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A bird that is a member of the Cockatoo family. Native to parts of Australia, cockatiels feature a yellow head with a red spot on both sides.

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Cockatiel going into tight spaces and getting angry

My cockatiel got into the habit of going into tight spaces and getting angry there. She goes into the cupboard, clothes dryer, climbs into any pots or dishes that are around, or just squeezes inbetween my thigh and the arm of the sofa. When she's…
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What are the signs suggesting the gender of a cockatiel?

I have two sweet, super-friendly cockatiels named Schala and Janus. One is the traditional yellow and grey with the rosy cheeks, while the other is white and grey (her face should change to white when she gets older). They are both about 7 months…
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International travel with cockatiels (moving from the US)

I am looking for information on moving from the US to a different country with two cockatiels. (We are two people travelling, in case each is allowed to bring only one bird.) What airlines allow travelling with caged birds in the cabin? Are there…
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What should I do about a mysterious hole found in one of my cockatiel's beaks?

First, Some Details: I have two young adorable little cockatiels named Schala and Janus. They are very sweet and ridiculously human friendly. They are less than a year old and only 5 days difference in age (they will be 1 in 5 months). They are born…
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Best way to interrupt a cockatiel's brooding

I am preparing for an international move with my cockatiel. The bird started brooding and laying eggs about two weeks before the travel date. It is a 5 year old bird and it is the first time this happens. Right now she sits on her (infertile) eggs…
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How do I encourage my cockatiels to continue feeding their chicks when they stop?

My cockatiels stop feeding their chicks after about 5-6 days. Sometimes they feed them until they are 10 days old and then they'll stop. I have lost so many chicks due to this bad habit. What should I do make them keep feeding their chicks until…
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At what age should we get a Cockatiel baby at home?

I want to get a pet bird. I love Cockatiels. I want to get a baby for training. What is the age that the baby must be?
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Transport a cockatiel locally in car ride

Any suggestions for how to transport a cockatiel bird across a city in a car ride? The bird will occasionally relocate from one home to another every few months. If we had a bird cage already established in each home, how could we easily move the…
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Cardboard box for a cockatiel

Does it make sense to hang the bottom of a cardboard box in a cage for a cockatiel? I am thinking of cutting the bottom of small cardboard box, or half-gallon milk carton. The idea is to make a tray shape, attach it to the side of the cage with…
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Can I keep a Cockatoo and finches in the same aviary?

My wife and I just built a small aviary and we want to get our Cockatoo a friend. He is 2 years old and loves people. He's not aggressive at all. I also would like to get some finches and start breeding (finches with finches :). The finches would be…
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What should I do with fertile eggs if I don't want chicks?

I have a cockatiel and just got her a partner as they told me it's better for her to have another cockatiel next to her if I cannot spend too much time with her. Eventually, they will probably mate and lay eggs, but I don't want more chicks and I…
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Cockatiel's lack of body feathers under the wings

So, I recently got a 10-month male cockatiel, which is very happy and has very healthy feathers. He has very good relationship with me, often climbs me and lowers his head for petting and scratching. He also has normal relationship with my female…
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Cockatiel wanting head & neck massage?

My friend's cockatiel is quite eager in lowering her head and neck to ask for some petting or preferable a gentle rubbing between two or three fingers. Is this commonly enjoyed by cockatiels, or might this be a symptom of some problem like a skin…
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My cockatiel gave birth to 4 babe in first cycle, need to take care of it, please educate me?

I had a pair, and they hatched 4 chicks in first clutch What would I need to know about care of the chicks?
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Will a male cockatiel take care of 5 day old babies on its own?

Our female cockatiel died today. They have 2 babies which are around a week old. Will the male feed and take care of the babies by itself? What should we do?
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