Cockatiels are mainly very lovable, and personable pets. They like to get attention, so play with him/her daily. Basically, how you play with them is to always talk to them, turn on some music, most cockatiels will dance, and hold them regularly. If you follow these basic instructions, you're cockatiel will supply you with 15-20 years of a long, happy life.
Cockatiels LOVE toys. They like little bells, baskets, mirrors, and humans. They should get a lot of attention and are a long term little birdy friend.
Yes, cockatiels can get parasites.
Cockatiels are a type of cockatoo.
Cockatiels should not have a lump on their throat.
Cockatiels are parrots, and members of the cockatoofamily.
depends on your meaning of out. out all the time and wandering? no. out to play with. Hand feed. Bond. Absolutely yes.
No, cockatiels should only be housed with other cockatiels. Not only do other types of birds have different types of diets, but they also have different personalities and will sometimes clash with cockatiels.
Answer: Sure, they can. When cockatiels are white, they are either of the Lutino breed, or they are albino.
62% of all cockatiels sold in stores are males.
In their native habitat, cockatiels do flock with other cockatiels. This is a natural behaviour which is primarily for defence against larger birds of prey.
Cockatiels can eat crackers, except they make them put on weight. They have no nutritional content in crackers for cockatiels. Despite the movies where birds eat crackers, cockatiels eat vegetables and seeds (as a treat). Your cockatiel should eat everything in moderation. As for crackers, as an occasional treat - cockatiels love them!
Cockatiels sing if they want attention or if they are happy and content.