Aaron Lewis
COCKATIEL
CARE & INFORMATION
DIET
Cockatiels are omnivores. This means they can digest both vegetables and insects. In their natural habitat, they have a varied diet of grass seeds, leafs, and insects. It's important to keep them healthy, staying close to their natural diet. A tamed Cockatiel, much like its counterpart in the wild, is very curious and will try anything it's offered. Therefore, it's up to you, the owner, to offer the little bird a healthy and balanced meal. Cockatiels thrive when fed the correct diet which is very misunderstood in the community. Here is a rough idea on what and how much your feathery friend should be eating.
CAGE SIZE Cockatiels are playful birds that need a large cage to accommodate their head crest and long tail. The larger the cage, the more comfortable it will be for the bird. The minimum size cage for a Cockatiel should be 24" long by 18" wide by 24" tall. A good cage should have horizontal bars on at least two sides. Horizontal bars help to make climbing easier. Bar spacing should be no more than 3¼4" apart to prevent injury. HEALTH The Cockatiel should be wormed every three months. Do so by using Avitrol Plus bird wormer. The birds toenails may overgrow and they must be clipped. If left they will be uncomfortable for the bird and may caught in the cage wire. When clipping ensure that you do not cut the blood vein that runs into the nail. A Parrots beak can overgrow also if not provided objects to wear it down. If the beak does get too long it can cause several issues. CLIPPING THE WINGS When clipping the wing cut only 4 or 5 of the flight feathers, this is enough to keep most birds off balance when flying. Some birds with clipped wings can counter balance and still fly. Ensure the bird is out of harms way, away from other pets and not under foot as it will not be able to fly from danger. |
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