Can anybody help with telling me about the cockatiel bird. I want to get one but, I don't have any idea of whats involved . Are they hard to take care of. I guess A-Z information. I looked at the internet site and it looks kind of hard. I think there so beautiful. I would really appreciate you input. Good-Day !
2006-08-30 06:57:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
A cockatiel requires very little space. It can be kept happy and healthy in even the tiniest of apartments. Even by allowing your cockatiel a very large and spacious cage it will still take up less space than alot of other pets.
A cockatiel does not require alot of time or effort depending on what you expect from it as a pet. The care and feeding takes a few minutes a day but training is very time consuming and requires a great amount of patience. It is also important to me when I care for my cockatiels that I give them a few minutes a day out of their cages to spend time with me. This not only gives them exercise but it also helps to keep them tame and keeps the bond between the birds and myself very strong.
The cage should be placed in an area that is well lit and ventilated. It should be placed in a quite area, at least at first, to allow the cockatiel a quiet place to adjust when you first bring him home. As he gets used to your home you can gradually move his cage to a permanent place. A cockatiel will actually enjoy being in the center of a busy family but he needs time to adjust to his cage first.
The cage should be roomy and spacious enough for the cockatiel to move about freely. You should purchase the largest cage that will fit in the area that you have chosen to keep your pet in.It should have several perches of different sizes placed at different levels throughout the cage.
Food and water dishes should be attached to the cage and filled.
The cockatiel will eat seed which can be purchased from your pet store and is specifically formulated for cockatiels. Keep in mind that not all bird seed is the same so be sure to purchase a seed blend intended for cockatiels. Fresh fruit and vegetables can also be offered to your cockatiel in a separate food dish. All the dishes should be emptied and washed each day and refilled with fresh clean water and food.
There are many toys that you can purchase for a cockatiel. The toys will keep your pet entertained while you are away as well as giving him some exercise while he is in his cage.
2006-08-30 07:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really don't agree with the person that Cockatiels require very little space, Cockatiels need room to climb and Play they can't just hang out on a perch all day!! Cockatiels are pretty easy keepers Change the food and water every day Fruits and veggies every once in a while clean their cage and bathe them with a spray bottle once a week. My cockatiels are the sweetest most loveable birds you could ask for!! I think Cockatiels are great for first time bird owners!!
2006-08-30 08:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These birds are very easy to care for. Basically you have to feed them and keep the cage clean. I have had up to 4 cockateils at one time and have had no problem. The two I had even had babies that they raised with no help from me. That's how I wound up with 4. They are alittle expensive to get started. You could spend $100 or more just for a decent cage. The birds alone are $120 to $170 depending on how they were raised. You will pay more for a "hand fed" bird. This means they are more are accustomed to human touch. Good Luck!!!! I love mine.
2006-08-30 07:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of good advice here :-)
Difficulty in bird care is relative- I think cockatiels are much easier to care for than parrots (they aren't quite as loud and they don't bite as hard when they get upset) and aren't quite as messy as parakeets (they don't flap like crazy in their cage quite as much... at least not in my experience.) They are also relatively easy to tame, and are sweet little birds.
The best advice I can give you is to adopt/buy from a breeder- responsible breeders can be invaluable resources for a bird owner, providing years of experience and knowledge. Most breeders care a lot about the welfare of their babies and will be there to answer questions vis the phone even after you take the baby home.
2006-08-30 08:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by ziz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 14:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just by reading your question, I don't think you are ready for the responsibility of a bird. I would recommend contancting a cockatiel breeder or owner in your area and asking if you can visit or help them with theirs. You will learn a alot and be able to make a decision on if you want to take on the responsibility for twenty or more years (the average lifespan of a cockatiel).
2006-08-30 07:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
cockatiel is easy care but If you haven't have no time a bird you have to know that care of a bird isn't really easy if you buy this bird alone you have to be it's friend and you must spend your time with this bird and clean cage , change bird's water every day and check it's food,give it multi vitamin and fruit and vegetable and etc.
2006-08-30 07:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by mehrdad b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There as hard as you take it.
If you want the bird then you will have to look after it.
You can't just get him then leave him.
Think about if you really want one. Can you be bothered to look after them.
2006-08-30 07:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋