cockatiel problem.....?

Question

i have a cockatiel and i think shes lonely i talk to her and she whistles back and i also put my hand in the cage but she doesnt come to me i was woundering if it would be safe to get her another kind of bird or will they fight and if i get another bird does it have to be a cockatiel please help i dont know what to do

Answer 1

If you want her to come to you, use a reward system. She should feel comfortable and trust having you near her cage and have an interest in spending time with you. Reward her for coming to your hand and encourage playtime.

If you have the time and dedication for another bird, you can go ahead and try it. Keep in mind that you'll have to keep the second bird in a different room in a different cage for at least 30 days or until you can get a clean bill of health. Otherwise, one or both birds could get each other sick and no one wants to deal with those horribly expensive vet emergencies. Keep the second bird's cage so that if you do choose to put them in one single cage (make sure it's spacious enough so that one can get away from the other if they want their own space and so that they can both fly around and exercise) and they do happen to not get along, you can keep them in separate cages. The bonus to this is they can still interact during out of cage time and they still feel like they're a flock being able to see and hear each other, but not always having to deal with each other if they don't like to.

I would recommend another cockatiel, and no other bird species should be in the cage with her. It's safest that you not mix species because of the risks associated with their overall personalities, instincts, and size. If you, for example, got a lovebird, lovebirds are VERY territorial. They're little, but fierce, and cockatiels are docile. While the cockatiel has a size advantage, the lovebird would be more prepared to fight for its territory and injure or kill the cockatiel. If you're keeping them in separate cages, it really doesn't matter, but these instincts also factor into out of cage playtime together.

I still say a cockatiel would be best if you get another bird.

Answer 2

You can retrain your bird so that it bonds with you. Two birds will bond to each other and not you. Sometimes, couples are not compatible at all. Remove any mirrors, so that your bird doesn't bond with her image. The choice is yours. To bond show her her favorite treat in your hand on the outside of the cage and use a keyword. Lots of repetition, After4 days, she may eat the treat with your hand outside of the cage. Always use the keyword.Next open the cage and offer her the treat say the key word and let her come to you. This may take a few days to get her to take the treat. Patience and a soft voice and a voice tone used when talking to babies.Next let her come to you using the keyword and treat and offer her a hand held perch. After a week of this, use the same method to get her to use your finger as a perch.Act enthusiastic and wacky funny crazy joyful sounds. This really works for birds since you are the flock leader, your behavior influences the bird's motivation.Give her a good pellet diet, 10% fruits and veggies and 10% or less of seeds. All seed diets lead to malnutrition. Pretend to eat the new food and act and say it's delicious and hmmm good. This will peak her curiosity. In the last 10 years scientists have discovered that birds are the most intelligent animals.Have a tweet year. make your relationship full of meaning and mutually beneficial.

Answer 3

How long have you had her? She may be taking a while to get used to you. When I first got my parakeet, he spent two weeks singing and playing with his toys, but wouldn't come near my hand. It took lots and lots of training but now he is a perfect little pet. Keep working with her before you pursue another bird - a pair will bond more with one another than with you, and you could end up the lonely one!

If you feel the need to get another bird, I would recommend another cockatiel- just remember it will be additional responsibility, additional noise, and additional mess!

Give it some time. All you need to do is give it praise, love, attention, and patience. It will warm up to you. The fact that she whistles back is a good thing already, she just needs to adjust.

Good luck; I hope everything goes great for you and your bird!

Answer 4

I think it depends of your bird, if she doesn't seem very social to you - it might be a good idea to get another one. She may need more of a social bird setting. I would stick to getting the same type. I had one for almost 2 years before getting another one. Mine was a little aggressive and when we added another bird to the cage she became a little more friendlier, but the one we brought in didn't like human interaction, but liked having a bird partner. Eventually, when we let them out of the cage both of them didn't mind sitting on our hands. Make sure the cage is big enough for both and that they have plenty of toys to preoccupy them. I hope that helps.

Answer 5

I had two cockatiels at one time... every now and then they would fight but they loved each other becuz when one passed away.. she got severely depressed and ended up passing away a month later. I think they like the company... if you have another cage, put the new one in that one and put their cages together so they can get used to each other slowly, then when you think they're ready, put the new one in the cage with the other one.

Answer 6

I see many single and partnered cockatiels. I don't know if not coming to you means she is lonely. My boy loves his mirror - he chats away to it. I take him out and he sits on meHe also likes the radio. I change his cage toys regularly - I change them when he is out of his cage and not looking as he likes exploring when he gets back in.

He is happy with other people's company but I believe is a 'one woman bird'. He perfers my company and will 'call' for me when I drive home from work.

I have taken him to school a couple of times (even had him out when he was clipped). To start with he tried to compete with the noise but eventually gave up.

Recently I had to go away for 5 nights and could not get his normal babysitter (he stays there and they have birds). My neighbour friend came in twice a day and put the radio on for the day. I was worried he might fret but he was happy and still healthy - I wouldn't do it often though.

Give her more time to come to your hand (finger). Find a good book that shows you how to get them to sit on your finger.

Answer 7

listen hun dont get another bird until you try to bond to this one let you hand rest in cage after giving you r bird a ummy reat every day after a while make her take it from your hand then eventually you guys will be best buds... if your to lazy to try that get the bird another cockatiel or a parakeet i suggest cockatiel

Answer 8

Does your cockatiel not come out? maybe you should work on that so that she is able to have more of a relationship with you, and have more behavioural enrichment. Make sure to clip his wings first so that he cannot just fly away from you or out the door ...

Answer 9

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Answer 10

well cocatiels are somwhat agressive to other birds,