How many perches should I put in this cage for one cockatiel?
Question by Anna: How many perches should I put in this cage for one cockatiel?
There would also be a bunch of toys but Im just asking about perches now!
http://birdcages4less.com/page/B/PROD/Small_Bird_Cages/PA5706
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Answer by The Pirate Who Doesn’t Do Anything
I’d say 2 inside (not including that one on top), perhaps a corner for the second one. It’ll give the bird a little bit of variety. No more than two, though, so the bird will have some room to move around.
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What Denise said.
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why does my cockatiel hang upside down in his cage And spread his wings?
Question by Iheanyi: why does my cockatiel hang upside down in his cage And spread his wings?
He has been doing this for a while. At first he will just spread his wings but now he started hanging upside down. Why does he do this? Help, please?
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Answer by Rick Shaw
Aww. He’s just playing. Means he feels happy and healthy!
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Is it possible for my bird to lay an egg?
Question by lucy<3: Is it possible for my bird to lay an egg?
Small cockateil.
Female
Doesn’t have a mate??
I found a small white egg looking thing in her cage, coveered in a litlte blood. i dont no how this could have happened? its probbaly not what i think it is.. but then, what is it?
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Answer by Acinej
how long have you had this bird? Where did you get it? If you got it at a pet shop not to long ago she could have had a male mate at the pet store before you got her
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Heating pad for Grey Cockateil?
Question by Kitten: Heating pad for Grey Cockateil?
I have an older grey Cockateil and live in the chicago area. It’s getting very cold around this time of year and today is the first day it hasn’t been snowing but I was wondering my dad keeps turning down the heat so it’s been very cold in my room. Is it safe to put a heating pad under his cage to help keep him warm? He used to pluck his feathers and they’re finally growing back in but I’m worried about him being too cold. I’ve tried doing research and I can’t find anything on using heating pads on full grown cockateils, just the baby ones. He’s currently puffed up against my neck. He keeps putting his head down so I can scratch it but then biting my hand, is there a specific way your supposed to do it? thanks.
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Answer by Speaking For Parrots
You can use the heating pad in the same way that is recommended when using one for chicks; however, it would be better to get a red heat bulb. You can get one at most large retail chain pet stores, often in the reptile section. I heat lamp is better because your cockatiel can move closer to the source when he’s cold, and away from it when he gets hot.
EDIT: The biting could be a few things: 1) he may have molted and the feathers that are coming in are still sensitive; 2) he could be chilled and not feeling up to being petted; 3) given that he’s unusually cold, older, and unusually not wanting to be pet, he may be sick and not feeling well. Often times, the only clues we have for when our birds are sick are changes in behavior. A trip to the vet is better safe than sorry.
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I have an albino cockateil…possibly blind?
Question by ? PrincessLeia ?: I have an albino cockateil…possibly blind?
About a month 1/2 ago I got a Cockateil…it is all white, supposed to be albino (read there is no such thing as true albino) has the red eyes, pink feet and so on…I wonder if this mutation that caused the albino caused blindness in my bird? He is not even a year old yet, but my other teil (a grey) didn’t/doesn’t act this way. He is very clumsy, likes to stay low when he is standing/walking, seems to have no aim when she tries to fly (clipped wings though), he likes to stay VERY close to me when on my shoulder or just being held…not that I mind him being cuddlely =) I also have a tent thing in his cage that he is quite fond of, he didn’t know about it until I showed him and now he is in it all the time. I am guessing he is blind or near blind…maybe sensitive to light more then normal? OH and the biggest thing is that you can move fast near his eyes of face and he doesn’t flinch at ALL….the other 4 birds in the house all do or try to bite at you!
If you have any info on this or a good web site about it please let me know! And before it is said I do plan on taking him to the vet.
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Answer by this.secret.ninja
aw. maybe you should take him to the vet =(
i hope everything is okay with him. good luck.
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what does it mean when my cockateil eggs go a darker color?
Question by Cassie: what does it mean when my cockateil eggs go a darker color?
hey my female cockateil has laid eggs before and they never hatched. There is a male in the cage and she has laid eggs about 20 days ago. The male and female bird have been siting on them togetehr and seperatley, which they didn’t do previoustly when the female laid eggs. I looked into teh nesting box today and the eggs have turnt like a little bit darker (blackish inside) to when they were first laid, as when they were first laid they were white. And also the preivious eggs that were laid never turned this dark colour. If yuou have any ideas as to whatb is happening to the eggs let me no. Your help is much appriated 
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Answer by calicorita
Sounds like you have some fertile eggs there!
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Could I use this cage to transport my cockatiel?
Question by Anna: Could I use this cage to transport my cockatiel?
Its kinda rusty at the bottom, and it doesn’t have a pull out tray. Its also pretty small (24″tall, 13″wide, and 10″deep) Could I use it to transport my cockatiel to the vet?
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Answer by skydanzer400
If there is any rust anywhere on anything, a bird should never come in contact with it. There is too much danger of metal poisoning. You can google “heavy metal poisoning in parrots” and get a lot of information. If you are just talking about a quick trip to a vet or something like that, the carrier does not have to be overly large. It only needs to be sturdy. I use the small versions of the cat/dog carriers for mine. Line the bottom with newspaper and you are ready to go. For long trips, I have drilled a hold about an inch off the floor and half way down the side and mounted one of the screw on perches. For longer trips, they should not have to stand flat footed. A perch gives them more stability. In an emergency, even something the size of a shoe box will work with holes cut in the lid and along the sides will do just fine. You can buy one of the plastic shoe boxes, cut the holes, mount a perch and have a much cheaper and safer carrier. It won’t ever get any rust on it.
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how can i stop my handfed baby cockateil from being aggresive?
Question by Emily: how can i stop my handfed baby cockateil from being aggresive?
i just got a female 3 month old cockateil yesterday. on the papaer they told my mom to sign, it said ”i recommend for you to take your bird to a vet in the next 5 days”. When we were looking at the birds earlier, they said the bay cockateils came that day. Ok, now with the actual question. My bird always wants to bite me when i put my hand in the cage, and when i get near, she always goes in the upper right hand corner and gets all puffed up. Is she scared of me?? and when my mom picks her up with both hands, she comes flying onto my hand like she has known me forever, she gos on my shoulder, eats my hair, lets me pet her, ect, ect. its like she has a split personality. Should i only let her outside? how can i make her like me in her cage? Thank You.
Best answer:
Answer by In Love With Him <33
it needs time to adjust to its new home.
YOU are making it harder for it to adjust.
it takes about 3-5 days to adjust to a new home.
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whats wrong with my cockateil? or is he normal?
Question by queencutie4evr: whats wrong with my cockateil? or is he normal?
I just got a cockateil and i’m assuming he’s not an adult yet because the feathers on his head are pretty short and his wings are really small too. I’m worried about him because on each of his wings there’s a little spot that’s not covered with feathers and it’s the same spot on both. Is it because he’s still a baby and they havent grown yet or do you think he was attacked by a another bird or human. he was also terrified of us when we first got him and wouldn’t eat but now that he’s gotten used to his cage he seems a lot better but he does tend to start shivering at times and i don’t think it’s because he’s cold. Also what would be the best thing to feed him? I give him seed mix and grapes at times.
Thanks please help =)
also is it a male or a female? its wings are grey and white and its head is a yellow greenish color with orange on its cheeks. there are stripes under its wings and under its tail. is it also normal for him to put his beak in between his wings when he sleeps
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Answer by Tamy C
plzz call the vet to check i don’t know much about bird but i am going to tell you what i know.the spots might just be birth marks or he just has been atacked by something. if he seems fine then don’t worry about it
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please help me!!! blood all over my cockateil?
Question by !: please help me!!! blood all over my cockateil?
i came home to bring my 2 cockateils inside from the backyard and when i set them down in the light i saw my male cockateil’s left wing missing some feathers and blood running from his wing to the belly.
looking around the cage i saw blood all over. i noticed two feathers on the floor of the cage.
fortunetly both birds were perching around as normal.
i figured that some animal may of attacked them while i was away or he plucked one of those blood feathers ive been hearing about.
either way, im nervous and not sure what to do.
please! if you’re any type of bird expert i need help/advice!! i love my bird and hate to see him like this. (please note i live in Florida and when i came to get my birds it was night time around 9:00)
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i came home to bring my 2 cockateils inside from the backyard and when i set them down in the light i saw my male cockateil’s left wing missing some feathers and blood running from his wing to the belly.
looking around the cage i saw blood all over. i noticed two feathers on the floor of the cage.
fortunetly both birds were perching around as normal.
i figured that some animal may of attacked them while i was away or he plucked one of those blood feathers ive been hearing about.
either way, im nervous and not sure what to do.
please! if you’re any type of bird expert i need help/advice!! i love my bird and hate to see him like this. (please note i live in Florida and when i came to get my birds it was night time around 9:00)
-thankyou for your concern in reading this
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much thanks for everyones help! i left the birds to sleep for the night seeing as how the bleeding stopped. ill bathe him in the morning.
the birds are OK
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much thanks for everyones help! i left the birds to sleep for the night seeing as how the bleeding stopped. ill bathe him in the morning.
the birds are OK
Best answer:
Answer by Seek
Take him to your local vet right away. if it is just a blood feather, he shall be okay. Im so sorry good luck bro.
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