I need some Cockatiel Info... :P?

Question

Hey, I am thinking of purchasing a cockateil, I am an animal expert and all, I know. But I still want to know other people's ideas and info. :)

Answer 1

The other people gave great answers.

I will only say they are great birds, and are very friendly and loveable.

I will only add one word of warning. If you want them to talk; do NOT have anyone whistle around them because they will imitate the whistles and not talk,

Answer 2

A hand raised cockatiel can be a great pet. They are intelligent, friendly birds. I've been breeding them for years. I have two we keep in the house, they give my family and I a great deal of joy. Have a look at www.cockatielcottage.net A good site for first time cockateil owners.

Answer 3

They make great pets. Easy to train. Really intelligent and enjoy the company of people. I've never had a cockateil i didn't like. Fairly low maintenance in comparison with other pets. Highly recommended. They can be a difficult bird to breed without experience so i probably wouldn't recommend them for breeding but just as a pet they are excellent.

Answer 4

I have one..she was handfed and is Very sociable and freindly. Asolutely loves to be around ya! She both sings/whistles and talks...says "pretty bird" and "Love You".
Best bet would be to read up on them before you make a purchase....and make sure that you when you are ready to purchase one...
1) it is from a reputable source
2) they give you a health guarantee on your new bird
3) you already have bought the cage and supplies needed and have set them up in your home
4) you have located a nearby avian veterinarian for your well bird check up and any emergencies which might arise you can check out the website listed in references for a listing of local Avian Vets (not all vet offices are equipped for birds)

Answer 5

I hate writing answers that people probably won’t read and don’t want to listen to, but I owe it to all the future-homeless animals out there to do so. If you have the desire in your heart to take care of a bird, please, for their sake, consider adopting one before any other option. There are tens of thousands of parrots that go homeless each year, while the breeding industry continues to produce babies like they’re disposable merchandise. Before owning a bird of any kind, regardless of breed or adopting vs. buying, I need to stress the importance of learning all you can about the bird first. For some of the breeds you mentioned, especially Quaker Parrots, there can be several pitfalls people can fall into while caring for them. Birds can quickly go from being a great novelty and receiving plenty of attention to getting locked in a cage 24/7 due to aggression and fear issues. First, meet the birds. Not just a species, but the actual bird you’re considering. Get to know that bird; likes, dislikes, personality, etc. Spend time with them; play with them, offer them treats, see how they react to you. Then decide if that bird is going to be the right fit for your lifestyle – Do you work full-time? If your household full of activity? Are you single, married, have kids, cats or dogs? All of these factors can be a key in finding the right bird for you. Also consider age – Some of these birds can live 20+ years. I don’t know how old you are, but think of where you’ll be 15 years from now. Will you still be able to care for this bird? Will you be going off to college, where birds aren’t allowed in dorms? Will you get married to a person who doesn’t like birds? Will you be too old to properly care for a bird? Will you move out of the country and not be allowed to bring your bird? Many of these are reasons people give their birds up for adoption. Then, of course, are the behavior issues. If you don’t know the behavior or what to expect a bird can be much more work then people are often willing to put in. It doesn’t take long for bloodied fingers or a constant ringing in your ears to be reasons to give a bird up for adoption. Unfortunately the question you asked can’t simply be answered with a straight forward answer. The most direct I can be is to recommend one of the already homeless birds that get put up for adoption on a continuous basis. With some love and attention these birds can be some of the best companions a person can hope for!

Answer 6

I had a cockatiel and thought they were a great bird to have as a pet. They aren't to large yet have similar characteristics as a parrot. They can learn to talk and/or whistle and can become very tame. Their cages don't need to be quite as a large as what you would need to have for a parrot. They aren't as loud as a larger bird and they have a lifespan of about the same as a cat.

Answer 7

cockatiels are lovely birds,my wife and i have
His name is Rocky and is 8 years old
he sits on my head when im sleeping
sings a song with my wife
goes to the cage when hes hungry or thirsty
it took a long time to train him,but you have to have a lot of time and patience with them,buy only water from pet shops and good food for them.
and most of all look after their feet.
we had to take him to the vets 2 years ago cause he was biting his foot and got an infection that caused his leg to swell up and the ring on his leg had to be cut off(the worst day of my life)
they are great birds and can live as long as 20 years
my advice is buy one
Greetings from Germany

Answer 8

I have three of the buggers all hand reared and they make the best pet ever.You must be prepared to spend a lot of time with them and train them .Mine all have different personalities and likes ,dislikes.Two of them speak and whistle pop goes the weasel so be prepared for noise and mess as they have heaps of dander like all cockatoos.Make sure you get one that has been hand reared by a decent breeder and remember they live for around twenty years so he will be a part of your life for a long time.

Answer 9

don't do it. buy a parott, those are beneath them as you should well know they will talk and do stuff or a grey parott spend your money wisely and then you will not regret this. they are fun and neat so they are what you should invest in. they can become more then a pet part of the family if you deal with them all the time and get them very young. they are the best.

Answer 10

They make great pets and are very social birds if you give them much attention. If you happen to get a male. You can teach him how to sing, talk and tricks. Males learn very quickly and the girls are usually very lovable and sweet. I had four in my lifetime and I love them all. But you have to spend much time with them. They do require much attention.