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If you have a cockatiel for 7 year should you get another one?
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Yes, in some cases they can get jealous so keep them in separate cages, put the cages fairly close together. I have heard that cockateils that are brought up from chicks just by humans are more laid back and friendlier. Like introducing a new puppy into your home where an adult dog has had all the attention, it takes time and patience. I just got a puppy 7 months ago and my 3 year old Bichon Frize loved the pup, but was a little jealousy. I just spread myself around a little more and always gave the adult dog the first bit of attention and also fed her first. This lets them know they still retain their pecking order. I also have a cat Molly and she didn't seem to worry one bit there was a new pup in the house. Pets (whether dogs, cats, birds) are really no different than humans and have their own personalities. Some birds, dogs or cats are possessive of their family, while others take it all in stride.
With your first bird always praise and give it attention first, then do the same with your new bird. Get that other cage and sit it next to the cage of your adult pet and let them get to know each other for a few weeks and gradually introduce them to each other.
Good luckMarcy
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If your cockatiel is tame and interacts well with you, you may not want to introduce another 'tiel. The reason is that they may bond and ignore you!
I recently added a new parakeet for my male to have a friend. He was beginning to think he was a cockatiel until I did this. He has become less interested in me and more interested in the other bird now. But since I plan to allow him to breed with her next spring, I don't mind that. They are still as entertaining as ever.
If you introduce another 'tiel into the house, do so with some care. Allow them time to adjust, and do have separate cages. But also allow them to interact outside their cages with each other as long as you have a bird-safe area in which this can happen (if you don't , you need to create one, birds shouldn't be in cages all day!). See how they get along. They may move into the same cage like my cockatiels have -- or they might not get along at all!
Just remember: if your 'tiel is tame, you are risking losing some of that bonding if you get another bird of the same species. If you are getting the parrot bug and wanting another bird, consider a parakeet (budgie), a handfed lovebird, or if you can put up with some noise, a small conure or Quaker parrot (if you are in a Quaker-legal state, not everywhere are they legal to own)
Nora the Bird Ladyeliteparrotsclub.com
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∙ 15y agoI had my cockatiel for 6 years when a cockatiel showed up in our backyard. They have been best friends since then. My older cockatiel happily accepted the new one. But it depends on your birds character.
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Cockatiels preen each other. This may appear as though thy are pecking at each other's heads.
Is it normal for budgies and cockatiels to share the same nest box and be in there at the same time?
It is not a good idea. If you provide a larger nesting box for the cockatiel and a small one for the budgie, there should be no problem. If the budgie has already claimed the larger nesting box as her own, you will never train her to leave, and will need to buy another large box for the cockatiel.
Can you put in a new cockatiel with an old cockatiel?
Yes you could but they might not always get on. I have got a cockatiel. I did have another one but she died. :( Anyways , when I put my new cockatiel, Polo, in the cage the other cockatiel Biddy just hissed a bit and went to the other end of the cage. The sometimes used to fight but not dangerous fighting. Just bickering at each other. If they do start fighting and it could lead to... well, you know what I mean, you should move one out of the cage for a bit and maybe put them in another cage. Put the cages next to each other so they slowly get used to each other. That's what I did. Now Polo is lonely because Biddy died :( . anyways, hope that helped! xxx
What supplies do you need to care for a cockatiel?
Please see the Related Links for websites that should provide you with plenty of information about caring for pet cockatiels. You should make sure that you have the space and the time before adopting any pet. You should visit your local library and find relatively recent books about caring for cockatiels. They too are a very good resource.
I have 3 parakeets and 1 cockatiel One of my parakeets has laid eggs in a nesting boxbut my cockatiel who is a male is sitting on them can you tell me why And should i do something about it?
its just like ducs. they keep the eggs warm. so your bird is kepping those eggs warm. they wont die. i can garrentee that.
Why is your cockatiel not very tame?
Cockatiels are wild birds so if they were never tamed when they were young, they will still be untame. It is easier to tame a young cockatiel, however with the right attitude, you can tame an adult cockatiel. You have to start with trust. Taming a cockatiel take a while and one wrong move could ruin all your work. Start with standing next to the cage and talking to your bird. Do this for about a week so your cockatiel gets to know your voice and is calmer around you. Then you could try putting a fresh vegetable (in your hand) next to the cockatiel and hold it there. Don't force the cockatiel to get closer to your hand - this will scare him/her. You need to earn trust. Eventually, your cockatiel will be comfortable with you having your hand near him/her. If you cockatiel is comfortable to actually eat from your hand, you can try picking it up. Do not grab our cockatiel on its back, try to persuade him/her to sit on your finger. Do not force your cockatiel to get onto your hand. This will ruin the trust. Eventually your cockatiel will be ready to sit on your finger and eventually your shoulder! It's all about trust and if you're cockatiel trusts you, it would love to sit on your shoulder!
What is a cocktail bird's behavior?
Cockatiel bird is a household bird and very easy to breed. One of their behavior is when a Cockatiel bird is hissing it means the bird feels frightened or threatened.
How do you stop a cockatiel from biting?
I have one and if you keep whistling to it and stroking it if it lets you then eventually it'll trust you and stop biting. But it depends on the cockatiel itself, so sorry if these dont work for you.
Should you have a Halloween party or a Christmas party?
Maybe ask the people you are going to invite. Last year I did a Christmas party, and everybody loved it. This year I asked them if I should have another Christmas party or a hlaaoween one this year, they all said Halloween
How does the earth get one year?
When one year is finished another one begins, and there is no sign of that changing.
What bird is good with a parakeet?
Parakeets like other parakeets. In the wild many birds are in one flock. I'd say your best bet is to get another Parakeet if you want it to get a different bird a cockatiel would be okay. age and sex matters and you need to get them at the same time or they fight because the old bird thinks it's his/her turf. If you already have a parakeet you should get another parakeet.
How many toes is a cockatiel supposed to have?
3 per foot two front ones one back one
