leave him and come back in a hour or so and he is still eating and the food is almost gone. When his food is gone he will sit there until more food is offered and he will sit there forever and not do anything until he gets more food. I hear that I am supposed to give only the 3 1/2 teaspoons a day, but there are exceptions to that., especially if they are young. Well my bird is young. I think he is around 7-9 months. How much should I be feeding him, and what should I do about this? I do not want my bird to become overweight and it seems all he does is eat. Help!

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Answer by pughatton
Doesn’t sound normal. Take him to a vet, preferably an avian vet.

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