If you own a cockatiel, chances are you have experienced at least a few episodes of night frights with your bird. This can be scary and unsettling for you both. So is your cockatiel actually afraid of the dark? Cockatiels do experience night frights more commonly than any other type […]
Anyone looking for a quiet bird may find themselves on an impossible mission. All birds make noise, although some are, admittedly, louder than others. So just where do cockatiels fit in? Cockatiels can be incredibly loud birds. In fact, the loudest cockatiel shriek on record reached 123 decibels, about the […]
Cockatiels are great household pets- they’re fun, easy to take care of, and cute, too. However, you may notice some strange behavior in your cockatiel that may cause you to worry. One such example of strange behavior is shaking but shaking is not usually a cause for alarm. If you […]
Did you know that you can easily check your Cockatiels health? You can! Simply look at its droppings! Your avian chum’s droppings are one of the best indicators of your bird’s wellbeing. In short, always check the number of times a day he or she goes, the color, poop distribution […]
Cockatiels are very uncomplicated and fun birds that are incredibly friendly. They love to sit on your shoulder or pluck at your hair with their beaks. This avian laddie or lady sings or whistles beautifully if they feel comfortable and know their best pal, namely you, is near. They stretch […]
Right off the bat, the molting of feathers is a natural process for the cockatiel and if it is not chronic, nothing that should alarm you. However, there are other reasons why your ‘tiel might be losing more feathers than usual, and we are going to take a closer look. […]
Cockatiels can be extremely noisy birds. This comes as no surprise to those who own and love them. Cockatiels relish in the sounds of their own unique voices, and they find frequent reasons to make themselves heard. Early in the morning and around bedtime in the evening are a cockatiel’s […]
Loud chirps, the flapping of wings and maybe your cockatiel is hanging upside-down from its perch; these are all good signs your feathery friend recognizes you. But how does your pet cockatiel know it’s really you? This article aims to shed some light on that very question. A cockatiel recognizes […]