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Cockatiel

There's a reason why the cockatiel is one of the most popular companion birds — this slender Australian parrot can be both cuddly and bold. Cockatiels can also be curious and, at times, feisty. With a cockatiel in the house, you ...

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Budgies, Cockatiels & Lovebirds Are Parrots Too!

Here's a look at some common small bird myths and facts ...
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Cockatiel Behavior: Brilliantly Baffling

Cockatiels can be every bit a parrot as their larger counterparts — friendly and outgoing to snugly and gentle — no wonder these little feathered companions are America’s Top Bird. But ever stop to think if your cockatiel is normal? ...
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3 Tricks Your Cockatiel Can Do

Small birds like the friendly and outgoing cockatiel can be taught to do behaviors on cue — and it’s easier than you think. Our small companion birds have many natural behaviors that lend themselves nicely to trick training ...
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New World Parrots: Conures, Amazons, Macaws & More

Parrots can be categorized according to Old World psittacines and New World psittacines. Do you know if your parrots are "Team Old World" or "Team New World"? ...
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Why Cockatiels Make Great Pets

Most of the qualities you’d really like in a parrot are found in the gentle, amenable cockatiel. Read on to find out what makes cockatiels such a wonderful pet ...
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Pet Birds & Children

Find out the real reasons why budgies and cockatiels can make wonderful pets for children, as well as all the wrong reasons for bringing a small bird into your home ...
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Budgie Vs. Cockatiel — Which Is Right For You?

For years, budgies, also called parakeets, were the most numerous companion birds, and only recently were overtaken by cockatiels. If you’re looking at getting one or the other, how do they compare? ...
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Cockatiel Sounds Explained

Chirps, warbles, whistles, squawks, cheeps, and more are noises and sounds pet cockatiels make. Find out what your cockatiel is trying to say ...
Presidents & Their Pet Parrots

Presidents & Their Pet Parrots

Can you imagine a parrot perched in the White House? It’s probably happened at some point during our country’s history; after all, some of our past presidents had parrot companions during their presidencies. Here is a list of presidents who ...
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Serve a Good Meal: Bird Food for Your Cockatiel

Lafeber pet bird foods offer a variety of nutritious foods for your beloved top-knotted little friend ...

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Why does my Female Cockatiel fight the male during mating? (Only during mating)

Why does my Female Cockatiel fight the male during mating? (Only during mating) This usually happens each Time when the male is on top of her ...

Birds laying no eggs cockatiel

Why isn’t my cockatiel laying no eggs ever had her bout 2 years or more n she was adult then now I believe she had eggs ready to lay but she passed away instead laying she was in a roosting ...

Hand tame cockatiel birds

Do i need to hand tame a scared cockatiel before breeding them? Like, is it really necessary to? ...

1st time cockatiel owner help!

My 1 year old cockatiel just laid their first egg and she is not a breeder so its infertile and I'm out of my depth. I took a trip to a different state to take care of my grandparent with ...

Couple cockatiels neting box behaviour

I have a footage of a cockatile couple inside a nesting box, i need some explanation on their behaviour inside the box ...

My cockatiel has a tiny grey bump under his crest

My cockatiel is about 5 months old now, he recently got all his feathers and was handfed by us, I recently noticed that he has a tiny grey spot under his crest feathers. I did some research and found out ...

I don’t like, but she does

Hi, I'm the mum who's asking things everyday - https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/questions/is-it-a-good-idea-to-go-to-pet-store/ & https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/questions/should-i-get-my-child-a-cockatiel/ So, I've questioned myself weather I like cockatiels and birds or not. I don't. But my child does! She jumped around still waiting for a Cockatiel and asked ...

Is it a good idea to go to pet store?

Hi, I'm the mum yesterday - https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/questions/should-i-get-my-child-a-cockatiel/ So I want to ask, is it a good idea to go to pet store? Because I've read many websites and articles say that if I go to a pet store to buy ...

lock it up in cage

Do cokatiels enjoy being locked up in a bird cage? Is it very cruel to do that? ...

Should I get my child a cockatiel?

Should I get my child a cockatiel? She is just nine years old. And started thinking about pets, she couldn't bear but everyday mumbling about for a male cockatiel. She has made some research for cockatiels, I don't know weather ...
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