Clipping a companion cockatiel’s wings can be a difficult decision to make. Bird breeders, owners, and avian experts have strong opinions on this subject and they are worth considering. The primary reason to consider clipping cockatiel wings is for safety. If your cockatiel might be able to escape through an open window or door, fly … Read more
Cockatiels are awake during the daytime like people. These small, sociable birds love to be with their people and are capable of forming close bonds with owners. But at night, many pet cockatiels go to sleep all alone, which is very unlike how a wild cockatiel would retire for the night. This can cause problems … Read more
The cockatiel lifespan is more of a range than an exact number. This makes estimating how long a cockatiel will live much more difficult than for other common pet species such as dogs and cats. How long does a cockatiel live? Does this number differ depending on whether the cockatiel is wild or tame, male … Read more
Cockatiels are very popular pet birds all around the world. These small parrots are social and easy to tame and train. But does the ability to learn tricks or memorize words or songs constitute true intelligence? Is cockatiel intelligence comparable to people’s intelligence and, if so, what is the equivalent? How smart are cockatiels? Let’s … Read more
Cockatiel breeding is a complicated topic. In fact, at the moment there is no unified consensus on the subject in the bird breeding community. This is partly because cockatiels can be bred in many different colors. Sometimes the colors and color patterns are so different you might think you are looking at a whole different … Read more
