Is there a way to tell wether a cockatiel is male or female?

Answer 1

Because there are so many mutations of Cockatiels it is not that easy to visually tell the difference between the sexes. But you can do a pelvic check to tell if you have a male or a feamale. Using the tip of your finger touch where the pelvic bones are at, if the tip of your finger can fit between the 2 bones it is a girl, because the bones have to part for the eggs to pass though, if the bones are very close together it is a male. Please understand the best time to check the sex of the bird is no younger then 6 months. If you need any other help please let me know.

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Answer 2

Cockatiels have 2 bony structures at the base of their abdomens, above the vent. In the female, the structure is more flexible and further apart. A person inexperienced with breeding birds should NOT try to do this. You can seriously injure your bird. Breeders frequently use visual clues which suggest whether a cockatiel is male or female. In some types of cockatiels, the females have duller cheek patches, all gray or all brown faces, spots under their wing feathers and barring on their tail feathers. You may need to hold one of these feather up to a bright light and use a magnifying glass to see them.

Answer 3

Well someone already answer the qquestion correctly but I still want to say it. Females have gray crests, males have yellow. Females have duller cheek patches, males had brighter. Females have spots on their wings, males have none. When a cockatiel is younger, it will show signs of being female, but after going through its first molt, at about age 1, it will grow in the feathers that show whether its male or not.

Answer 4

Males tend to have more "blush" on their cheeks and brighter colors.
But usually you can't tell till they are at least a year old. This is why I named my Cockatiel "Rupaul"! Turns out he is a male and the best part is that he is a male that looks very "made up" and pretty!! He loves to sing also, but has a little bit of an attitude!!

Answer 5

Males tend to have redder cheeks than females, male cockatiels during the spring try to find dark places to build a nest

A way to find out is to have your bird DNA sexed it costs $20 and is 99% accurate.

Your avian veterinarian might offer that service, some pet stores do.

Best Of Luck Joe

Answer 6

male cockatiels are generally much brightly colored than females. (this is how they attract their mates) also cockatiels mature quite rapidly. the feamale should start laying eggs at 12-18 months old.

Answer 7

I was told that a veterinarian would have to do it..I had a small Quaker parrot and never knew what gender until it was 7 years old and layed eggs. I never wanted to put out the money to have it gendered. And that does cost. So good luck.

Answer 8

My own guess would be to look at the coloration. Does it have bright colors? If so, there are good chances that it is a male.

Answer 9

Just to add my 2 cents' worth: The males are usually mouthier. They're more likely to practice their singing skills...especially at sunrise, when everyone else wants to sleep. :)

Answer 10

Look at the feet.If their are close together than its a male.If their wide apart its a female.