Hi, I gave my cockatiel nesting box for about 2 months just yesterday the male cockatiel started to visit the nesting box some times they both visit it but the male cockatiel is plucking his feathers in the nesting box and throwing the feather in it what does this mean.
Hi,
This is normal behavior for a new breeding pair. It takes time for them to get used to a nest box, then they take time to explore it. The male is working on a nest, lining it with some of his feathers, so this is a good sign that the hen may lay eggs soon. Just be patient and give them plenty of privacy so they are not too scared to lay eggs.
Thank you for asking Lafeber,
Brenda
