Did you know that there are many potential hazards hidden within your home. This is a short list of known dangerous items that are used regularly in many housholds; Aerosol sprays Various cleaners (oven, toilet) Toxic fumes from nonstick cookware New carpet smell Fresh paint Room fresheners Scented candles Various plants Hair spray Perfumes Smoke ...…
A cage is going to be your first purchase when considering buying a cockatiel or any bird for that matter. It is important to buy the right cage for your bird. A few criteria must be followed to be sure that you provide your cockatiel with what they enjoy. What makes a perfect bird cage? ...…
If you find yourself having to feed your baby cockatiels because the parents have abandoned them, or you chose to hand feed because you want them to become tame, then you must fully understand what you need to do. Feeding from freshly hatched until they are old enough to feed them selves will be your ...…
There are many things that you can supplement your cockatiels diet with. None more important than Calcium. Not just for nesting females Cockatiel supplements come in many forms and can be given to your birds in different ways. The most common addition to any good diet for cockatiels is the supply of calcium. Some bird owners ...…
This is going to be an ongoing post about our baby cockatiels and their life from birth to…yet to be decided. I will update this with the daily video or photos of the nest and the parents… I hope that you enjoy following the journey and get to see how are cockatiel family grow. Cockatiel ...…
Pet cockatiels can bring you so much joy and pleasure. However cockatiel care is very important if you want to have this wonderful experience. Pet cockatiels do require some special attention. Are you ready for the challenge? Cockatiel Care Once you have commited to buying and keeping a pet cockatiel your whole life will change. ...…
Most birds will naturally clean them selves and look after their complection. Cockatiels in the wild will find puddles of water and regularly take a bath. Also when it rains they allow themselves the luxury of a shower. However, domestic cockatiels don’t have this natural pattern. We as cockatiel owners must introduce them to water, ...…
Teaching your pet cockatiel to talk can be very rewarding, however it will take time and dedication. Cockatiels are very clever, they are said to have the intelegence of a three year old. I know my one called ‘Pumpkin’ thinks she can use the computer and a camera all the time…LOL Cockatiels talking, when to ...…
Many pet bird owners have questions regarding birds and nesting. For example; when do you know if they are ready to breed? How many times can they lay eggs? and so on… Cockatiels in nesting mode Your cockatiels will start displaying certain signs that show they are getting clucky and are in search of a ...…
This is not the most enjoyable topic to write about but nevertheless one of the most important. Being able to help your birds when sick is going to be your number one task, but I think that the more important issue is knowing what the signs of a sick cockatiel are. Cockatiels strength is also ...…
