answersLogoWhite

0

They eat seeds (mainly) and pick up the grains in their beak,then they peel the outer shell off to get the nutrients inside.

When it comes to fruit,they just pick off the piece and chew or gnaw on it,ir in some cases peel the skin off and eat the inside.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How can cockatoos get there food?

Toco toucans get there food by flying up to a tree and picking off the food with there colrful beaks.


Should you feed a cockatiel grit?

You are soposed to give cockatiels grit so that they can digest their food better. All you have to do is by a container at the pet store and sprinkle a littl ebit on your cockatiel's food. Better to give them a separate container.


Do cockatiels have parasites?

Yes, cockatiels can get parasites.


What subclass do cockatiels belong to?

Cockatiels are a type of cockatoo.


What class do cockatiels live in?

Cockatiels are parrots, and members of the cockatoofamily.


Can cockatiels live with baby chickens?

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.


Can cockatiels be white?

Answer: Sure, they can. When cockatiels are white, they are either of the Lutino breed, or they are albino.


What percentage of cockatiels are male?

62% of all cockatiels sold in stores are males.


Do cockatiels travel in groups?

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.


Can cockatiels eat crackers?

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!


Why do cockatiels sing to inamiment objects?

Cockatiels sing if they want attention or if they are happy and content.


What are the types of personality do cockatiels have?

Cockatiels love attention and can be very sweet if they are handfed as babies.