I noticed this morning that my cockatiel was rubbing himself on a branch. I was just wondering if anyone knew what he was doing and why? He's about two years old and I think he's male but he's never been sexed so I'm not positive on that. He was kinda sitting on the branch and rubbing his bottom back and forth. This is a serious question and I would appreciate serious answers only. Thanks much!
2006-08-22 05:08:30 · 11 answers · asked by *Cara* 7 in Pets ➔ Birds
Congrats, you have a masturbating cockatiel! Its perfectly normal, and in fact healthy. Unless he becomes obsessed with it that is. My lovebird does about 2 times a week or so.
2006-08-22 05:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by rachel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i admire all forms of cockatiels. I very own the conventional gray ones, albino ones and pied one and a few pied yellow chop up ones. they are all stunning of their very own way. I very own 12 cockatiels and characteristic remarkable now 10 eggs and 3 little ones.
2016-09-29 13:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/she is masturbating. I am serious...I've had birds for 30 plus years and they all exhibit this behavior from time to time. I have a had cockatiels that use their bells and toys and now, I have a linnie who uses various food items.
2006-08-22 05:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cockatiel is very normal. Since he has no mate he is doing his thing on the perch.
2006-08-22 06:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by oldone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!! CUTE!! First, if he whistles a tune, it's a boy, if it kinda cherps, it's a girl. Sounds like you have a little case of birdy heat on your hands. He/She is, is ah,,,well,, you might need battiers in that pearch!! You might say that pearch is their date!! LOL! He's fine just working out the kinks, LOL!!
2006-08-22 07:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by cantrellpets 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all the other answers are correct, but as soon as posible it's important that you provide him of a couple and you take him to a veterinary to verify all is well
2006-08-22 07:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My Rainbow Lory does this, I have been told he is trying to mate.
2006-08-22 05:57:11 · answer #7 · answered by shewolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes wanting to mate nothng wrong with him mine does that all the time
2006-08-22 05:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by jody n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have the bird checked for parasites. Could be he has lice or something.
2006-08-22 05:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
He's masterbating.
2006-08-22 08:42:36 · answer #10 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋