Cockatiel
Cockatiels are one of the smallest parrots in the parrot family, and make lovable and intelligent pets. Cocktails can be a social pet with other birds especially Budgiries because they are both birds from same habitats (Australia)
Males have great vocal abilities and females are fairly quiet. Females are more aggressive and they are more likely to hiss and bite. If you put a mirror in the cage, a female looses its interest faster than a male. Male cockatiels are better at parenting. While the mothers are responsible for hatching the eggs and caring for the newborn chicks, the male cockatiel doesn’t fly off and abandon them, either. In fact, they are quite protective of their family, and in the wild, will face much larger birds and predators just to keep them safe. They are also nurturing and affectionate with their young. In cases when the mother cockatiel was killed, or injured, the father quite capably steps in and assumes all the parenting duties.Cockatiels are extremely social birds. They have a need for social interaction. A single bird will get more attached to its keeper but if you are not at home a lot it is best to get two birds. It is a fact that two birds of the same sex get along just as well as a mixed pair. Even more so if the cockatiels were introduced while they are still young.
ABOUT
Basic Care Plan for Cockatiela
Cockatiels require daily care and attention, and can be noisy and messy pets.
Paired Cockatiels will need less attention, but you'll still have to give them daily attention and care.
Though Cockatiels are not extremely noisy, they will be vocal in the morning and evening, and can create big messes.
The cage should be at least at least 2 feet tall with a 20-inch width and 18-inch depth, but a larger cage is recommended. The cage should have bars no more than 3/4 of an inch apart. Additionally, because Cockatiels love to climb around their cage, the cage should have at least some horizontal bars.
You will need to purchase two food bowls (for dry and wet food) and a water bowl; lots of perches for the cage; and a bunch of toys for your Cockatiel to play with You will also need to purchase a cuttlebone for calcium; this is particularly important for female Cockatiels, who can get egg binding problems (females will lay eggs without a male; they'll just be unfertilized).
Bird pellets should make up about 70% of your Cockatiel's diet. Seed can make a good treat, but don't feed it in excess as it's too fatty. You should also feed your Cockatiel healthy vegetables and sometimes fruit; well-cooked beans and spaghetti are examples of tasty treats you can give your Cockatiel. When you choose fruits and vegetables to feed, organic ones are recommended. You should also thoroughly rinse off fruit and vegetables before feeding.
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Do not feed your Cockatiel chocolate, avocado, alcohol, onions, mushrooms, tomato leaves, caffeine, or uncooked beans, as these are toxic. Very sugary or fatty foods such as candy bars are also not healthy for Cockatiels.
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Remove any uneaten fresh food from the cage within four hours.
If your Cockatiel is already tame, you will need to spend at least an hour a day with it to keep it tame and friendly. Unless you purchase a bird "diaper," you may want to interact with the bird on a chair covered with a towel, or in a room with an easy-to-clean floor. To have your bird step up on your finger, just press your finger lightly against it's tummy and say in a soft but clear voice "Step up!" Do not try to grab a Cockatiel or force it to step up, as this will make you more likely to be bit.
Sexual Maturity: 12 to 24 months.
Egg Incubation Time: 17 to 24 days
Weaning Age for Chicks: 8 weeks.
Eggs: Average laid 5 to 10
Average Life: 16-25 years.