My cockatiel is about nine months old and she's developed a habit of grinding her beak together. Is that normal or ok? My previous cockatiel never did anything like that before.
Plus she has just a weird personality -- I have NEVER seen a bird like her before. When I let her sit ontop of her cage while I'm reading next to her or something she'll jump around and sing different tunes at different speeds and she'll play like hide n' go seek with me whenever I look up at her... she turns around and jumps and occasionally she bangs her beak on the cage. Is that a possible cause? Any answer helps. Thanks!
2006-11-19 11:53:27 · 9 answers · asked by eksoderstrom 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
All is normal for a male cockatiel. I am getting an abandoned female this week and will find out if she is capable of this, but from what I have researched I don't believe so. Am a little sad from what I have read my male will stop all his antics when she arrives. But if he is happy I am happy, your a good pet person.
2006-11-20 23:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by lin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SHE is actually a HE, and he grinds his beak to show that he is happy. It is perfectly normal for the males to act like this. My male cockatiel does the same thing.
He is just letting you know that you're doing a good job and that he loves you (and that he likes to play "Hide And Seek".
2006-11-20 19:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by karmor_22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beak grinding is normal. Birds usually do it when they're comfortable or getting ready to sleep. It's a little annoying at first but you'll get used to it. And when you let her out, she's happy and excited. That's why she jumps around sings, and plays with you. You're her "flock" so she likes interacting with you. It's not unusual.
2006-11-21 16:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by beautiful_dancing_belle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The beak grinding is a perfectly normal thing for parrots to do. It means they are satisfied and happy, this usually happens after they eat, or when they are settling in for the night.
2006-11-19 12:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Pandora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal to me we have several cockatiels and most all of them grind their beaks.
You seem to have a playful cockatiel on your hands that makes me believe you are taking good care of her and she loves you. We have cockatiels and they sing and dance to their favorite shows and songs just like we do.
2006-11-20 07:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by rcolsen11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I researched this and the beak grinding is a sign of contentment. Happy Thanksgiving.
2006-11-23 11:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You brought back memories of my bird !! hehe. Your bird, is very normal ! The beak 'grinding', means they are happy & content !! Even the 'banging' of the beak is normal.... it's another form of showing contentment. Your bird is very happy with you... soak it up !! Sounds like you are doing a great job with it ! ; )
2006-11-19 13:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by JSSK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your previous cockatiel was an introvert and your present cockatiel is an extrovert. She is perfectly normal and is just enjoying life to the fullest. You have a very happy cockatiel!
Best to you both.
2006-11-19 12:42:19 · answer #8 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they grind their beak, they are going to sleep or they could be grinding gravel and sand.
2006-11-20 12:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋