How can u stop cockatiels from breeding?

Question

I want to buy a large cage for my two cockatiels to share they are in seprate cages at the moment,one is adult male and my new teel is baby female approx 20weeks old,ive read they shouldnt be bread till female is approx 18 months old (not that i want 2 bred them at all) but how can u prevent cockatiels from breeding?

this might sound like a question being asked by someone on a winde up, but i can assure u as silly as it may seem to some this is a genuin question!
so only serious replys please!!!!

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi, there is no way to stop birds from mating and laying eggs if you keep them in the same cage together, if they want to do it they will But i'd wait till she is a bit older to introduce them together incase they do mate,

Also Dont provide them with a nest box if you do put them in together as this will just encourage breeding, also make sure the cage is free of anything that she could use as "nesting material",

Are they used to eachother yet? If not leave them in seperate cages right next to eachother for a while, and only Introduce them both to the new cage when you think they are ready, Dont put one in the new cage for a week or two and then introduce the second as the first one will defend its territory!

Also i noticed renclrk said if they do mate and lay eggs then you should remove them in 2 days THIS is WRONG! Never remove cockatiels eggs untill she has finished laying they lay up to six eggs (sometimes more) in a clutch, removing eggs will just make the cockatiel lay more to replace the ones you have taken away!!

Goodluck

Answer 2

**Laughs!** Welcome to the chaotic world of horney cockatiels! I had this exact problem with my first pair of cockatiels. Little stinkers would lay anywhere if it was even slightly shaded. At one point they laid a clutch behind the fridge! Ghah! Cockatiels are popular breeding birds because they're easy to breed. Too easy in some cases. Sometimes they'll give you eggs if they look at a shadow, I swear! **Sighs** Speaking of breeding, my present pair is at it , proving how opportunistic the species is. If given half the chance, they'll do the mating dance and find a place to put their eggs. There's a few things you can do to reduce breeding interest. The first is to limit their daylight hours to 8 hours a day. Secondly, remove any boxes they may have in their cage. Thirdly, try to reduce the amount of warm mushy food they get. You should to thing especially if they get a lot of warm high protein foods like eggs and peanut butter. With my birds, I find they're super sensitive to light in any amount. Sometimes covering their cage will put them into breeding mode as the dark cage looks like a nest box to them. I find that my birds are less likely to breed if they're caged for long periods. I should also note that cockatiels are one of the few species that will mate for the pure pleasure of it. Amusing. Very amusing, LOL!

Answer 3

I haven't read all the answers but Ill answer with mine. First off you can breed a female at 12 months 12 - 18 months is perfect. Just make sure you are supllying them with suffeiecnt calcium,exercise healthy diet and good hygiene to prevent problems. Scine you don't want to breed here are some thing you want to keep in mind or could do:

1). If you don't want to breed keep them in seperate cages this is the best way. The male will still court the female and its very hard to try and stop them.

2). Don't mist them with water if you are doing so already stop. This is only telling them that it is the beggining of the rainy season, after this comes a good food suplly and light conditions and there off! LoL

3). Monitor light conditions, its very hard to monitor light conditions if they are near a window or where sunlight has been cast upon them. For breeding day light hours get longer and this signals the rainy season as I said above. "The rainy season is almost like SPRING in Autrailia and this signals them to breed. Breeding cockatiel's light levels increase from 8 - 14 hours a day

4). Remove everything from the cage that they could lay eggs in...some cockateils are so persistant they will lay eggs on the floor or in a food cup and try to incubate them. I have seen sucess! Not a high hatch rate but a few chicks.

5). Slow down on soft foods if you are feeding them give them about twice a week. For my resting birds I give them soft food once on Monday and once on Friday....for breeding birds Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


Females will always lay eggs male or no male it is hard to stop them but it can be done

Please email me...I can tell you alot more but i don't have time right now "Got to Go" bye

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Answer 4

You'll have to keep them apart until the female starts egg-laying. Once she can manage that without trouble you can cage them together - they will start to breed. (remove the infertile eggs a day or two after you notice the female is nesting on them)

Add. re worldcham.. comment - What I mean't to say with the egg laying is a single female will still lay, however the egg will be infertile, I just give a couple of days to see the reaction. Some birds know to sit on the egg while some are completely clueless as to what to do. Once the male is familiar and the courting and laying start happening, the birds will sometimes roll infertile eggs out of the clutch themselves.

Answer 5

You can stop them from breeding by removing the nestbox. You should also remove any soft/fluffy toys. You can also let in some cold air from time to time. You can also reduce the amount of daylight/light. If you do any of the last 2 suggesyiioons, they will stop breeding for sure. If you have any more questions on cockatiels, e-mail me at [e-mail].

Answer 6

Leave them in the separate cages. Let them bond together thru the 2 cages. . Once she is old enough introduce them to the bigger roomier cage. Have the new cage already to go with nest box.

If you need any extra help feel free to email me......

Answer 7

I've never heard of a way.

Good Luck finding out.

Sudden idea: Okay, I hadn't thought of this, but what if you wait until the female IS 18 months old? I mean, cockatiels aren't my plate of pudding, but hey, maybe?!

Answer 8

Just dont hang a nesting box up...... Besides they dont breed until they are ready... Age matters nothing...they will breed when they and the facilities are right. Dont believe everything you read or people tell you. Listen only to Nature.

Answer 9

Don't put a nest box in the cage. That will solve the problem. Remove any laid eggs.

Answer 10

Just keep them in seperate cages
unless you can speak bird :P and tell them to stop