Yes, pathos plants (commonly known as pothos or devil's ivy) are considered toxic to cockatiels and other birds. The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation, swelling, and digestive issues if ingested. It's best to keep pothos plants out of reach of pet birds to ensure their safety. Always consult with a veterinarian if you suspect your bird has ingested a toxic plant.
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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.
Baby cockatiels do not have to be banded if you plan to just keep them yourself. If you are a breeder or if you plan to sell the young birds, you should band your baby birds.
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.
Cockatiels should not eat ferns, as many varieties can be toxic to birds. While some plants are safe for cockatiels, ferns generally do not provide any nutritional benefits and could potentially cause digestive issues or other health problems. It's always best to stick to safe fruits, vegetables, and bird-safe plants when feeding your cockatiel.
Contrary to popular belief, female cockatiels can learn to speak, it's just not as common as males.
Yes, most birds have the ability to smell. However, only a few birds have really good olfactory glands. Cockatiels are not one of these. So yes, but not very much.
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!
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No. Cockatiels are uncapable of realizing that it is their reflection. They think it is another bird.
The collective noun for cockatiels is a "pandemonium." This term reflects the lively and often noisy nature of these social birds when they are gathered together. Cockatiels are known for their playful and interactive behavior, making them a delightful sight in groups.
It's not asafe to put finches in with cockatiels. Unless its an aviary, you want to keep hook-beaked and straight-beaked birds apart