86% of the time a cockatiel's eggs aren't fertile. The cockatiel lays them if it is in love with you. If it lays them you have a problem, and it's called being egg bound. If an egg gets stuck, then your beloved bird will die.
No the cockatiel should not be seperated from his or her mate after eggs have been laid. This should only occur if the male is aggressive to live and viable eggs. Visit cockatiel cottage for more info.
it takes 7-10 days to lay the egg and 18-21 days to hatch
Yes, cockatiels can get parasites.
Cockatiels are a type of cockatoo.
Cockatiels are parrots, and members of the cockatoofamily.
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 lay eggs, so a cockatiel is never truly "pregnant". However, a cockatiel may have a retained egg for 9 months, although this would be very rare and a serious medical condition that should be seen by a veterinarian long before 9 months had passed.
Cockatiels sing if they want attention or if they are happy and content.